Category: Macro
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U.S. Private Sector Employment Increases Less Than Expected In October
A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month of October. ADP said private sector employment climbed by 113,000 jobs in October after rising by 89,000 jobs in September. Economists had expected employment to jump by 150,000 jobs. “In all,…
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Evidence May Justify a More Stringent monetary Policy, says Powell
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell said on Thursday that evidence of additional strength in the US economy could put the progress of inflation at risk and that the US central bank could tighten its monetary policy further if it remains resilient. . Powell stated, in a speech during an event at the Economic Club…
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Oil Trading Lower as Fears Over an Escalating Middle East Conflict Ease
Oil prices weakened on Thursday morning as concerns about an escalating war in the Middle East eased, although tight supply and low inventories offered support. West Texas Intermediate (CCOM:OILCRUDE) crude for November delivery last fell 17 cents to $87.61 per barrel, while December Brent (CCOM:OILBRENT) crude, the global benchmark , fell $0.80 to $90.70. Prices…
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US Jobless Claims Stand At 198,000, Well Below Consensus
For the week ending October 14, the anticipated value for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 198,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised upward by 2,000, from 209,000 to 211,000. The 4-week moving average was 205,750, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised average.…
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Home Builder Confidence Falls to Lowest Since January
In October, homebuilder confidence hit its lowest levels since January, as indicated by a report released on Tuesday. This decline signals that soaring mortgage rates are putting pressure on the optimism of construction firms and affecting potential buyer traffic. The confidence index has now fallen for the third consecutive month, dropping from a revised September…
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U.S. Industrial Output Up 0.3% in September as Auto Strike has Limited Impact
In September, United States industrial production exhibited a 0.3% increase when compared to the previous month, following a period of stability in August (revised data). This information comes from the Federal Reserve, the central bank of North America. In comparison to September 2022, the overall production saw a modest uptick of 0.1%. During September, the…
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September US Retail Sales Rise Faster Than Expected
In September, retail sales in the United States experienced a robust increase of 0.7%, surpassing expectations. This growth was significantly higher than the 0.3% rise anticipated in a Bloomberg survey conducted as of 7:35 am ET. It also followed a revised 0.8% increase from the previous month. When excluding the 1% increase in motor vehicle…
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Dollar Exhibits Mixed Performance Against Major Currencies; Pound Weakens, Yen Experiences Brief Surge
The U.S. dollar remained within a narrow trading range on Tuesday as traders monitored developments in the Middle East and prepared for speeches by central bank officials later in the week. In contrast, the pound saw a decline in value following data indicating a weakening labor market. The yen experienced a brief surge but quickly…
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Oil Market Pauses Due To Caution And Uncertainty About The Impact Of The Turmoil In Israel
Investors pressed the pause button on the oil market recovery to assess the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. After a rise of more than 4% in prices due to fears that the conflict could spread beyond Gaza, the reference indices fell moderately due to the lack of estimates on the situation of…
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Payroll: USA Creates 336 Thousand Jobs in September; Unemployment Stands at 3.8%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released this Friday (6) the jobs report, the payroll, and showed the creation of 336 thousand non-agricultural jobs in September, above market estimates, which were around 170 thousand. Furthermore, the unemployment rate was 3.8%, above the investor consensus of stability at 3.7% in the period. In September, the average hourly…