UBS On-Air: Market Moves
Top of the Morning: May Jobs report, Fed preview, & the week ahead
Jun 7, 2024
Senior Economist Americas at UBS Chief Investment Office, Brian Rose, discusses the May employment data and US labor market health. The podcast also previews the upcoming FOMC meeting and highlights other points on the US data calendar, providing valuable insights for investors.
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- May employment report highlighted mixed results with positive trend in non-farm payrolls but concerning data in household survey.
- Market reacted to payroll numbers, pushing bond yields higher, indicating less Fed rate cuts; contrasting signals from household survey added complexity to labor market interpretation.
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The May Employment Report presented a mixed bag of results with non-farm payrolls showing a positive trend while the household survey data revealed concerning aspects. The market reacted strongly to the payroll numbers, pushing bond yields higher and indicating less likelihood of Fed rate cuts. However, the household survey indicated a rise in unemployment rates and a decrease in participation rates, painting a less optimistic picture of economic health. Despite the market's focus on payrolls' accuracy, the contrasting signals from the household survey added complexity to interpreting the overall labor market situation.
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