Fed's Goolsbee Says 175,000 New Jobs Is A Very Solid Report; Hit A Bump On Inflation At The Start Of The Year; The More Jobs Report That Look Like They Did Pre-covid The More Confidence There Is That The Economy Is Not Overheating; Don't Like Committing Even To The Next Meeting
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Fed's Goolsbee comments on the recent jobs report, highlighting the addition of 175,000 new jobs as a solid indicator of economic health. He notes a bump in inflation at the year's start but suggests that consistent job reports similar to pre-COVID times could increase confidence in the economy's stability without overheating. Goolsbee expresses a preference for not committing to future Fed meeting outcomes.
May 03, 2024 | 2:46 pm
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Fed's Goolsbee's comments on the job report and inflation may influence investor sentiment towards the broader market, as reflected by SPY.
Goolsbee's positive outlook on job growth and cautious note on inflation may reassure investors about the economy's direction, potentially leading to a more optimistic view of the market's future. This sentiment can positively impact SPY, which tracks the performance of the S&P 500 and is a barometer for the overall U.S. stock market.
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