Summary:
The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, slightly missing expectations for 230,000 and down from a downwardly revised 306,000 in May, according to the monthly employment report from the BLS.
The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, slightly missing expectations for 230,000 and down from a downwardly revised 306,000 in May, according to the monthly employment report from the BLS.
This reading is notable for breaking an unprecedented streak of 14 consecutive months of topping expectation. But average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% month on month up from 0.3% in May, bringing the annual rate back to 4.4% from 4.3% previously.
ADP said on Wednesday that 324,000 jobs were created in July, almost the double of economist expectations of around 191,000.
However, whether it signalled job market regained momentum is questionable. An astounding of 497,000 jobs were created in June, according to ADP, a distinct divergence from the official figure.
U.S. private sector is expected to add 200,000 jobs in July though the unemployment rate is seen unchanged at 3.6%.
The dollar’s risk is tilted to the upside given large short position and growing risk-off sentiment after Fitch Rating’s downgrade of the U.S.’ long-term rating.
Any gold rally could be short-lived if the actual gain is slightly less than expected. Conversely, the precious metal will face renewed selling pressure on another strong jobs report.
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