US Equity Futures Show Resilience as Initial Jobless Claims Exceed Expectations

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 12:58

US equity futures initially flat turned higher as initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose to 221K, topping the expected 214K. Despite upcoming risks, optimism is emerging around inflation and Fed cut pricing, currently up to 72 bps this year. S&P 500 futures are up 31 points, or 0.7%, signaling positive sentiment in the pre-market.
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US Equity Futures Show Resilience as Initial Jobless Claims Exceed Expectations

US Equity Futures Rise Unexpectedly

US equity futures, initially flat, turned higher after an unexpected rise in initial jobless claims to 221K, exceeding the expected 214K.

Optimism Around Inflation and Fed Cut Pricing

Optimism is emerging around inflation and Fed cut pricing, with current projections up to 72 bps this year from 68 yesterday.

  • S&P 500 Futures up 31 points, or 0.7%, at pre-market peaks.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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