Market Indicators
- JSE All Share (ALSI) 83,749.86
- Rand/Euro R 19.69
- Rand/Pound R 23.40
- Rand/US Dollar R 17.87
- Rand/Aus Dollar R 12.05
A User’s Guide to Unemployment Statistics
Employment indicators are some of the timeliest measures of the state of the US economy. In the days, hours and minutes following their release, markets can react decisively if they miss expectations. However, they are often revised after being released, and the most recent revisions suggest that the US labour market isn’t as robust as everyone thought. In this article, we break down what the unemployment rate is, its limitations, and why it matters.