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U.S. equities gained on October 9 despite volatile energy prices and elevated borrowing costs. Major bank results arrive this week, putting corporate earnings in focus as investors assess whether profit growth can support high stock prices.
Associated PressThe October 8 release reported 197,000 initial unemployment claims for the week ending October 3, down 2,000 from the revised prior week. The four-week average fell to 198,000, offering a timely measure of layoffs rather than total job creation.
U.S. Department of LaborThe Census Bureau's October 8 report showed August wholesale sales rose 1.8% from July while inventories increased 0.5%. The inventory-to-sales ratio was 1.18, versus 1.28 a year earlier. These seasonally adjusted dollar estimates are not adjusted for inflation.
U.S. Census BureauMinutes released October 7 show September policymakers supported a quarter-point rate increase, with most judging another increase likely appropriate by year-end. Future decisions remain dependent on incoming data; the minutes describe a past meeting, not a new policy decision.
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