Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Brazil decreased to 5.8% in Q2 2025, the lowest since 2012, down from 7.0% in Q1 and 6.9% year-on-year [1] - The number of unemployed individuals reached 6.3 million, a reduction of over 1.3 million from Q1, representing a decline of 17.4% [1] - The total employment reached 102.3 million, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.8% and a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [1] Group 2 - The average real monthly salary in Brazil rose to 3,477 reais in Q2, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.1% and a year-on-year growth of 3.3%, marking a historical high [2] - The total wage bill reached 351.2 billion reais, also a record high, with a quarterly increase of 2.9% and an annual increase of 5.9% [2] - The number of discouraged workers, or those who have stopped looking for jobs, fell to 2.8 million, the lowest since 2016, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 13.7% [2] Group 3 - The public sector saw significant growth, particularly in education, with the number of public employees reaching 12.8 million, a quarterly increase of 5.0% and an annual increase of 3.4% [2] - The informal employment rate decreased to 37.8%, with the number of informal workers at 38.7 million, the lowest level since 2020 [1] - The Brazilian Central Bank maintained the Selic rate at 15% to address inflation challenges amid rising income levels and increased service prices [2]

Employment Data Summary - In July 2025, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 73,000, significantly below the expected 110,000, and the previous value was revised down from 147,000 to 14,000[1][11]. - The unemployment rate in July 2025 was 4.2%, matching expectations but up from the previous 4.1%[1][14]. - Average hourly earnings rose by 3.9% year-on-year, exceeding the expected 3.8% and revised from a previous increase of 3.7%[1][14]. Data Revision Insights - The June non-farm payrolls were revised down by a total of 258,000, with significant downward adjustments in government, leisure, and construction sectors, accounting for 90,000 of the total revision[2][12]. - The downward revision reflects the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, indicating a decline in the accuracy of the "birth-death model" used for employment predictions[2][5]. Sector Performance - In July, the financial activities, education, and healthcare sectors added 15,000, 79,000, and 16,000 jobs respectively, showing stability in service sector demand[3][27]. - The goods-producing sector continued to show negative job growth for three consecutive months, indicating weak production intentions among businesses[3][28]. Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate fell to 62.2% in July, down from 62.3% in June, with a notable decline in employment willingness among younger demographics[4][35]. - The number of unemployed individuals increased by 221,000 in July, contributing to the rise in the U3 unemployment rate to 4.2%[4][35]. Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate rate cuts, with market predictions indicating three rate cuts in 2025, starting in September with an 83.4% probability[5][26]. - The overall economic environment remains challenging, with the second quarter GDP growth at 3.0%, driven by a "import rush" effect, but core GDP growth showing signs of decline[5][23].

Core Viewpoint - The latest U.S. non-farm payroll report for July fell significantly short of expectations, leading investors to reassess the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, resulting in a surge of safe-haven investments and a sharp decline in U.S. Treasury yields [1][3][4]. Group 1: Employment Data and Economic Impact - The U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by only 73,000 jobs in July, compared to the Dow Jones estimate of 100,000 [4]. - The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, indicating a deteriorating labor market [4]. - Revisions to previous months' employment data showed a significant downward adjustment, with June's job additions revised down to 14,000 from 147,000, and May's from 144,000 to 19,000 [4]. Group 2: Treasury Yield Movements - Following the weak employment data, the 2-year Treasury yield fell by 25 basis points to 3.698%, marking the largest single-day drop since August 2, 2024 [1]. - The 10-year Treasury yield decreased by 14 basis points to 4.236%, while the 30-year yield dropped by 8 basis points to 4.837% [1]. - The yield spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasuries widened by 9 basis points to 54 basis points [1]. Group 3: Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy - The resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler has raised speculation about potential changes in the Fed's leadership and policy direction [3][4]. - Analysts suggest that the weak labor market data opens the door for a possible 50 basis point rate cut in September, similar to the previous year's meeting [4]. - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in its last meeting, but some members expressed a preference for a rate cut [4]. Group 4: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - The bond market experienced significant volatility, erasing all gains made in July within a single day [3]. - Concerns over the U.S. budget deficit are beginning to affect long-term Treasury yields, despite the traditional safe-haven status of U.S. bonds [6]. - The U.S. Treasury Department has significantly raised its borrowing expectations for the third quarter to $1.01 trillion, nearly doubling previous estimates [6].

