What Are Nonfarm Payrolls? Definition & Economic Importance

🛑 Economic Blind Spot: What the Shutdown Hides A government funding lapse means the U.S. financial markets and the Federal Reserve are missing two crucial reports: Nonfarm Payrolls (Jobs) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI/Inflation). These numbers dictate interest rates, and their delayed release will trigger a major market response based on what they reveal: * 1. Strong & Hot: If jobs and inflation are both high, the Fed will be forced to keep interest rates high or even raise them. This press

US to release payrolls portion of October jobs report | LinkedIn

September jobs report: U.S. adds 254,000 jobs