Cooling Signs In US Job Market Raise Concerns Ahead of November Jobs Report: 'The Boost Is Behind Us'
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Recent data indicating a cooling U.S. labor market has raised concerns among investors ahead of the November jobs report and the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Job openings decreased and ADP reported lower-than-expected private employment growth. Economists expect non-farm payrolls to rise to 180,000 with a steady unemployment rate and a slight increase in average hourly earnings. The jobs report could influence market expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024, affecting ETFs like QQQ, SPY, and TLT.
December 06, 2023 | 3:51 pm
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Invesco QQQ Trust may react positively to a weaker jobs report, as it could lead to speculation about Federal Reserve rate cuts, which historically benefits tech stocks.
Historically, tech stocks and ETFs like QQQ have responded positively to news that suggests a more accommodative monetary policy, as lower interest rates can lead to increased investment in growth sectors.
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IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust could see a rise if the jobs report is weaker than expected, potentially leading to speculation about Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, often moves in anticipation of Federal Reserve policy changes. A weaker jobs report could lead to expectations of rate cuts, which generally support equity prices.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF could benefit from a weaker jobs report, as it may increase the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts, making bonds more attractive.
TLT tends to rise when there is speculation about rate cuts, as lower rates can make existing bonds with higher yields more valuable. A weaker jobs report could fuel such speculation.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80