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2024 ADP Jobs Created Overstated by Near 550K?Recently, the September ADP Employment Report was published. (You can download historical data from the link above.) After the report was released, TVC:DXY , TVC:US02Y , TVC:US10Y , and TVC:US30Y rose, suggesting that the market perceived the report as strong. However, the details of the report tell me the opposite. Note, the data being published is seasonally adjusted (SA). However, it is possible to obtain the raw, non-seasonally adjusted (non-SA) data from the website above. I calculated the number of jobs created from the beginning of the year until September (inclusive) for both non-SA and SA data and determined the differences between these two values. You can find my spreadsheet here: www.icloud.com A screenshot of the results is also shown in the chart. As you can see, in typical years, the difference between jobs created from the start of the year through September for non-SA and SA is around 1.1M . Non-SA figures are usually higher because the last quarter tends to be weak for job creation. However, 2024 is quite different. The 2024 SA total jobs created is larger than expected by about 550K jobs . If we adjust by removing 550K reported SA jobs from 2024, the difference between non-SA and SA jobs would become approximately 1.1M, which is typical for a regular year. Why is this significant? Many indicators suggest that the U.S. economy is nearing a recession. Thus, this unusual job creation pattern is very suspicious. The published SA ADP employment numbers may be masking underlying economic weakness. Even with rate cut(s), I expect that the last quarter of 2024 will be weaker for job creation compared to a typical year. Therefore, I anticipate significant revisions to ADP employment data around December or January.
ECONOMICS:USEC
by eugene_sea
Federal Reserve is Behind the Curve, Recession is 100% CONFIRMEDHello everyone, The federal reserve has kept interest rates at near zero and printed the MOST money in US history back in 2020 and this has caused one of the worst inflation in 40 years. Jerome Powell decided to fight inflation by giving us the fastest rate raising campaign in history. He has kept rates too high for too long and we are now guaranteed a recession. Jerome Powell will find himself in a position to cut rates very fast due to the cracks in the job market. It is already too late we will be witnessing a huge spike in unemployment. Who knows how high this can go, back in 1929 unemployment hit 24.9%.
FRED:UNRATE
by justaturboman44
Rapid Yield Curve Inversions as Recession Fears RealizedLast week was pandemonium for US Equities, Japanese Equities, Foreign Exchange markets, Cryptocurrency markets, and Bond markets. Yet, for those positioned for the normalization of the yield curve, results are apparent as the curve has officially normalized into positive territory with a sharp recovery on Friday which continued into Monday. The non-farm payroll report highlighted concerns we previously illustrated that a recession is not off the cards yet. In fact, the latest data suggests it may be likely. The Sahm rule, a strong indicator of past recessions, was activated based on the latest jobs data. Given the possibility of a recession in the US, the further steepening of the yield curve remains a compelling opportunity with uncertainty persisting across all areas of the market. This paper provides a hypothetical trade setup in the 10Y-2Y spread to gain exposure to normalization. LATEST JOB REPORT WAS DISMAL WITH LOW JOBS ADDED, RISING UNEMPLOYMENT The Nonfarm payroll report from July showed a meagre 114k jobs added compared to expectations of 176k. Even worse, figures for May and June were revised lower by a cumulative 29k bringing the updated figures well below the initial analyst consensus for these months. Job addition in July was one of the lowest since the pandemic. Moreover, both initial and continuing jobless claims last week rose to their highest level since 2021. Combined effect on the job market was an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, the highest since 2021. The job market is visibly weakening. Though the effect of Hurricane Beryl likely played a role in the dismal jobs report, the details suggest systemic weakening as both hiring and quits fell to their lowest level since 2020. To make matter worse, conditions may worsen even further in the coming months as Intel announced plans to reduce its workforce by 15k at its most recent earnings. JOBS REPORT TRIGGERS SAHM RULE The Sahm rule is a recession indicator used to identify early signals of a recession. It measures the difference between the current unemployment rate relative to the lowest three-month average in the last 12 months. According