Unemployment Rate

How much does the unemployment rate really influence the global markets? With every economic report, traders and investors anxiously watch the numbers, knowing that even a slight shift can ripple across industries and asset classes. As a vital economic indicator, the unemployment rate plays a central role in shaping market trends, impacting everything from stock prices to forex movements.

Key events: UK - Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (Sep) UK - Unemployment Rate (Sep) UK - BoE MPC Member Pill Speaks USA - Fed Waller Speaks USA - FOMC Member Kashkari Speaks The Dow continued its rally on Monday, closing above 44,000 for the first time amid strong momentum in the stock market. Investors are eagerly awaiting key inflation data and statements from several Federal Reserve officials that could impact the near-term outlook for economic policy.

Key events: USA - OPEC Monthly Report Canada - Building Permits (MoM) (Jun) USA - Federal Budget Balance (Jul) The S&P 500 closed Friday higher, led by gains in the tech sector, as stocks continued to recover from a sharp selloff earlier in the week, which was driven by recession fears.

Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Jun) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (Jun) USA - Unemployment Rate (Jun) USA - Fed Monetary Policy Report European shares rose on Thursday, driven by hopes for potential US interest rate cuts following weak economic data. Simultaneously, London's markets surged as voting commenced in the UK general election, with polls indicating a historic Labour Party victory.

Key events: USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - PPI (MoM) (May) USA - 30-Year Bond Auction On Wednesday, the S&P 500 achieved an intraday record high before closing with a gain, despite the Federal Reserve indicating only a single rate cut for this year. Positive sentiment was buoyed by data revealing that May's inflation was cooler than anticipated.

Key events: Canada - Building Permits (MoM) (Mar) USA - FOMC Member Mester Speaks Global equities surged on Friday, driving European stocks to new record highs amid robust corporate earnings and expectations of imminent central bank interest rate cuts. Despite signs of decelerating US economic growth, the dollar managed to edge higher.

Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Nov) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (Nov) USA - Unemployment Rate (Nov) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment   The Dow Jones Industrial Average appears poised to conclude its five-week streak of gains, as the index experienced a decline over the initial three sessions of the week. Despite a modest 0.2% uptick on Thursday, confidence in the DJIA's upward momentum remains tentative.

Key events: Canada - Ivey PMI (Oct) UK - BoE MPC Member Pill Speaks  The Dow concluded the week on a high note, achieving its most substantial weekly gain of the year, largely driven by a weaker-than-expected jobs report that fueled optimism about the Federal Reserve's rate hike intentions, causing Treasury yields to plummet. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a 222-point or 0.7% increase, while the S&P 500 experienced a 0.9% rise, and the NASDAQ Composite surged by 1.4%.

During each election season, politicians worldwide campaign with the pledge of generating well-compensated employment opportunities. This aspect often serves as the paramount criterion for most voters. Parents support such promises because they envision increased job prospects for their children, while young individuals cast their votes in favor of these policies in anticipation of better employment prospects.

Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Aug) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (Aug) USA - Unemployment Rate (Aug) USA - ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug)   ISM Manufacturing Prices (Aug) US equities were on an upward trajectory as August came to a close, bolstered by the anticipation of Friday's employment report for the same month.