Feb. Nonfarm Payrolls: +227K vs. consensus of +215K, +284K (revised) in Jan. Unemployment 8.3% vs 8.3% expected.More on the Nonfarm Payroll report: The labor force participation rate rose to 63.9% (63.7% previous). The employment/population ratio rose to 58.6% (58.5%). Big gains in professional and business services (82K) and temporary help (45K). Construction and government employment were flat. December employment revised higher to 223K (203K
Jan. Trade Balance: -$52.6B vs. -$49B expected and -$50.4B (revised) prior. Exports $180.8B. Imports $233.4B.
Jan. Trade Balance: -$52.6B vs. -$49B expected and -$50.4B (revised) prior. Exports $180.8B. Imports $233.4B.
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