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US factory orders rose 1.8% in September, significantly beating the 1.2% consensus, while JOLTS data showed an increase in job openings and quits, indicating a resilient labor market. This macro strength is currently overshadowed by the US midterm elections, which are driving mixed market sentiment and volatility. Investors are weighing the economic data against potential policy shifts, leading to a cautious but fundamentally supportive backdrop for equities.
US Midterms and Macro Data
US factory orders rose 1.8% in September, significantly beating the 1.2% consensus, while JOLTS data showed an increase in job openings and quits, indicating a resilient labor market. This macro strength is currently overshadowed by the US midterm elections, which are driving mixed market sentiment and volatility. Investors are weighing the economic data against potential policy shifts, leading to a cautious but fundamentally supportive backdrop for equities.