Initial Jobless Claims 217K vs 215K Est.
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk
The initial jobless claims for the week were reported at 217K, slightly higher than the estimated 215K.
November 09, 2023 | 1:30 pm
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The higher than expected jobless claims may have a slight negative impact on the overall market, represented by SPY.
The jobless claims are a key indicator of the health of the labor market. Higher than expected numbers suggest potential weakness in the economy, which could negatively impact the overall market sentiment and thus the SPY ETF.
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