How the Port Strike Could Affect the Economy

Published On Oct 1, 2024, 12:51 AM

Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports have gone on strike due to a wage dispute, affecting some of the busiest ports in the U.S. The strike could cost the economy between $4.5 billion to $7.5 billion per week, impacting workers in the transportation and warehousing sectors, with estimates of up to 100,000 workers facing furloughs. The strike will likely delay deliveries and disrupt supply chains, with a recovery period expected post-strike.

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Given the potential disruption to supply chains and economic output, particularly in transportation and warehousing, this situation could negatively affect companies reliant on these sectors. Companies that could be particularly impacted include those in logistics and transportation such as FedEx (FDX) and UPS (UPS).

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The increasing costs due to delays and the potential economic downturn as a result of the strike could adversely affect general market sentiment, impacting ETFs that track the broader market. In particular, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may see a negative reaction.

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