Friday, July 8, 2011

It's The Economy Stupid: Unemployment

Okay, as compared to yesterday’s ADP jobs report, this morning’s government unemployment/employment numbers were just plain old disappointing.

 

Change in Nonfarm Payrolls   +18K, versus economists estimate of +105K, the prior period number was +54K

Change in Private Payrolls   +57K,  versus economists estimate of +132K, the prior period number was +83K

Change in Manufacturing Payrolls   +6K, versus economists estimate of +6K, the prior period number was -5K

Unemployment Rate    9.2%,  versus economists estimate of +9.1%, the prior period number was 9.1%

 

There is no way to sugar coat these numbers, they suck.  Without employment gains the economy is going nowhere and the thought of a stronger rebound in the second half of the year is now in serious jeopardy.

 

 

John Broussard

Assistant State Treasurer

Chief Investment Officer

State of Louisiana

Department of the Treasury

 

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