USA Continuing Jobless Claims 1,861K Vs 1,910K Est.; 1,925K Prior
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USA Continuing Jobless Claims reported at 1,861K, lower than the estimate of 1,910K and the prior figure of 1,925K.
December 07, 2023 | 1:30 pm
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The lower than expected Continuing Jobless Claims may indicate a strengthening labor market, which could positively impact the SPY ETF as it reflects the performance of the broader US stock market.
Lower jobless claims suggest a healthier economy and can lead to increased consumer spending and corporate earnings, which are positive for the stock market. As SPY tracks a broad range of US stocks, improvements in the labor market can lead to a rise in the ETF's value in the short term.
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