The January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will now be released on February 11, five days later than originally scheduled, following a brief partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) and real earnings report will be delayed to February 13, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey …
Read More »U.S. Private Job Growth Misses Expectations as ADP Reports Sharp Slowdown
U.S. private-sector hiring disappointed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, signaling a notable loss of momentum in the labor market ahead of this week’s key government jobs data. According to ADP, private employers added just 22,000 jobs, well below market expectations of 46,000, and down sharply from the previous …
Read More »No US NFP Report on Friday as Markets Juggle Partial Shutdown and Volatile Assets
The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …
Read More »US Manufacturing Roars Back as ISM Index Smashes January Forecasts
A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …
Read More »Beyond Gold’s Shadow: Soaring Past $100, Silver Claims the Spotlight
Defining Moment in Commodity Markets: Silver has surged past the $100 threshold, trading at $100.76 per ounce, up 4.75 on the day, for the first time in history, marking a turning point in global commodities. This milestone underscores silver’s unique position as both a safe-haven investment and an industrial powerhouse, …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Pointing to a Steady but Cautious Labor Market
New filings for U.S. unemployment benefits edged higher last week, but by far less than expected, reinforcing signs that the labor market is holding steady as 2026 begins. Initial claims for state jobless aid increased by just 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 200,000 for the week ended January 17, according …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Misses Expectations as December Payrolls Rise by 50,000
U.S. job creation slowed at the end of 2025, with Nonfarm Payrolls increasing by 50,000 in December, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure came in below market expectations of a 60,000 increase, signaling a softer-than-anticipated finish for the labor market. The weaker reading …
Read More »U.S. Private-Sector Hiring Rebounds, But ADP Report Undershoots Expectations Ahead of Key Payrolls Data
U.S. private-sector employment picked up modestly in the latest month, according to the ADP National Employment Report, offering signs of resilience in the labor market while also underscoring a slower-than-expected pace of hiring ahead of this week’s closely watched government jobs release. The report — which tracks payroll data from …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Hint at More Rate Cuts as Economic Outlook Brightens
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released the minutes of its December meeting, signaling that most officials are open to further interest rate reductions if inflation continues its gradual decline. The document also highlighted a modest upward revision to the U.S. economic growth forecast compared to the October meeting. Policymakers …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Rebounds in November, but Rising Unemployment Signals Labor Market Softening
U.S. job growth rebounded in November after a sharp contraction in October, though signs of a cooling labor market persist amid heightened economic uncertainty linked to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. According to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Nonfarm Payrolls increased by …
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