U.S. Business Inventories (MoM) For February 0.4% Vs 0.3% Est.; 0.0% Prior
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U.S. business inventories increased by 0.4% month-over-month in February, surpassing the estimated 0.3% and showing a significant rise from the prior 0.0%.
April 15, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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The increase in U.S. business inventories suggests a stronger economic activity than expected, which could lead to positive sentiment towards the SPY ETF.
An increase in business inventories often indicates that businesses are expecting higher demand, which can translate into stronger economic growth. This positive economic indicator can lead to increased investor confidence in the market, reflected in broad market ETFs like SPY. However, the direct impact on SPY might be moderated by other economic factors and market sentiments.
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