to the Sahm Rule, a recession could be on the hoirzon when this value rises above 0.5, Currently, the indicator is at 0.53. It is a highly accurate indicator, proven to be reliable through the last 12 recessions when the indicator was at present values. While no indicator is completely accurate and past results do not guarantee future performance, the accuracy of the indicator should not be ignored. RATE CUT EXPECTATIONS SURGE As a result of the dismal jobs report, rate cut expectations have surged, largely due to expectations that the Fed will be forced to cut rates rapidly in response to a faltering economy. For reference, at the September policy meeting, FedWatch signals a >90% probability of 50 basis point cuts. Just 1 week ago, FedWatch suggested a 10% probability for that decision. Source: CME FedWatch Markets are also expecting a 50-basis point cut at the November meeting followed by a 25-basis point cut at the December meeting for a cumulative cut of 125 basis points in 2024. Source: CME FedWatch BOND MARKETS IN TURMOIL BUT YIELD SPREAD SURGED Due to the rapid reversal in sentiment, US treasury yields have fallen sharply. 2Y yield is 15% lower over the past week. 10Y yield has declined by 10% and 30Y yield has fallen by 8%. On Friday, the decline in 2Y yield was the sharpest since 13/December when the Fed policy projections suggested up to six rate cuts in 2024. This time around, the decline in bond yield has been driven by market fears of a recession which may force the Fed to cut rates rapidly. While the yields have declined sharply, yield spreads have surged. The 10Y-2Y spread has increased by 27 basis points over the past week with a 10-basis point jump on Friday followed by another 8 basis points increase on Monday. The 30Y-2Y spread has been the strongest performer. It has increased by 63 basis points over the past week. It surged by 29 basis points on last Friday and another 14 basis points on Monday. Both spreads have now normalized as 2Y yield has declined much more sharply than 10Y and 30Y yield. The normalization has brought to end the longest yield curve inversion in history that lasted more than two years. This is not unexpected as highlighted by Mint Finance in a previous paper . The yield spread tends to normalize long before a recession actually arrives. However, the spread may rise further. According to historical levels of the 10Y-2Y spreads at the start of previous recessions, there is between 15 and 100 basis points of further upside. The potential for upside is even higher on the 30Y-2Y spread although in 1989, the level was lower than the current level suggesting the risk of a decline. LONG 10Y SHORT 2Y ON FURTHER NORMALIZATION While the movements in the yield spreads over the past week have been enormous, there is a potential for further increase. Recession signals are flashing red. Equity markets are in turmoil. Fed may be forced to reduce rates to support a weak job market. Rapid rate cuts and a recession support further steepening of the yield curve. Historical performance of yield spreads prior to recessions suggests the yield curve may continue to steepen at a rapid rate. We had previously suggested the 30Y-2Y spread as a superior instrument to express views on this normalization. However, the 30Y-2Y spread has surged by 63 basis points in the past week. While it may continue to rise even further, there is a risk that markets have exhausted much of the upside. A position on the 10Y-2Y spread offers potentially higher upside. The 10Y-2Y spread is just above the level of 0 indicating the potential for further recovery. The current 10Y-2Y spread level is far below the levels at the start of previous recessions. Investors can seize opportunities from normalization in the 10Y-2Y spread using CME Yield futures. The CME Yield futures are quoted directly in yield with a one basis point change in the yield representing a P&L of USD 10. The below hypothetical trade setup consisting of long 10Y yield futures and short 2Y yield futures expresses a view on the further steepening of the yield spread with a reward to risk ratio of 1.3x. Entry: 3.7 Target: 27.8 Stop Loss: -15 Profit at Target: USD 241 ( (27.8 – 3.7) x 10 = 24.1 x 10) Loss at Stop: USD 187 ( (-15 – 3.7) x 10 = -18.7 x 10) Reward to Risk: 1.3x MARKET DATA CME Real-time Market Data helps identify trading set-ups and express market views better. 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CBOT_MINI:10Y1!Long
by mintdotfinance
