Jobless claims and rate hikes!

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The higher the weekly jobless claims number goes, the more likely the Fed will look at slowing down rate hikes, and ultimately that should help the market get out of the doldrums.


Seasonal staff have taken the pressure off which may see a smaller or no rate high next time.

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