May 10, 11:10 PM

U.S. Jobless Claims Hit 9-Month High; Wall Street Gains on Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. jobless claims have spiked to 231,000, the highest level in nine months, surpassing the estimated 212,000. This development has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates sooner than expected. Following this news, Wall Street experienced gains, with the Dow Jones recording its largest weekly gain of the year. Investors are now closely watching for the upcoming release of crucial inflation data for April, which could influence future market movements.

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