U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, well above consensus expectations, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the report. The stronger-than-expected labor data strengthens the case that the economy retains momentum, which transmits to markets through the rate differential channel: a firmer growth and labor backdrop reduces the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve easing and pushes out expectations for rate cuts, supporting the U.S. dollar against major peers. The dollar, and short-dated Treasury yields most sensitive to policy expectations, are the most directly exposed, while rate-sensitive equities and gold may face modest pressure as real yields reprice higher. The next catalyst traders will watch is the Consumer Price Index release, since sticky inflation alongside solid hiring would reinforce a higher-for-longer policy path and sustain dollar strength.

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