JUST IN: U.S. Jobless Claims Beat Expectations 🇺🇸📊
New unemployment data just released — and it came in stronger than markets expected:
• *Actual:* 208K
• *Forecast:* 213K
• *Previous:* 199K
➡️ Fewer claims = signs of continued labor market strength.
But here’s the flip side:
A resilient jobs picture gives the Fed *less urgency* to cut rates — potentially keeping financial conditions tighter for longer.
Short-term takeaway:
Good news for the economy, mixed news for markets hoping for policy easing.
