Fed's Goolsbee Says Thought March Bank Failures Would Mean A Credit Crunch, But That Shoe Did Not Drop; Commercial Real Estate Remains An Area Of Concern; Labor Force Participation Rate Has Come Back More Than We Would Have Expected
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Fed's Goolsbee expressed that the March bank failures initially suggested a potential credit crunch, but this did not occur. He also noted that commercial real estate is still an area of concern and that the labor force participation rate has rebounded more than anticipated.
November 14, 2023 | 6:28 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) could see mixed reactions as Fed's Goolsbee's comments alleviate fears of a credit crunch, but concerns over commercial real estate persist.
While the avoidance of a credit crunch is positive for the market and could support stock prices, ongoing concerns about commercial real estate could create uncertainty, potentially affecting sectors within the S&P 500. The labor force participation rate's unexpected rise may indicate a stronger economy, which is generally positive for the market.
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