The expectation in the United States was for a 185K increase, while the print was 203K. Last month’s was revised modestly lower to 200K(from 204K). The unemployment rate dropped from 7.3% all the way down to only 7.0%.
S&P 500 Futures have shot back above 1800 on the news.
Drew Zimmerman
Investment & Commodities/Futures Advisor
604-664-2842 – Direct
604 664 2900 – Main
604 664 2666 – Fax
800 810 7022 – Toll Free

