Economic Data

Core Summary The US Labor Department’s August non-farm payrolls report showed job gains significantly exceeding market expectations, with the unemployment rate remaining at low levels. This data indicates the US labor market maintains strong resilience, alleviating concerns about economic recession. However, the robust employment data may also prompt the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates for longer, creating new pressure on capital markets. Event Details According to ABC News reporting, US non-farm payrolls in August far exceeded economist expectations, with the unemployment rate holding in a historically low range. This report is considered one of the important reference indicators for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Data shows that services, healthcare, and government sectors drove employment growth, while manufacturing and tech hiring remained relatively stable. ...

The S&P 500 index reached a new all-time high following the release of mild inflation data, creating optimistic expectations about future monetary policy direction. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves.

China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported that industrial enterprise profits rose 15.8% year-on-year in March, with strong growth in AI and semiconductor sectors as the key driver.