THE KOG REPORT - NFP (Are we going higher?)The KOG REPORT – NFP This is our view for NFP, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile, and these events can cause aggressive swings in price. We’ve done well on Gold so this NFP we’re really not looking for get involved in the play unless we see price approach extreme levels! We’ve managed a long, we’ve managed a short but with this move, it’s likely we’re going to see some stop loss hunt activations and swings in both directions, so please play defence. We have the immediate resistance levels above 2305-8 which if targeted and held would be the first reaction point we can see on the chart, that’s if the support level 2270-65 manages to hold up the price on the release. Ideally, we want to see that level above break higher and tap into that extreme level above 2230-37 which is where, if we see a decent set up and clean reversal, we feel the opportunity to short the market will come from. On the flip, looking below, again the support level 2270-65 could be the swoop, and if broken, we will be looking to hold any runners from above down into the 2230-35 region and below that 2220-25 as per the KOG Report on Sunday where, if price is held, supported and we see a clean set up, we feel an opportunity to long the market again is on the cards. It’s a simple one this time, not going to risk getting into the market for cheap pips with the way they have been behaving lately. Look for the extreme levels or stay away and come back on Monday. Remember, the trade comes after the event! Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
FX:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
10
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims (Updated Chart with todays release)U.S Initial Jobless Claims Rep: 187k ✅ Lower Than Expected ✅ Exp: 207k Prev: 203k (revised up from 202k) A positive release today with initial claims coming in much lower than expected. Chart Trend We are very close to taking out the lows from Oct 2022 at 180k claims on the chart. Importantly these charts do not update with revised figures and factoring in revised data the low was 167k in April 2022 (a little earlier and a little lower). In any event these sorts of lows in Initial Claims have not been seen since May 1969. Recession Watch The chart below has min, avg and max levels on the bottom left to illustrate the levels we would need to hit for increased recession risk. Right now this chart has not demonstrated increased risk. We need be careful and watch for the average increase of 71k pre recession as illustrated on the chart. Lets see what next months reading informs. Continuous Claims up Next 💪🏻
ECONOMICS:USIJC
by PukaCharts
1
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 2/1/2024 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2024 - PR High: 17291.75 - PR Low: 17267.00 - NZ Spread: 55.25 Key economic calendar events 08:30 | Initial Jobless Claims 09:45 | S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI 10:00 | ISM Manufacturing PMI - ISM Manufacturing Prices Discount margin reqs raised for news Inventory response ahead of 17200 prev supply - Trading just below prev session half-back Evening Stats (As of 12:25 AM) - Weekend Gap: N/A - Gap 1/31 -0.31% (filled) - Gap 10/30 +0.47% (open < 14272) - Session Open ATR: 219.60 - Volume: 30K - Open Int: 288K - Trend Grade: Bull - From BA ATH: -2.7% (Rounded) Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges) - Long: 18106 - Mid: 16963 - Short: 16391 Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions. BA: Back Adjusted BuZ/BeZ: Bull Zone / Bear Zone NZ: Neutral Zone
CME_MINI:NQH2024Long
by mv3trader5
THE KOG REPORT - NFPKOG REPORT – NFP: This is our view for NFP tomorrow, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile, and these events can cause aggressive swings in price. Quick NFP Report today with the levels to look for a reaction in price. Would say we're only looking for one move, that's down into the support regions before capturing a potential tap and bounce back up. If price does go up, we'll be sitting and waiting for the order region to break and then assess the price action over the weekend before then making a plan which we will share on the KOG Report. Key levels: Support – 2000-05 and below that 1975-80. Resistance – 2035 and above that 2055, break above we’ll be on for targeting that wick. Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
FX:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
6
We are not in a recessionary bear market yet....This analysis overlays US Recessions over CBOE:SPX on the top pane. Bottom pane is a technique shared by famous trader , Larry William - recently presented at a NAAIM Conference. The technique looks at US job market as % of population. You can find more on Sentimentrader. Larger declines in stock market are usually accompanied by a recession. There is clearly a softening of the labor market but hanging above the recession territory. Unless we dip into a recession and Oct 2022 lows on SPX holds - we are not in a recessionary bear market.
