The number of initial jobless claims in the United States rose slightly last week, and the market is focused on the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting

Last week, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States slightly rose to 221,000, in line with market expectations, while the number of continuing claims increased to 1.89 million, the highest level since November 2021. The data was affected by hurricanes and the Boeing strike. The market is focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where a 25 basis point rate cut is expected