US Jobless Claims 4-week Average (Apr/11) 209.75K
The latest US jobless claims 4-week average at 209.75K suggests a stability in the labor market, which may imply that the Federal Reserve is weighing potential rate hikes with less urgency.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth says Iran is still motivated to keep the ceasefire intact; US allies have not done enough; reiterates Iranian Supreme Leader is believed to be wounded and alive
US CENTCOM Admiral Cooper says he met with the Israeli Chief of Defense to ensure they remain closely aligned, and they do
US Jobless Claims 4-week Average (Apr/11) 209.75K
Four companies are mulling new bond sales in the US investment-grade primary market on Thursday, according to Bloomberg citing a poll
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If claims continue to remain low, it could support a view of sustained economic strength and affect market expectations around future monetary policy adjustments. Watch for any shifts in the market's reaction as this figure could reinforce confidence in risk assets and influence currency movements.
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