Non-Farm Payrolls

U.S. Economy Adds 130,000 Jobs in January, Exceeding Forecasts

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US ECONOMY: January Job Growth Surges to 130,000, Outstripping Forecasts Key Takeaways The U.S. economy added a robust 130,000 jobs in January 2024, according to preliminary estimates. This figure significantly exceeded consensus market expectations, pointing to unexpected strength in the labor market. The stronger-than-anticipated job growth signals a potential improvement in labor market conditions, contrasting […]

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U.S. April Non-Farm Payrolls Miss Estimates by 65,000, S&P 500 Dips 0.8%

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New data revealed U.S. job growth moderated significantly in April, with the economy adding 175,000 non-farm payrolls, below consensus estimates of 240,000. This slowdown contributed to a 0.8% decline in the S&P 500 ($SPX) during morning trading, reflecting investor concerns over economic deceleration. ![Company Logo](https://img.logo.dev/nyse.com?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN&size=128) The Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate ticked up

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