Core Insights - Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported a decline of 32,000 jobs in the private sector for September, significantly below the expected increase of 45,000 jobs [1] - The August figures were revised down from an initial gain of 54,000 jobs to a loss of 3,000 jobs [1] - The overall labor market appears to be weakening, with the federal government shutdown likely exacerbating the situation [3][7] Private-Sector Job Breakdown - The job losses were primarily in small companies (under 50 employees) which lost 40,000 jobs, while medium-sized firms (50-499 employees) shed 20,000 jobs [2] - Large corporations (500+ employees) were the only segment to gain jobs, adding 33,000 positions [2] - By industry, Education & Healthcare added 33,000 jobs, while sectors like Trade/Transportation/Utilities, Professional/Business Services, and Leisure & Hospitality experienced losses of 7,000, 13,000, and 19,000 jobs respectively [4] Income Change Metrics - Job Stayers saw a 4.5% increase in income compared to a year ago, while Job Changers experienced a 6.6% increase, indicating a narrowing gap in income growth [5] Market Reaction - Pre-market futures showed a negative reaction to the job numbers, with the Dow down 160 points, S&P 500 down 30 points, and Nasdaq down 130 points [6] - Bond yields, particularly for the 10-year and 2-year, also declined, suggesting expectations for potential interest rate cuts [6] Future Job Data Expectations - Due to the government shutdown, further job data from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is unlikely to be released this week, limiting insights into the labor market [7]

Group 1 - The article discusses various economic indicators and events scheduled for October, including employment data and consumer confidence indices in the US and Eurozone [2][3] - Key dates include the release of the US September ADP employment numbers and the unemployment rate, as well as the Eurozone's August unemployment rate [2] - The article highlights the importance of the US non-farm payroll data and the consumer confidence index for October, which are critical for assessing economic health [3] Group 2 - The article mentions the upcoming release of China's September industrial profits and the significance of these figures for understanding the country's economic performance [3] - It also notes the scheduled announcements from central banks, including the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank, which could impact market expectations [3] - The article emphasizes the relevance of oil inventory data and production numbers, which are crucial for the energy sector [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - The inability to access employment data during a government shutdown would be extremely detrimental for economic analysis and decision-making [1] Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's Goolsbee expressed concerns about the impact of a government shutdown on the availability of employment data [1] - The lack of employment data during a shutdown would create significant challenges for economic assessments [1] - Goolsbee highlighted the importance of timely employment data for understanding economic conditions [1]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.3%, closing at 6,699 points, nearing recent historical highs, indicating a positive overall performance in the stock market this quarter [1][8] - Gold prices continue to rise due to uncertainties surrounding a potential U.S. government shutdown and interest rate cut expectations, recently reaching a new high of $3,870 per ounce [9] Economic Indicators - The JOLTS job openings data for August is set to be released, with economists expecting it to remain stable at 7.185 million, compared to 7.181 million in July [5] - The upcoming non-farm payroll data is crucial, as stronger-than-expected results could lead to a short covering of dollar shorts and reduce aggressive rate cut bets [7] Central Bank Policies - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its cash rate at 3.60%, with market expectations for a potential rate cut of 25 basis points early next year [4] - The RBA's cautious stance is influenced by high inflation rates and strong economic growth, limiting its ability to ease monetary policy [3]

