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S&P 500
S&P 500
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3mo Moving Avg
Initial Jobless Claims
Initial Jobless Claims
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= recessions
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Initial Jobless Claims vs. S&P 500 Chart
This chart shows monthly Initial Jobless Claims per 1,000 citizens, and its 3 month moving average, in relation to the S&P 500. Note that Initial Jobless Claims are correlated to recessions. Since Initial Jobless Claims data are usually published before the NBER officially announces the end of a recession, it may be a useful indicator in predicting an upturn in the economy. New Jobs data releases are highly-anticipated, and tend to move the stock market quickly. So, Initial Jobless Claims data may be useful in forecasting business conditions going forward. Initial Jobless Claims tends to be a bit of a lagging indicator, but may be useful as confirmation in your investment decision-making.** The Initial Jobless Claims Gauge on the Dashboard shows it current value versus its 3-month moving average.