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Job Losses Mounted In October As Employers 'Struggled'—And Wall Street Projects Grim Job Market

1. U.S. private sector shed an average of 11,250 jobs per week in late October. 2. This marks the first job decline recorded by ADP since August. 3. Goldman Sachs forecasts a decline of 50,000 nonfarm payrolls in October. 4. Economists expect the unemployment rate to rise to 4.5%. 5. Job openings fell to the lowest level since February 2021.

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Why Bearish?

The decline in jobs and rising unemployment signals economic weakness, adversely affecting S&P 500 performance.

How important is it?

Employment data closely correlates with economic growth, impacting investor confidence in S&P 500.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reactions are likely due to employment data influencing investor sentiment and market stability.

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