Fed's Barkin Says Labor Market Is Also Heading In The Right Direction; That Said, The Hiring Rate Has Dropped A Lot; Am Watching Closely If We Going To See An Acceleration In The Layoff Rate
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Fed's Barkin comments on the labor market, noting improvements but also a significant drop in the hiring rate. He is closely monitoring potential increases in layoffs.
June 18, 2024 | 2:18 pm
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Fed's Barkin's comments on the labor market could impact SPY as it reflects overall market sentiment. Positive trends are noted, but concerns about hiring rates and potential layoffs could create uncertainty.
SPY, as an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, is sensitive to overall market sentiment. Barkin's mixed comments on the labor market could lead to short-term volatility as investors weigh the positive trends against concerns about hiring and layoffs.
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