Non-Farm Payrolls
Non-Farm Payrolls
About This Event
The number of non-farm payrolls for August will be released.
Previous: 89K
Forecast: 160K
Non-farm payrolls measures the change in the number of people employed during the previous month, excluding the farming industry. This is a key indicator of job creation and consumer spending. Higher than expected payrolls is bullish, while lower than expected payrolls is bearish.
The US economy added 142K jobs in August 2024, more than a downwardly revised 89K in July but below forecasts of 160K. Job gains occurred in construction (34K); health care (31K), namely ambulatory health care services (24K); government (24K); and social assistance (13K). In contrast, employment declined in manufacturing (-24K), reflecting a drop of 25K in durable goods industries. Employment showed little change in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation and warehousing; information; financial activities; professional and business services; and leisure and hospitality. Employment growth in August was in line with average job growth in recent months but was below the average monthly gain of 202K over the prior 12 months. Meanwhile, July figures were revised lower by 25K and June by 61K. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why This Event Matters
Economic releases such as Non-Farm Payrolls are widely followed because they can shape expectations for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. Traders and investors often use these data points when assessing interest-rate outlooks, Treasury yields, and sector rotation themes. The scheduled timing is September 6, 2024 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The number of non-farm payrolls for August will be released.
Previous: 89K Forecast: 160K
Non-farm payrolls measures the change in the number of people employed during the previous month, excluding the farming industry. This is a key indicator of job creation and consumer spending. Higher than expected payrolls is bullish, while lower than expected payrolls is bearish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Non-Farm Payrolls?
- It is a stock market catalyst entry on Catacal—an event or release investors and traders may monitor. Details are summarized from the cited source and may be updated over time.
- When is Non-Farm Payrolls?
- The calendar shows Sep 6, 2024 (America/New_York). Verify the exact time and any changes using the source link when planning around the event.
- Why does Non-Farm Payrolls matter for investors?
- Macro releases can influence rate expectations, yields, and sector leadership. Market participants often reassess positioning after the data.
- Which stocks or sectors could be affected?
- Symbols linked to this listing include SPY; other names in the same industry group may also move with related news.
- How is this event categorized?
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