EUR/USD falls as strong US employment figures support the Fed’s tight approach
US NFP exceeds expectations, pushing EUR/USD below 1.1750. US economy shows stronger job growth in June, while the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach. ECB signals reconsideration of its interest rate cut decision from June. The euro weakened against the US dollar on Thursday following the announcement of employment figures for June in the US. This […]
June employment report surpasses expectations, goes against Democrats’ recession alerts
Recent predictions about President Donald Trump’s economic impact in the United States took a hit once again with the latest employment numbers released on Thursday. The Labor Bureau reported that 147,000 jobs were added in June, surpassing economists’ expectations of 110,000 job additions as per estimates from LSEG. This came even as months of Democratic […]
GBP/USD struggles to find stability before important employment figures
GBP/USD Movement and Economic Outlook GBP/USD faced significant pressure on Wednesday as issues within the British government escalated. US non-farm payroll data is set to be released this Thursday. The US market had a closure earlier this week due to a public holiday. On Wednesday, GBP/USD dropped below the 1.3600 mark, primarily driven by a […]
EUR/USD falls back under 1.1400 following US employment figures
The EUR/USD is likely to remain under bearish pressure, trading below 1.1400 on Friday. US non-farm payrolls saw an increase of 139,000 in May. The market seems to be leaning towards a hold on Fed policy in July after reviewing employment data. After a calm start to the European trading session, the EUR/USD took a […]
Dollar slips as trade conflicts linger before employment figures
TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar remains relatively unchanged as investors scrutinize US employment data for immediate insights while they await updates on President Trump’s tariff negotiations with major trading partners, notably China. The Trump administration has set a deadline for Wednesday for the country to present its best trade offer. Coinciding with this, I’ve raised […]
The actual employment issue? An overload of visas rather than a shortage of workers
Concerns Over Immigration and Labor Market Despite two decades of substantial immigration, there are still millions of foreign students and visa workers entering the labor market. It’s puzzling—does this nation really require more foreign labor? Recently, US Citizenship and Immigration Services shared that 120,141 H-1B visa applicants were selected in the random lottery for 2026. […]
Economists caution that tariffs could impact employment
There’s a sense of uncertainty lingering, but June could be when we start seeing the effects of the new tariffs, according to a prominent economist. As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 2, non-farm payroll employment increased by 177,000 jobs in April, which is a slight decline from March’s addition of […]
AI is a Greater Risk to Women’s Employment Compared to Men’s, According to a UN Report
Women’s Jobs More Vulnerable to AI, UN Report Says A recent report from the United Nations International Labour Organization has highlighted a concerning trend: jobs typically held by women are more susceptible to automation through artificial intelligence, particularly in higher-income countries. The data indicates that around 9.6% of these positions could potentially be transformed by […]
Judge rejects Biden-era guidelines on employment discrimination based on sex
Federal Judge Rules on EEOC Guidance Related to Employment Discrimination A federal judge appointed by Trump has challenged some guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) introduced during Biden’s administration. This guidance, which supports Title VII protections against sexual employment discrimination, has been labeled as “incompatible with the law” by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk […]
Young Men Face Challenges While Girls Advance in Education, Employment, and Mental Health: Report
Gender Performance Gaps in Education The ongoing trend of gender performance disparities within the U.S. education system has drawn significant attention. Recent findings indicate that boys are facing challenges in their education, mental health, and transitions to adulthood. While male workforce participation has seen a decline, women have notably increased their presence. Over the years, […]