December Jobs Report Topples Expectations: Robust Payroll, Wage Growth Jeopardize Fed's March Interest Rate Cut
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The December jobs report showed stronger-than-expected job growth, with non-farm payrolls increasing by 216,000, surpassing the anticipated 170,000. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7%, and annual wage growth was at 4.1%, higher than the expected 3.9%. These robust figures suggest a strong U.S. labor market and may impact the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, potentially reducing the likelihood of rate cuts. Following the report, the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) saw a 0.5% increase, while Treasury yields rose and equity futures declined.
January 05, 2024 | 1:40 pm
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The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) experienced a 0.5% rally following the release of the December jobs report, indicating a positive reaction to the strong labor market data.
The positive jobs report data typically strengthens the U.S. dollar as it suggests a robust economy, which in turn can lead to a rise in the U.S. dollar index tracked ETFs like UUP. The immediate 0.5% rally in UUP is a direct reaction to the jobs report, indicating a short-term positive impact on the ETF.
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