USA RELEASES JOB DATA

Nonfarm Payrolls: 139K, up from the forecast of 126K (previously 177K, revised to 147K)

Unemployment Rate: 4.2%, as expected (previously 4.2%)

Hourly Earnings: up 3.9%, higher than the forecast of 3.7% (previously 3.8%)

The labor market remains strong, inflationary pressures may persist!