Why it's important?
The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market's reaction is the distribution of forecasts.
In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on the upper bound of the range, so even if the data comes out inside the range of estimates but on the lower bound of the range, it can still create a surprise effect.
25K-195K range of estimates120K-160K range most clustered130K consensus
Unemployment Rate
4.3% (9%)4.2% (79%) - consensus4.1% (12%)3.9% (70%) - consensus3.8% (27%) 2.8% (3%)
Average Hourly Earnings M/M
0.4% (2%)0.3% (80%) - consensus0.2% (18%)34.2 (79%) 34.1 (18%) - consensus34.0 (3%)
As I've been saying from April 2, I don't think the data matters now as the focus remains on trade negotiations. The same way the data was influenced by the uncertainty about tariffs and then the fear of recession following the April 2 announcement, it will also be influenced by the first trade deals.
I think the only outcome in the data that would trigger a market reaction is a notable weakening in the labour market as it would give the Fed a reason to cut rates. The US jobless claims, which is the most timely labour market data, continues to show a stable environment despite some volatility in the data caused by one-off factors.
Of course, you get less hiring given the economic uncertainty, but we haven't seen layoffs picking up yet. It's just a frozen labour market as businesses await more info on the tariffs front.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com. Read More Details
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