US ADP survey says non-farm payrolls rose 57,000 in February

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Payroll services firm ADP is predicting that the US economy added just 57,000 jobs in February.

The Labor Department releases its official figure on Friday, and the consensus forecast of economists polled by Thomson s IFR Markets calls for 100,000 new non-farm payroll jobs in February. 111,000 jobs were created in January.

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The employment situation is a set of labor market indicators. The unemployment rate measures the number of unemployed as a percentage of the labor force.

Nonfarm payroll employment counts the number of paid employees working part-time or full-time in the nation's business and government establishments.

The average workweek reflects the number of hours worked in the nonfarm sector. Average hourly earnings reveal the basic hourly rate for major industries as indicated in nonfarm payrolls.

笑傲江湖

BY  在 2007-3-7 21:53 發表:

Payroll services firm ADP is predicting that the US economy added just 57,000 jobs in February.

The Labor Department releases its official figure on Friday, and the consensus forecast of economi ...

笑傲江湖

BY  在 2007-3-7 21:53 發表:

Payroll services firm ADP is predicting that the US economy added just 57,000 jobs in February.

The Labor Department releases its official figure on Friday, and the consensus forecast of economi ...

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Why Do Investors Care?
If ever there was an economic report that can move the markets,  The Nonfarm payroll employment data is the right one. The anticipation on Wall Street each month is palpable, the reactions are dramatic, and the information for investors is invaluable.

By digging just a little deeper than the headline unemployment rate, investors can take more strategic control of their portfolio and even take advantage of unique investment opportunities that often arise in the days surrounding this report.

The employment data give the most comprehensive report on how many people are looking for jobs, how many have them, what they're getting paid and how many hours they are working. These numbers are the best way to gauge the current state as well as the future direction of the economy.

Nonfarm payrolls are categorized by sectors. This sector data can go a long way in helping investors determine in which economic sectors they intend to invest.

The employment statistics also provide insight on wage trends, and wage inflation is high on the list of enemies for the Federal Reserve. Fed officials constantly monitor this data watching for even the smallest signs of potential inflationary pressures, even when economic conditions are soggy.

If inflation is under control, it is easier for the Fed to maintain a more accommodative monetary policy. If inflation is a problem, the Fed is limited in providing economic stimulus.

By tracking the jobs data, investors can sense the degree of tightness in the job market.

If wage inflation threatens, it's a good bet that interest rates will rise; bond and stock prices will fall.

No doubt that the only investors in a good mood will be the ones who watched the employment report and adjusted their portfolios to anticipate these events.

In contrast, when job growth is slow or negative, then interest rates are likely to decline - boosting up bond and stock prices in the process.

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笑傲江湖  在 2007-3-7 22:03 發表:

jianhuiliu2007

金茂兄早前發的圖，与这个題目有関嗎？

笑傲江湖

BY  在 2007-3-7 22:10 發表:

jianhuiliu2007

金茂兄早前發的圖，与这个題目有関嗎？

哈哈 不好意思呀BY兄 我在学着发图呀 对不起呀:P

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笑傲江湖  在 2007-3-7 22:53 發表:

哈哈 不好意思呀BY兄 我在学着发图呀 对不起呀:P

没関係。