Steady Growth in Average Hourly Earnings for November 2024
In November 2024, average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 13 cents, or 0.4%, reaching $35.61. This growth matched October’s pace and exceeded market expectations of a 0.3% rise. The steady monthly increase highlights ongoing...
Read more
Strong Job Growth in the US for November 2024
The US economy added 227,000 jobs in November 2024, signaling a robust recovery from October’s revised gain of 36,000. October’s figures had been notably affected by temporary disruptions such as Boeing strikes and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The November data...
Read more
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to Three-Year High
Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.8% in November 2024, up from 6.5% in October and surpassing expectations of 6.6%. This marks the highest level of unemployment since September 2021 and highlights growing concerns about a softening labor market. Policymakers at...
Read more
Eurozone Economy Records Strongest Growth in Two Years
The Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, marking its strongest growth rate in two years. This performance aligns with earlier estimates and improves upon the 0.2% rise seen in Q2. The growth was driven primarily by household...
Read more
Bitcoin Hits $100,000: Is a Correction on the Horizon?
Bitcoin recently broke past the $100,000 mark, setting a new all-time high in its history. This significant milestone has garnered immense attention from traders and analysts, particularly those looking to safeguard their assets against a potential price correction. Recent reports...
Read more
German Industrial Production Declines Again in October 2024
Germany’s industrial sector faced another setback in October 2024, with production falling by 1% month-over-month. This was contrary to expectations of a 1.2% rebound and followed a downwardly revised 2% decline in September. The continued slump highlights growing challenges for...
Read more
US Initial Jobless Claims Rise, But Labor Market Remains Strong
US initial jobless claims rose to 224,000 for the week ending November 30, up from 213,000 the previous week, surpassing market expectations of 215,000. This marks the highest reading in six weeks, but the increase still reflects a labor market...
Read more
US Trade Deficit Narrows in October 2024
The US trade deficit narrowed to $73.8 billion in October 2024, down from an upwardly revised $83.8 billion in September. This improvement came in slightly below market expectations, which had forecast a deficit of $75 billion. While the reduction in...
Read more
Canada’s Trade Deficit Narrows in October 2024
Canada recorded a trade deficit of CAD 0.92 billion in October 2024, improving from the previous month’s CAD 1.26 billion gap. However, this deficit was still wider than the expected CAD 0.8 billion, marking the eighth consecutive month of a...
Read more
Bitcoin Breaks $100K: A Historic Milestone
In December 2024, Bitcoin Break achieved a monumental milestone, reaching an all-time high of $103,619. This price surge marks Bitcoin’s first-ever crossing of the $100,000 mark, cementing its position as one of the most significant digital assets in the world....
Read more
