On October 10, 2024, U.S. stocks closed slightly lower as investors reacted to higher-than-expected inflation and rising jobless claims. The CPI increased by 0.2% in September, while jobless claims rose to 258,000. The market anticipates potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, with energy stocks gaining amid rising oil prices and airlines facing losses.
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Daily Market Snapshot: October 3, 2024
U.S. stock markets closed lower on October 3, 2024, as investors awaited key labor data and monitored geopolitical risks in the Middle East. With the Dow Jones down 0.44% and S&P 500 slipping 0.17%, market sentiment remains cautious ahead of the non-farm payrolls report, which will likely influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Yearly U.S. Inflation Rates from 1929 to 2024: A Historical Overview
Inflation, in all its relentless subtlety, has shaped American lives for nearly a century. From the breadlines of the Great Depression to the soaring gas […]
