U.S. Non-Farm Payroll Numbers Exceed Expectations

Non-Farm Employment Data Released in the USA

As of January 2023, non-farm employment in the United States showed a significant increase of 130,000 people. This result significantly exceeded the expectations of economists participating in a Bloomberg survey, who anticipated only 65,000 new jobs to be added.

Decline in Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate decreased from 4.4% to 4.3%, surpassing market expectations. The expectation was that the unemployment rate would remain at 4.4%.

Revisions in Previous Data

Additionally, according to the latest data, the employment figures for the previous two months were revised downward by a total of 17,000 people. This situation highlights the extent of the factors influencing employment trends.

Detailed analyses and comments are expected to continue.