Employment Data Summary - In July 2025, the U.S. added 73,000 non-farm jobs, significantly below the expected 110,000[6] - The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, up from 4.1% in June 2025[6] - The labor force participation rate decreased to 62.2%, down from 62.3%[6] Employment Sector Analysis - The service sector contributed the most to job growth, adding 96,000 jobs, primarily in education and healthcare[6] - The leisure and hospitality sector saw a minimal increase of 5,000 jobs, while professional and business services experienced a decline of 14,000 jobs[8] - Goods-producing industries continued to struggle, with a loss of 13,000 jobs, marking three consecutive months of decline[8] Data Revisions and Trends - Job data for May and June were significantly revised downwards, with May's figures adjusted from 144,000 to 19,000 and June's from 147,000 to 14,000, totaling a downward revision of 258,000 jobs[6] - The three-month moving average for new jobs has fallen to 35,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020[6] Market Implications - Following the disappointing employment data, the market reacted negatively, but this is viewed as a short-term trend[6] - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September 2025 is now approximately 80%[6] - By the end of 2025, the market is pricing in a total rate cut of about 60 basis points[6] Risks and Considerations - There are risks of persistent discrepancies in employment data expectations[3] - The potential for the U.S. economy to enter a recession remains a concern[3] - There is also a risk of inflation rising above expectations[3]
2025年7月美国就业数据点评:美国就业放缓趋势将更加显著
Orient Securities·2025-08-04 13:24