FRED:EMRATIOLong
by RayonMarkets
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 9/21/2023 SessionCME_MINI:NQZ2023 - PR High: 15148.00 - PR Low: 15114.00 - NZ Spread: 75.75 Volume increase following FOMC afternoon Up Next... 08:30 – Initial Jobless Claims - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing 10:00 – Existing Home Sales Broke daily inventory floor of prev weeks - Continuing to sell into London hours Evening Stats (As of 12:05 AM) - Weekend Gap: N/A - Session Gap: -0.33% (open > 15807) - Session Gap: -0.11% (open > 15939) - Session Open ATR: 231.45 - Volume: 35K - Open Int: 238K - Trend Grade: Neutral - From ATH: -10.0% (Rounded) Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges) - Long: 16105 - Mid: 15247 - Short: 14675 Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
CME_MINI:NQZ2023Short
by mv3trader5
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 8/10/2023 SessionCME_MINI:NQU2023 - PR High: 15221.50 - PR Low: 15198.00 - NZ Spread: 52.5 08:30 – Initial Jobless Claims - CPI Expected pre-RTH volatility from premarket news - NZ spread resting on strong inventory from prev session - Broke and held below daily range Evening Stats (As of 1:05 AM) - Weekend Gap: N/A - Session Gap: -0.33% (open > 15807) - Session Gap: -0.11% (open > 15939) - Session Open ATR: 228.71 - Volume: 24K - Open Int: 261K - Trend Grade: Neutral - From ATH: -9.2% (Rounded) Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges) - Long: 16105 - Mid: 15533 - Short: 15247 Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
CME_MINI:NQU2023Long
by mv3trader5
KOG REPORT - NFP NFP – KOG Report: This is our view for NFP today, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile, and these events can cause aggressive swings in price. It’s been a decent week in Camelot, so today’s NFP it’s suggested we stay away, let them move the markets to where they want, once the price settles then look for the key levels together with a high probability set before getting back into the markets. New traders, this usually happens next week! We’ll start by saying we should be bullish in these months with Gold attempting to break the 2000 level, however, looking at the structure of the chart we can see they’re lining up for a big move. Now, we have the key levels below 1920-23 which is important for price to stay above to then attempt to target the order region 1950-55 above. If price is supported around the 1920-23 region, we feel price may attempt to recover and attack the 1950-55 price region. This region is where we may get a reaction in price, which based on resistance could represent an opportunity to short the market back down for the lower levels. These levels need to be watched for a break either side of the overall range, which is shown on the illustration. Key levels for NFP – Support: 1930 / 1925 / 1923 / 1920 on break lower into 1910-05 target region Resistance: 1935 / 1942 / 1950 / 1955 on break higher into 1985 target region Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
FX:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
16
What is Non-Farm Payroll and How to Trade It? 📚 Hey traders, This week, on Friday, we are expecting Non-Farm Payroll Report. In this educational article, I will try to explain to you why that fundamental data is so important and I will share with you the insights how to trade it. Non-Farm Payroll is one of the most important indicators for forex and stock markets in the economic calendar. Being released on the first Friday of each month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it shows the number of new jobs created by the US economy during the previous month, excluding farm sector, government and not for profit organizations. NFP accounts for 80% of the US gross domestic product work force. The non-farm payroll is used by analysts to determine the current state of the economy and to predict the future activity levels. For that reason, its release usually triggers volatile movements across all Us Dollar related financial instruments. Being crucially important, remember that NFP is not the only figure released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. NFP is the part of the Employment Situation Report that also contains: Unemployment rate, Average hourly earnings, Labor participation rate, Average workweek. The main reason, why newbie traders fail in trading NFP release is the fact that they completely neglect the figures of the Employment Situation Report. Here are some tips how to properly interpret the figures in the report: 1) Non-farm payroll numbers. It reflects the new jobs' creation pace. Higher than predicted rate is usually positive for the US stock market, while the weak rate usually affects that negatively. 