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今日非农夜:新增就业若跌破十万,美股牛市危了?
华尔街见闻·2025-06-06 09:43

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming non-farm payroll report is critical for Wall Street, with expectations of a slowdown in job growth and potential implications for market sentiment and economic outlook [1][2][4]. Employment Data Expectations - The consensus for the May non-farm payroll report anticipates an increase of 126,000 jobs, a decrease from April's 177,000, and below the three-month average of 155,000. The unemployment rate is expected to remain stable at 4.2% for the third consecutive month [2][6]. - Wage growth is projected to slightly decline year-over-year, with average hourly earnings expected to rise by 0.3% month-over-month, compared to 0.2% in April, and a year-over-year increase of 3.7%, down from 3.8% [3]. Job Market Indicators - Various leading indicators suggest a trend of slowing employment growth, including a disappointing ADP employment report showing only 37,000 new jobs in May, significantly below the expected 110,000 [7]. - Initial jobless claims rose from 216,000 to 226,000, and continuing claims increased from 1.833 million to 1.919 million, indicating a potential softening in the labor market [7]. Sector-Specific Insights - The leisure and hospitality sector is expected to be a significant drag on overall job growth, with projections of a loss of nearly 40,000 jobs in this area [8]. - Weather conditions in May, particularly higher-than-average rainfall in the East Coast and Southern regions, may have also suppressed hiring in leisure and construction sectors [8]. Impact of Tariffs and Policies - Analysts warn that tariffs may shift from a "tailwind" to a "headwind" for job growth, with affected industries likely to experience some weakness. In the six months leading up to April, these industries added nearly 200,000 jobs, but this trend may have peaked [11]. - The impact of immigration restrictions is expected to manifest in the coming months, potentially leading to a decrease in job growth, although the immediate effects in May are anticipated to be limited [13]. Market Reactions to Employment Data - The market is closely monitoring the non-farm payroll data, with a threshold of 100,000 jobs being a critical psychological level. A figure below this could trigger recession fears and end the current bull market [5][14]. - Goldman Sachs outlines a reaction matrix for the S&P 500 based on job growth figures, indicating that a number below 100,000 could lead to a decline of 2% to 3% in the index [14][18].