Jobless Claims Continue to Come in Low

Labor Market Insights - Initial Jobless Claims have significantly decreased from a multi-year high of +264K to +218K, indicating a resilient labor market [2][3] - Continuing Claims have remained below 1.94 million for three weeks, after being above this threshold for 13 consecutive weeks, suggesting stabilization in the labor force [3] - The BLS reported an average of +71K new jobs filled per month in 2025, a stark decline from the previous eight-month average of +159K, raising concerns about future job growth [5] Tesla Performance - Tesla set a new record by delivering +497K vehicles in Q3, despite facing brand erosion due to CEO Elon Musk's public behavior [6] - The expiration of the $7500 tax credit for EV purchases is expected to negatively impact Tesla's deliveries in Q4, alongside increased competition from companies like BYD and MG in the European market [7] - Tesla shares have seen a market gain of +88% over the past year, with an additional +3% increase in early trading [7] Manufacturing Sector - Factory Orders for August were anticipated to rise by +1.4% after a decline of -1.3% in July, indicating a potential recovery in manufacturing [8] - Recent manufacturing data from S&P PMI showed steady performance at 52.0, while ISM numbers improved but remained in slight contraction at 49.0 [8] Stock Market Outlook - Pre-market futures are mixed, with the Dow down 14 points, the S&P 500 up 20 points, and the Nasdaq up 150 points, reflecting ongoing interest in AI investments and deal-making [9] - AI-based technology firms are currently driving market momentum, highlighting the competitive landscape in this sector [9]