The US dollar has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the new trading week, during the North American trading session, supported by recent developments in the financial markets last week, particularly regarding the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and US employment data. The most prominent of these …
Read More »What Can Markets Expect from December’s US Employment Data?
US employment data significantly influences market price movements. By examining preliminary employment indicators, we can anticipate the likely outcomes of the official data release, typically on the first Friday of each month.This Friday, the highly anticipated US employment data is scheduled for release. Market expectations point towards a substantial increase …
Read More »XAU/USD Dips as Yields Rise, Market Awaits Key Economic Data
Gold prices declined on Monday as rising US Treasury yields dampened investor appetite for the non-yielding asset. This move comes as the Federal Reserve signaled a potential shift towards a slower pace of interest rate cuts, prompting investors to closely monitor upcoming economic data for further clues on the central …
Read More »U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Exceed Expectations with Strong November Growth
The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in November as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 227,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released on Friday. This robust figure surpassed market expectations of 200,000 and significantly outpaced October’s revised gain of 36,000, which had initially been reported as just …
Read More »Is Us Economy Encountering A Stalled Recovery?
The US economy showed signs of resilience in early Q4, with consumer spending maintaining its upward trajectory. However, the persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target rate casts a shadow over the economic outlook.Consumer Spending: A Bright SpotConsumer spending, the engine of the US economy, increased modestly in October, indicating …
Read More »U.S. Unemployment Claims Decline, But Long-Term Joblessness Persists
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits continued to decline last week, signaling a rebound in labor market conditions. However, persistent long-term joblessness among laid-off workers underscores ongoing challenges in the job market, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions in December. Key Data Highlights Initial Unemployment …
Read More »US Job Growth Slows Sharply in October Amid Hurricanes and Strikes
The U.S. labor market experienced a significant slowdown in October, with nonfarm payrolls adding just 12,000 jobs, far below the expected 106,000. This steep drop comes after September’s revised 223,000 job increase, as the Labor Department indicated that severe hurricanes in the Southeast and strikes in manufacturing weighed heavily on …
Read More »October Private Payrolls Beat Expectations Amid Hurricane and Strike Concerns
In October, U.S. private payroll growth exceeded forecasts, adding 233,000 jobs, as reported by the ADP National Employment Report. This growth followed an upwardly revised increase of 159,000 in September, well above the 114,000 jobs economists had anticipated. The ADP report, created with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab, precedes Friday’s comprehensive …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, But Storms and Strikes Cloud Labor Market Outlook
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remains resilient despite recent challenges. However, the broader employment picture remains unclear, with the ongoing effects of recent hurricanes and industrial strikes potentially distorting the data in the coming …
Read More »Explainer: Why ECB’s rate cut could be risky
The European Central Bank is poised to make another interest rate cut this Thursday, just a few weeks after the last one. However, there are some compelling reasons why this move might be too risky.First, core inflation has been declining in part due to indirect effects of falling energy prices. …
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