Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 131,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.5 percent. Federal government employment fell, as 143,000 temporary workers hired for the decennial census completed their work. Private-sector payroll employment edged up by 71,000.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mediocre Jobs report. I was looking for Private sector jobs to hit the 80,000 mark. Private sector growth is the only viable solution to the unemployment epidemic.
SPX Futures are in the red. European Equities lightly rally. Crude Oil off 0.60 to $81.41/barrel. December Gold COntracts touched $1200/Troy Oz. EUR/USD back up over 1.32. The pair rallied about 70 Pips on the unemployment announcement. WHeat prices continue to climb, with September contracts up $13.25 to 799/bushel.
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Patrick M. Ambrus
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