US Jobless Claims at 57-Year Low, Productivity Rises in Third Quarter

Weekly jobless claims in the US fell to their lowest level in 57 years. According to data reported by Reuters, labor market tightness persists and layoffs remain historically very low. In the same period, worker productivity showed a marked increase in the third quarter. This rise in productivity points to easing pressure on labor costs and is seen as a positive signal for the inflation outlook. While low jobless claims indicate that the labor market remains resilient, the productivity gain offers clues about the quality of economic growth. Together, these two indicators are among the data closely watched for monetary policy decisions. Not investment advice.

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The news is positive at the macro level: unemployment claims at a 57-year low indicate that the labor market remains strong, while productivity gains suggest that cost pressures are easing. However, such strong data could weaken expectations for Fed rate cuts, potentially creating a mixed effect on equities. GOOGL's technical picture is weak: the price is below the SMA20 and SMA50, RSI at 42 is in neutral-to-weak territory, and MACD is negative. Although MACD is slightly above its signal line, momentum is not pronounced. In the short term, the news alone is not sufficient to determine direction; the 282.6 level and SMA20 (285) resistance should be monitored.

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