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Bank of the West US Outlook Report for September 9, 2016

US Outlook Report: September FOMC Rate Hike – A Go or No Go Several prominent Fed governors have tried in recent weeks to prepare markets for a near-term 0.25 percentage point rate hike, citing a robust labor market and the approach of full-employment as reasons to start lifting rates again.  Job openings hit a new […]

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  • onJanuary 8, 2016
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Bank of the West Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for December

Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for December Job Growth Exceeds Expectations in December; +292K vs. Consensus Exp. +200K Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.0% October and November Job Numbers Revised Up a Net +50K Avg. Hourly Earnings Flat +0.0% (+2.5% y-o-y) Labor Force Participation Rises to 62.6% Job gains improve for both manufacturing and service […]

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