2) Unemployment rate. It reflects the number of unemployed people in relation to a total workforce. Low unemployment rate is usually very positive for US Dollar, while higher than expected unemployment quite negatively affects on USD. 3) Average hourly earnings. It reflects the change of the labor cost. The fast increase in the labor cost is usually positive for US Dollar, while the slowing increase is considered to be a bearish indicator for USD. 4) Average weekly hours. It reflects the average amount of paid working hours. The increase in average weekly hours is considered to be a very positive factor for US stock market, while its decrease is considered to be a negative one. Trading NFP report, the one should consider all the figures from the Employment Situation Report. All the numbers should be weighed properly and only then the predictions should be made. Remember that volatility is higher than usual in the hours of news release, for that reason, be careful and never forget to set a stop loss.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by VasilyTrader
7
NASDAQ Trading Alert: Technical Setup and NFP Impact AnalysisAs we approach the upcoming non-farm payroll (NFP) report this Friday, there is a setup on the NASDAQ that's worth noting. However, I won't be taking any trades at the moment due to the potential impact of the NFP report on the market. Nonetheless, I'll still provide some technical insights to keep you informed. It's worth keeping in mind that if the NFP beats expectations, this could potentially send the NASDAQ back to the downside. With that said, let's take a closer look at the technical side of things. Recently, the NASDAQ has broken a higher time frame trendline and created a continuation pattern. If we see clear price action and a reclamation of our "Key Zone," there may be an opportunity for more upside. However, it's essential to exercise caution as this is a risky setup. It's important to manage any trades carefully, especially given the potential market impact of the NFP report. By doing so, traders can mitigate potential losses and take advantage of any potential gains. So, good luck traders and stay vigilant! We hope this analysis helps you make informed decisions in your trading activities.
ULong
by natron
Dec Jobs Report Preview - SPY SPX ES1! C Wave Short - 010523 Wanted to quick share a SPY chart ahead of the December Jobs Data, which is scheduled to be released tomorrow morning Friday, January 6th: UNEMPLOY USNFP Unemployment Rate (UNRATE) Unemployment Level (UNEMPLOY) Non Farm Payrolls (USNFP) Average Hourly Earnings YoY (USAHE) Participation Rate (USLFPR) Manufacturing Payrolls (USMP) Average Weekly Hours (USAWH) Looking at the 4-Hour Chart, looks like we have a C wave playing out. Also looks like the 4-Hour MACD is getting ready to roll over: MACRO NOTE: Good news (hot jobs) = Bad news (tighter Federal Reserve) aka "Higher for longer" SPY Daily Chart 📊 (C wave short) SPY 4-Hour Chart 📊 (C wave short) SPY 1-Hour Chart 📊 SPY 15-Minute Chart 📊 What do you think about this setup into the December Jobs Data tomorrow? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏼
AMEX:SPYShort
by kylemusserco
6
NQ Power Range Report with FIB Ext - 1/5/2023 SessionCME_MINI:NQH2023 - PR High: 11006.00 - PR Low: 10983.25 - NZ Spread: 50.75 Evening Stats (As of 1:15 AM) - Weekend Gap: +0.73% (filled) - 8/19 Session Gap: -0.04% (open > 13237) - Session Open ATR: 275.62 - Volume: 25K - Open Int: 244K - Trend Grade: Bear - From ATH: -34.5% (Rounded) Key Levels (Rounded - Think of these as ranges) - Long: 12391 - Mid: 11820 - Short: 10678 Keep in mind this is not speculation or a prediction. Only a report of the Power Range with Fib extensions for target hunting. Do your DD! You determine your risk tolerance. You are fully capable of making your own decisions.