Core Viewpoint - The July employment data in the U.S. showed a significant decline, with non-farm payrolls increasing by only 73,000, which is below the expected 104,000. Additionally, the data for the previous two months was notably revised downwards by a total of 258,000 jobs [1][5]. Employment Data Analysis - The July employment report indicated a reduction of 10,000 jobs in the government sector, while the private sector added 83,000 jobs, which is below the expected 100,000. The healthcare (+79,000), retail trade (+16,000), and finance (+15,000) sectors were the main contributors to job growth, whereas professional and business services (-14,000), manufacturing (-11,000), and government (-10,000) sectors were the main detractors [3][20]. - The employment diffusion index, which measures the breadth of employment growth, increased to 51.2% in July from 47.2% previously, but the three-month average remains low at 49%, significantly below the projected 53.8% for 2024 [3][20]. Unemployment Rate Insights - The unemployment rate (U3) rose slightly from 4.12% to 4.25% in July, with the rate for new entrants to the job market increasing from 0.42% to 0.58%. The permanent unemployment rate remained stable at 1.11%. Notably, the number of individuals transitioning from employment to unemployment increased significantly, reflecting a weakening trend in household surveys [21][22]. Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Response - The Federal Reserve decided not to cut interest rates in its July meeting, with two members voting against the decision. The weak non-farm payroll data somewhat supported their stance. Market expectations for a rate cut in September surged, with the probability rising to 80.3% from 37.7% [4][25][26]. - The market reacted negatively to the significant slowdown in non-farm data, raising concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. This led to declines in major stock indices and a drop in U.S. Treasury yields [27].

Core Insights - The average effective tariff rate on imported goods in the U.S. has reached 18.3%, the highest level since 1934 [1] - Tariff policies are expected to reduce the U.S. GDP growth rate by 0.5 percentage points annually in 2025 and 2026 [1] - The unemployment rate in the U.S. is projected to increase by 0.3 percentage points by the end of 2025 and by 0.7 percentage points by the end of 2026 due to these tariffs [1]

gfchenjiali@gf.com.cn 广发宏观郭磊团队 摘要 第一， 根据美国劳工部 8 月 1 日公布数据 ， 7 月美国就业数据显著 走低 。 7 月新增非农 7.3 万人，低于预期的 10.4 万人。 此外，前两月数据显著下修， 5 月和 6 月数据共下修 25.8 万人， 5 月数据下修 12.5 万人至 1.9 万人， 6 月数据下修 13.3 万人至 1.4 万人。 由于几天前公布的美国二季度 GDP 数据、 7 月"小非农" ADP 就业数据均比较高，导致预期差就更明显。 第二， 为何 非农数据波动那么大 ？ 实际上，近年非农数据的波动变得非常频繁，修正幅度有时也比较大，我们理解其背后可能"一套已经存在技术问题的统计方 法 vs 越来越复杂的现实"。一则是企业生死模型（ NBD ）的技术性失真。 NBD 模型假定企业新成立与倒闭所带来的就业净增长是相对稳定的，但近年的复杂宏 观环境打破了这一假设；二是季节调整技术的落后也是部分月份数据偏差的另一个原因， 在经济发生结构性变化时，季节性调整模型可能无法立即适应，从而使得 初始就业数据偏离实际情况， 带来 后续 大幅 修正 ；三是 BLS 调查 ...

Group 1 - President Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Brazil, India, and Taiwan just hours before the tariff deadline, despite ongoing negotiations for more favorable agreements [1] - Employment growth has sharply declined over the past three months, with an increase of only 73,000 jobs in July and a downward revision of nearly 260,000 jobs in the previous two months, resulting in an average increase of only 35,000 jobs over the last three months, the worst level since the pandemic began [1] - The report has raised expectations for a rate cut in September to 80.0% [1] Group 2 - President Trump stated that if Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues to refuse to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve Board should take control [1] - Bond prices have continued to rise as investors bet on a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, leading to an increase in gold prices [1]

美国7月失业率4.2%，预期4.2%，前值4.1%。 （文章来源：新华财经） ...

白宫经济顾问委员会主席Miran：失业率是稳定的，没有上升。 ...

Core Insights - The unemployment rate has increased to 4.2%, which is still considered low compared to historical averages [1] - The average unemployment rate over the past decade is 4.6%, including the years affected by the pandemic [1] - Analysts suggest that the current employment data may provide justification for dissenting votes from Fed officials Waller and Bowman, indicating signs of a weakening job market [1]