US employment data: "Will give the Fed further support for its wait-and-see approach"
Bret Kenwell, an analyst at eToro, comments “The labor market remains strong, which is positive for consumers and the US economy, but it is not positive for those expecting a rate cut from the FED,” he says.
Hiring was strong in January, with the final job count well above consensus expectations. Additionally, December revisions were significantly higher.
The labor market remains strong, which is positive for consumers and the US economy, but not for those expecting a rate cut from the FED.
This report will only give the FED further support for its wait-and-see approach to cutting interest rates. Add to that the fact that Chairman Powell lowered expectations for a March cut earlier this week, and attention is likely to shift to May for a rate cut.
However, let's not overanalyze the Fed. The January jobs report is good news for the US economy and should give some confidence to those worried about consumers.
Markets are near all-time highs, so it wouldn't be unusual for stocks to consolidate or pull back a bit, especially with the focus on rates. However, it is difficult to be too bearish with the underlying strength we are seeing in the labor market and economy. Rate-sensitive stocks could suffer if rates stay higher for longer, but overall investors have a positive backdrop to work with.
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