CME_MINI:NQH2023Short
by mv3trader5
AVCTif youre in this play. we pulled back and tested this break out zone at around 0.20c. tomorow willl be big when we get jobs market data. so we pulled back and now testing that zone. also the 200 simple is in the same place we"ll want to see if that turns into support. for bulls you want to see this hold and turn it into solid support then get over 0.24c and rip. for bears you want to stay below 0.24 if you can, thats what id look for then to the next level if breached. these are very volitle in each direction, so be careful. im keeping an eye on it. i have a few tickers like this im just having fun with, im not sure about any news catalyst or anything yet. ill be doing dd tonight. but id assume anything would likely get it moving in corresponding direction. Usually this is the lowest volitile week of the year. and it was the MOST volitle. ~This is the year of the active trader. happy trading.~
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by Jbridgez
XAUUSD - KOG REPORT - NFP!KOG Report NFP: This is our view for NFP today, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile and can cause aggressive swings in price. After the bearish pressure we’ve seen on Gold this week we’re not seeing the price range tight and start to accumulate orders in this range. We can see the price needing to go up but being supressed so we suggest caution with this NFP. The levels above are limited if there is to be more downside on this but shorting the market here isn’t a great idea! We’re in the same level as the previous short squeeze which has been used to propel the price in either direction. For that reason we would say wait out the NFP move, don’t get involved in trying to trade it unless you see the extreme levels targeted. They will take the price to where they want to buy or sell, so control the FOMO and look for the extreme high or lows on the chart. We’re going to illustrate the immediate moves but we’re not likely to be trading this event. Levels below: 1730-25 below that 1705 Levels above: 1745-55 above that 1775-80 Its a short on today, no scenarios as we've still got the FOMC report layout in play so please use that as reference if you need more clarification. Hope this helps in preparation for NFP, we will update you as we go along as we usually do. Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
OANDA:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
11
Cdn. dollar rebounds after soft job dataThe Canadian dollar has started the week with strong gains, recovering after sharp losses at the end of the week. There are no Canadian tier-1 events on the calendar, so US numbers will have a magnified impact on the movement of the Canadian dollar. The US nonfarm payrolls outperformed in spectacular style, posting a gain of 467 thousand jobs in January. Many analysts had projected a negative print, and the consensus of 125 thousand showed that expectations were quite low. With inflation at 40-year highs, wage pressures are rising. Average hourly earnings climbed 5.7% in January y/y, as workers seek higher wages due to the rise in the cost of living. The strong NFP report will keep the pressure on the Fed not to ease up on the rate pedal after the (widely expected) March liftoff. It was a starkly different story north of the border, as the Canadian employment report for January was dismal. The economy shed 200.1 thousand jobs, after a gain of 78.6 thousand in November. The consensus stood at -117.5 thousand. The unemployment rate jumped from 6.0% to 6.5%, higher than the estimate of 6.2%. The weak Canadian jobs reports, coupled with a massive NFP which has raised expectations of more rate hikes, was a double-whammy that sent the Canadian dollar sharply lower on Friday. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem testified before a Senate banking committee in Ottawa last week, and his comments indicated that Macklem still views inflation as transitory, as he stated that the BoC expects inflation to ease in the second half of 2022. At the same time, Macklem was clear that additional interest rates are needed to lower inflation to the 2% target, with the number of hikes depending on economic developments. The BoC is widely expected to raise rates at its next meeting in early March, but similar to the Fed, there's lots of uncertainty about what happens after that. Macklem will speak on Wednesday and the markets will be looking for clues regarding future rate hikes. USD/CAD faces resistance at 1.2818 and 1.2873  1.2679 was tested in support earlier in the day. Below, there is support at 1.2595
by OANDA
Job Market Bounced Back From Disappointment (08 November 2021)Stellar jobs report The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) delivered an optimistic tone when it announced that 531,000 jobs were created for the month of October. Adding a cherry on top of the cake, the number of jobs for August and September have been revised upwards by 117,000 and 118,000 respectively. Overall, a total of 766,000 jobs have been added to the record. With this strong data release, the job market is now around 4.3 million jobs below the pre-pandemic level. The main driver of the increase in jobs last month is the leisure and hospitality sector, which is not surprising as the number of COVID cases has been dropping since mid-September, leading to more activities such as dining-in at restaurants. Labour supply remains stagnated Unemployment rate continues to decline. At the moment, it is standing at 4.6%, 0.2% higher than the pre-pandemic level of 4.4%. Despite the fall in unemployment rate, the labour force remains stagnated in terms of growth. As the participation rate remained unchanged at 61.6%, this indicates that people are still not returning to the workforce. Data in line with Fed’s timeline With the start of quantitative easing (QE) tapering, the Federal Reserve is expecting QE to conclude during mid-2022. If the job market remains strong from now until mid-2022, it may recover to its pre-pandemic level, making progress towards the Fed’s maximum employment goal. In that case, the central bank may carry forward its projected timeline for interest rate hike.
TVC:DXY
by GH_Lee