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October employment surge exceeded predictions on three fronts
October's jobs report outperformed economist expectations, driven by three specific factors.
SOURCE: CNBC ↗
Markets since first report
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+3.8%
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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+2.9%
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
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+1.9%
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
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+1.9%
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
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- CNBCNov 9, 2026Read the original report at CNBC ↗
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