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business1 month ago•2 min saved

Gold nudges higher as weak payrolls spark rate-cut hopes, dollar pressure limits gains

Gold rose about 0.4% to around $5,096 per ounce as softer U.S. payrolls kept hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut alive, but a stronger dollar and ongoing Middle East tensions capped gains and left bullion on track for its first weekly decline in five weeks. U.S. futures for April rose to about $5,105/oz, payrolls fell 92,000 with the unemployment rate at 4.4%, and markets await the Fed’s March 18 decision with a July cut widely anticipated.

via CNBC|

#business #dollar #fed

markets1 month ago•25 min saved

Dow sinks as jobs data, oil rally spook investors

U.S. stocks fell Friday after a weak February jobs report suggested slower growth, with the Dow sliding about 600 points as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated; oil jumped toward $90 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns and keeping pressure on the Fed, while investors await further clues on monetary policy amid geopolitical tensions.

via MarketWatch|

#dow-jones #fed-policy #markets

business1 month ago•2 min saved

February payrolls shrink, sparking a broad stock slide

U.S. stocks fell after February nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted by 92,000, vs a +60,000 consensus and +126,000 prior. The Dow dropped about 1.6%, S&P 500 futures were down 1.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell around 1.5%.

via Seeking Alpha|

#business #dow-jones #nasdaq

markets1 month ago•4 min saved

Oil Rally and Iran Tensions Drag Markets Ahead of Jobs Report

Stocks fell as U.S.-Iran tensions and a spike in oil prices sparked risk-off trading, with the Dow down about 1.6% for the week and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq modestly lower; oil surged to around $81 a barrel, lifting energy concerns. Futures were mixed after the session, with Dow futures up roughly 0.2% and S&P/Nasdaq futures near flat. Traders await Friday’s February nonfarm payrolls report for clues on the labor market, with economists eyeing ~50,000 jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate. In after-hours trading, Marvell Technology rose on AI demand while Gap slipped on earnings.

via CNBC|

#futures #iran-conflict #markets

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Greenback Free-Falls as Short Bets Balloon Ahead of Payrolls

The dollar weakened broadly as IMM data showed speculative short positioning jumping to $16.82B ahead of an unusual Wednesday payrolls release and potential downward revisions to 2025 job data; EUR/USD rose and USD/JPY fell, with a China report urging banks to curb US Treasuries exposure failing to drive yields much higher, suggesting the move could fade as markets refocus on fundamentals.

via investingLive|

#business #forex #payrolls

economy6 months ago•3 min saved

US Private Sector Loses Jobs in September Amid Shutdown Uncertainty

Private payrolls declined by 32,000 in September, marking the largest drop in 2½ years, amid a government shutdown that delays key labor data releases, signaling a potential slowdown in the U.S. labor market despite overall economic growth.

via CNBC|

#adp-report #economy #government-shutdown

finance10 months ago•2 min saved

Market Turmoil as Trump-Musk Feud Sparks Billionaire's Downturn

A feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk caused a 14% drop in Tesla shares, erasing $150 billion in market value, amid broader market concerns ahead of U.S. payrolls data and potential economic impacts. The markets also reacted to geopolitical tensions, trade talks, and European Central Bank rate decisions, with investors cautious about upcoming economic indicators.

via Reuters|

#finance #markets #musk

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

US Economy Adds 227,000 Jobs in November, Unemployment at 4.2%

In November, nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000, surpassing expectations, as the impact of previous labor strikes and storms diminished. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%, with a broader measure including discouraged workers reaching 7.8%. Job growth was notable in health care, leisure and hospitality, and government sectors, while retail trade saw a decline. Average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% month-over-month and 4% year-over-year, both slightly above forecasts.

via CNBC|

#economy #job-growth #labor-market

finance-and-economics2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 U.S. Job Market Outlook: Healthy Hiring Trends and Economic Impacts"

The U.S. dollar saw a slight increase ahead of significant economic data releases expected to influence Federal Reserve policy decisions. Investors are particularly focused on the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, which could impact the Fed's approach to interest rates. The euro retreated from a five-month high, while the British pound's gains could be tempered by expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in 2024. The Japanese yen weakened following a major earthquake, and the Chinese yuan also edged higher despite weak manufacturing data.

via Investing.com|

##currencymarkets #economicdata

economy2 years ago•0 min saved

UK Payrolls Decline, Indicating Cooling Economy

UK November payrolls decreased by 12,000, indicating a softening labor market, while average weekly earnings showed a slight decline. This may lead to a pause by the Bank of England (BOE) as wage pressures ease. However, the jobless rate remained steady, suggesting stability in the overall labor market. GBP/USD experienced a slight drop in response to the news.

via ForexLive|

#boe #economy #gbpusd

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Labor Market Impresses: Unemployment Unexpectedly Declines in November"

The US economy added 199,000 jobs in November, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%, lower than the forecasted 3.9%. Average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% for the month and 4% from a year ago. The health care industry saw the biggest growth, adding 77,000 jobs, while retail lost 38,000 jobs, primarily from department stores.

via CNBC|

#economic-indicators #economy #job-creation

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Private Sector Payrolls Fall Short of Expectations for Third Consecutive Month"

Private sector payrolls in the US increased by 113,000 in October, according to ADP, falling short of expectations and suggesting a potential darkening of the employment picture. While the figure was higher than September's revised 89,000, it was below the consensus estimate of 130,000. Wages were up 5.7% from a year ago, the smallest annual gain since October 2021. The education and health services sector led with 45,000 new jobs, followed by trade, transportation, and utilities (35,000), financial activities (21,000), and leisure and hospitality (17,000). The release comes ahead of the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report, which is expected to show an increase of 170,000.

via CNBC|

#adp #economy #employment

sports2 years ago•9 min saved

"The Decline of the AL Central: Unveiling the Weakest Division in MLB"

The AL Central division in MLB has become the weakest division for several reasons. The new schedule reduces intradivision games, exposing the teams to tougher competition outside the division. Small-market limitations and frugal spending by teams contribute to their competitive struggles. Player development has been a challenge, with high draft picks and trades failing to produce impact players. The lack of a standout team in the division means there is no pressure for other clubs to improve. However, the cyclical nature of baseball suggests that the AL Central's current weakness may change in the future.

via CBS Sports|

#al-central #competitive-balance #mlb