Continuing Jobless Claims 1.785M vs 1.79M Est.
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The latest report shows that continuing jobless claims have come in at 1.785 million, slightly below the estimated 1.79 million.
May 09, 2024 | 12:30 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may see a positive short-term impact as lower than expected jobless claims indicate a stronger labor market, potentially boosting investor confidence.
Lower than expected jobless claims suggest a robust labor market, which is a positive signal for the economy. This can lead to increased investor confidence and potentially higher stock prices, including for broad market ETFs like SPY that track the performance of the S&P 500.
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