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In the recent report, the Participation Rate saw a slight increase from 62.5% to 62.6%, falling short of analysts’ expectations of 62.7%. While Average Weekly Hours held steady at 34.3, Average Hourly Earnings saw a growth of 0.3% on a month-over-month basis.
Bond traders reacted to the Non Farm Payrolls data, causing Treasury yields to move lower. Currently, the yield of 2-year Treasuries is attempting to settle below 4.63%, while the yield of 10-year Treasuries is testing the 4.30% level. Traders are honing in on the rising Unemployment Rate and are betting on a less hawkish Fed stance.
The U.S. Dollar Index dipped below the 105.00 level following the Non Farm Payrolls report release. The revision of the previous report, which revealed that the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than initially anticipated, further weighed on the American currency.
Gold prices made a push to break above the $2375 level, buoyed by the U.S. dollar’s retreat and declining Treasury yields. A breakthrough above $2375 could pave the way for a test of the important resistance zone between $2390 and $2400.
In equities, the SP500 reached new highs above the 5550 level. The outlook on Fed policy remains a key driver for stocks, with falling Treasury yields offering additional support to the SP500 and other major indices.
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