US Economy Adds Only 12,000 Jobs In October, Sharply Misses Estimates As Hurricanes, Strikes Pummel Hiring
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The U.S. economy added only 12,000 jobs in October, significantly missing estimates due to hurricanes, strikes, and election uncertainties. Despite the hiring slowdown, the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%. The weak jobs report increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, leading to a rally in futures on major U.S. equity indices.
November 01, 2024 | 1:00 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) saw a rally in futures following the weak jobs report, as markets anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts. This comes after a significant decline in SPY the previous day.
The weak jobs report led to increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, which typically boost stock prices. SPY futures rose by 0.5% following the report, indicating a positive short-term impact.
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