Report Summary of the Metal Industry 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the reports. 2. Core Views - **Copper**: The copper price may rise in the short - term due to mine - end disturbances, and the medium - to long - term supply - demand contradiction provides bottom support. The price center may gradually increase. The main price range to watch is 81000 - 81500 yuan/ton [1]. - **Aluminum and Alumina**: Alumina is in a "high - supply, high - inventory, weak - demand" situation. The spot price is expected to be under pressure, with the main contract oscillating between 2850 - 3150 yuan/ton. For aluminum, the macro environment is relatively warm, and the price is supported by peak - season demand and inventory inflection points, with the main contract expected to oscillate between 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton [3]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The price of ADC12 is expected to maintain a high - level oscillation, with the main contract's operating range between 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton, supported by cost and pre - holiday stocking but restricted by weak demand recovery and inventory accumulation [5]. - **Zinc**: The supply of zinc is in a loose situation, and the price may be driven up in the short - term by the macro environment but lacks upward momentum from the fundamentals. The main price range is 21500 - 22500 yuan/ton [9]. - **Tin**: If the supply in Myanmar recovers smoothly, the tin price may weaken; otherwise, it is expected to maintain a high - level oscillation in the range of 265000 - 285000 yuan/ton [11]. - **Nickel**: The nickel price is expected to oscillate in the range of 120000 - 125000 yuan/ton. The macro situation is stable, and there are more disturbances at the mine end, with cost support, but the medium - term supply is loose [12]. - **Stainless Steel**: The stainless - steel price is expected to oscillate in the range of 12600 - 13200 yuan/ton. The raw material price provides cost support, but the peak - season demand has not been fully realized, and inventory de - stocking is under pressure [14]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate price is expected to oscillate and consolidate, with the main price center in the range of 70000 - 75000 yuan/ton, supported by strong peak - season demand [16]. 3. Summary by Catalog Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price dropped to 82210 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.33%. The SMM 1 electrolytic copper premium remained unchanged at - 5 yuan/ton [1]. - **Monthly Spread**: The spread between 2510 - 2511 contracts increased by 50 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the electrolytic copper production was 117.15 million tons, a decrease of 0.24% compared to the previous month, and the import volume was 26.43 million tons, a decrease of 10.99% [1]. Aluminum and Alumina - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price dropped to 20690 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.39%. The monthly spread between 2510 - 2511 contracts increased by 5 yuan/ton [3]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the alumina production was 773.82 million tons, an increase of 1.15% compared to the previous month, and the electrolytic aluminum production was 373.26 million tons, a slight increase [3]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: The price of SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 remained unchanged at 20900 yuan/ton. The monthly spread between 2511 - 2512 contracts increased by 15 yuan/ton [5]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 61.50 million tons, a decrease of 1.60% compared to the previous month [5]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price dropped to 21630 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.46%. The monthly spread between 2510 - 2511 contracts decreased by 15 yuan/ton [9]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the refined zinc production was 62.62 million tons, an increase of 3.88% compared to the previous month, and the import volume was 2.57 million tons, an increase of 43.30% [9]. Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price dropped to 271400 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.84%. The LME 0 - 3 premium remained unchanged at - 50 dollars/ton [11]. - **Fundamental Data (Monthly)**: In August, the tin ore import was 10267 tons, a decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous month, and the SMM refined tin production was 15390 tons, a decrease of 3.45% [11]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price dropped to 122000 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.37%. The LME 0 - 3 decreased to - 187 dollars/ton [12]. - **Supply and Inventory**: China's refined nickel production in August was 32200 tons, an increase of 1.26% compared to the previous month, and the import volume was 17536 tons, a decrease of 8.46% [12]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Basis**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 roll) dropped to 13050 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.38%. The monthly spread between 2511 - 2512 contracts increased by 15 yuan/ton [14]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China was 171.33 million tons, a decrease of 3.83% compared to the previous month [14]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price dropped to 73550 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.07%. The monthly spread between 2510 - 2511 contracts increased by 100 yuan/ton [16]. - **Fundamental Data**: In August, the lithium carbonate production was 85240 tons, an increase of 4.55% compared to the previous month, and the demand was 104023 tons, an increase of 8.25% [16].

Well, our next guest has the most important catalyst he sees for investors next week. Joining us now is Vital Knowledge founder Adam Chrysafouli. Adam, with the big jobs report at the end of the week, what can possibly get the markets attention before that.Well, we have a few events before then. The ISMs are going to be interesting that give you kind of a good first look at the month of September and those will not be impacted by the shutdown. So, we're definitely going to have those uh in hand.And then a f ...

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Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant drop in initial jobless claims in the U.S., with the number falling to 218,000, which is much lower than expected, leading to a sell-off in bonds and an increase in U.S. Treasury yields [1][3] - The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 6.1 basis points to 3.659%, the 10-year yield increased by 4.2 basis points to 4.189%, and the 30-year yield went up by 1.1 basis points to 4.769% [1] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the labor market's weakness has shifted the risk balance regarding inflation, suggesting a moderately restrictive policy stance to address potential economic developments [4] Group 2 - In Europe, signs of a weakening labor market in Germany were noted, although consumer sentiment showed slight improvement, with the GfK consumer confidence index expected to rise from -23.5 in September to -22.3 in October [4] - The 10-year German bond yield increased by 2.4 basis points to 2.771%, while the 10-year Italian bond yield rose by 4.9 basis points to 3.642%, and the 10-year French bond yield went up by 3.3 basis points to 3.601% [4] - In the UK, the Chancellor faces pressure to address a £62 billion budget deficit, with speculation about potential tax increases as economic growth stagnated in July following a 0.3% GDP growth in Q2 [5] Group 3 - In the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese bond yields also saw an upward trend, with the 2-year yield rising by 0.8 basis points to 0.934% and the 10-year yield increasing by 1.3 basis points to 1.656% [5] - The Japanese Ministry of Finance successfully issued 399.4 billion yen in a 40-year bond auction, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.8, indicating strong market demand [5] - The U.S. Treasury plans to issue $229 billion in three bond types, including $100 billion in 4-week bills and $85 billion in 8-week bills, along with $44 billion in 7-year bonds [7]

Europe-listed stocks listed are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as investors await the latest U.S. jobs data.Futures tied to the FTSE 100 were last seen trading 0.2% lower, while those linked to the German DAX index and France's CAC 40 were flat.On Thursday, the U.S. Labor Department will release its latest weekly jobs data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the cooling labor market was overriding concerns about sticky inflation, prompting the central bank's first int ...

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