The use in the US private sector increased by 37,000 in May and annual wages rose 4.5% year -on -year, data automatic data processing (ADP) reported Wednesday. This reading followed the increase of 60,000 (reviewed from 62,000) registered in April and was well below the market expectation of 115,000.
Evaluating the reports of the report, “after a strong start of the year, the hiring is losing impulse,” said Dr. Nela Richardson, an ADP chief economist. “However, salary growth remained practically unchanged in May, remaining at robust levels for both those who remain in their jobs and for those who change their jobs.”
Market reaction to ADP employment data
The US dollar (USD) was subjected to bearish pressure with the immediate reaction to the disappointing employment data of the private sector. At the time of publication, the USD index was lowering 0.25% in the day to 99.00.
American dollar today
The lower table shows the percentage of US dollar change (USD) compared to the main coins today. American dollar was the weakest currency against the Australian dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | Aud | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.31% | -0.10% | -0.14% | -0.16% | -0.47% | -0.41% | -0.35% | |
| EUR | 0.31% | 0.20% | 0.13% | 0.14% | -0.15% | -0.11% | -0.05% | |
| GBP | 0.10% | -0.20% | -0.08% | -0.07% | -0.35% | -0.31% | -0.25% | |
| JPY | 0.14% | -0.13% | 0.08% | -0.00% | -0.37% | -0.21% | -0.18% | |
| CAD | 0.16% | -0.14% | 0.07% | 0.00% | -0.31% | -0.26% | -0.19% | |
| Aud | 0.47% | 0.15% | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.31% | 0.04% | 0.14% | |
| NZD | 0.41% | 0.11% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.26% | -0.04% | 0.06% | |
| CHF | 0.35% | 0.05% | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.19% | -0.14% | -0.06% |
The heat map shows the percentage changes of the main currencies. The base currency is selected from the left column, while the contribution currency is selected in the upper row. For example, if you choose the US dollar of the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese yen, the percentage change shown in the box will represent the USD (base)/JPY (quotation).
FAQS EMPLOYMENT
The conditions of the labor market are a key element to evaluate the health of an economy and, therefore, a key factor for the assessment of currencies. A high level of employment, or a low level of unemployment, has positive implications for consumer spending and, therefore, for economic growth, which drives the value of the local currency. On the other hand, a very adjusted labor market – a situation in which there is a shortage of workers to cover vacancies – can also have implications in inflation levels and, therefore, in monetary policy, since a low labor supply and high demand lead to higher wages.
The rhythm to which salaries grow in an economy is key to political leaders. A high salary growth means that households have more money to spend, which usually translates into increases in consumer goods. Unlike other more volatile inflation sources, such as energy prices, salary growth is considered a key component of the underlying and persistent inflation, since it is unlikely that salary increases will fall apart. Central banks around the world pay close attention to salary growth data when deciding their monetary policy.
The weight that each central bank assigns to the conditions of the labor market depends on its objectives. Some central banks have explicitly related mandates to the labor market beyond controlling inflation levels. The United States Federal Reserve (Fed), for example, has the double mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices. Meanwhile, the only mandate of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to maintain inflation under control. Even so, and despite the mandates they have, labor market conditions are an important factor for the authorities given its importance as an indicator of the health of the economy and its direct relationship with inflation.
Source: Fx Street
I am Joshua Winder, a senior-level journalist and editor at World Stock Market. I specialize in covering news related to the stock market and economic trends. With more than 8 years of experience in this field, I have become an expert in financial reporting.
