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The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has declined by 0.6% during market hours on Tuesday. The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.7 in October
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Tuesday, October 29
XLY [-0.6%]
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has declined by 0.6% during market hours on Tuesday. The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.7 in October, marking its strongest monthly gain since March 2021, which suggests improved consumer sentiment towards economic conditions. Conversely, job openings fell significantly to 7.443 million in September from a revised figure of 7.861 million, indicating potential cooling in the labor market that may affect consumer behavior. Among the ETF's holdings, notable declines were observed in Home Depot, D.R. Horton Inc., and Ford Motor Co., with each experiencing substantial drops in share prices due to various operational challenges. Additionally, the Dow Jones Index has decreased slightly by 0.01%, reflecting broader market sentiment that may be influencing XLY's performance today.