USA Participation Rate For October 62.7%; 62.8% Prior
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The USA participation rate for October was reported at 62.7%, slightly lower than the prior rate of 62.8%.

November 03, 2023 | 12:30 pm
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The slight decrease in the USA participation rate may have a minor impact on SPY, as it reflects a small contraction in the labor market.
The participation rate is a measure of the active portion of an economy's labor force. A decrease, even a slight one, could indicate a contraction in the labor market, which could potentially affect the overall economy and, by extension, the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 index.
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