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Dow Jumps Over 200 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall

1. U.S. stocks rose, S&P 500 gained 0.62% to 5,666.44. 2. Initial jobless claims fell to 228,000, below estimates. 3. Energy shares increased by 1.3%, healthcare stocks dropped 0.9%. 4. Labor productivity declined, unit labor costs up 5.7% in Q1. 5. Asian markets closed mixed, impacting global sentiment.

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Why Bullish?

The decline in jobless claims can indicate economic improvement, historically supporting market growth.

How important is it?

Strong jobless claims data often leads to stock market rallies, directly influencing S&P 500.

Why Short Term?

Investors often react quickly to economic indicators, as seen in prior job claims reports boosting market sentiment.

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