Economic Growth - Morocco's economy is projected to grow by 3.8% in 2024, slightly higher than the 3.7% growth in 2023, driven mainly by domestic demand while facing inflation and increased financing needs [1] - The GDP growth at current prices is expected to be 7.9% in 2024, down from 11% in 2023, indicating a reduction in inflationary pressures [1] Sector Performance - The primary sector is underperforming, with an overall value added decline of 4.5%, agricultural output shrinking by 4.8%, and fisheries growth slowing from 6.9% in 2023 to 2.6% in 2024 [1] - The secondary sector shows strong growth, with value added increasing by 4.2% in 2024 compared to only 0.8% in 2023, driven by mining (+13%), construction (+5%), manufacturing (+3.3%), and utilities (+2.6%) [1] - The tertiary sector remains active but experiences a slight slowdown, with growth rates decreasing from 5% in 2023 to 4.6% in 2024, although sectors like transportation and storage (+7.4%) and financial services (+7.3%) are accelerating [1] Income and Savings - National disposable income is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2024, down from 10.2% in 2023, while the national savings rate rises to 28.9% of GDP, compared to 28% in 2023 [2] - The investment rate is projected to be 30.1% of GDP in 2024, up from 29% in 2023, leading to an increase in the financing gap from 1% of GDP to 1.2% [2]

Employment Data - In May, non-farm employment increased by 139,000, exceeding market expectations of 126,000, despite a downward revision of 95,000 in the previous two months[5] - The unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.24% in April, up from 4.19% in March, marking a near three-year high[5] - The labor force participation rate decreased from 62.6% to 62.4%[5] Federal Reserve Outlook - The probability of a rate cut in July dropped significantly to 16.7% following the employment data release[1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates steady in June and July, with potential cuts in September and either November or December[2] - Market expectations for policy rates have shifted closer to the Federal Reserve's stance rather than the White House's position[2] Sector Performance - Service sector employment rose from 132,000 to 145,000, indicating resilience in this area, while goods-producing jobs fell from an increase of 11,000 to a decrease of 5,000[5] - Average hourly earnings saw a month-on-month increase of 0.42%, maintaining a year-on-year growth rate of 3.9%[5] - Job openings to unemployed persons ratio remains at 1, below the 2019 level, indicating a balanced labor market[5]

Overall Economic Activity - Economic activity in the U.S. is generally experiencing a slight to moderate decline, with half of the regions reporting a downturn, while three regions are stable and three show slight growth [2][3] - Manufacturing activity is broadly contracting, and consumer spending is mixed, with retail and dining sectors showing weakness, although some categories like automobiles are seeing increased demand due to tariff expectations [2][3] - The housing market is sluggish, with new home construction slowing down and existing home sales remaining flat, while inventory pressures are rising [2][3] Labor Market - Employment conditions are relatively stable, with most regions reporting flat employment rates, although some sectors like manufacturing and construction are seeing layoffs or hiring freezes [4] - Wage growth is moderate, with over 70% of businesses adopting a cautious approach to future hiring, and many have prepared for potential layoffs [4][11] - Job openings have unexpectedly increased, but the number of voluntary resignations has dropped significantly, indicating weakened confidence in the job market [11][12] Inflation and Pricing - Prices have been rising at a moderate pace, with tariffs exerting upward pressure on costs and prices, leading manufacturers to raise prices or reduce profits [5][6] - The real estate market remains stable, but new construction activities are either flat or slowing down due to uncertainty and high costs [6] - Service industries are facing limitations in pricing power, with some businesses delaying price adjustments to maintain demand [5][6] Regional Economic Highlights - Boston reports slight declines in consumption and housing prices, with businesses delaying hiring due to tariffs [7] - Atlanta sees growth in the energy sector, particularly LNG exports, while manufacturing is noticeably declining [8] - San Francisco's technology and financial services remain stable, but retail is shrinking, and the agricultural and real estate markets are softening [9] Policy and Economic Outlook - The intertwining of tariff disputes and interest rate cut expectations is creating a dual challenge for the U.S. economy, with markets anticipating at least two rate cuts within the year [14][15] - Recent data has led to increased speculation about the Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts, with a significant probability now assigned to cuts occurring in September or earlier [14] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs and geopolitical risks continues to weigh on economic outlooks, with many regions maintaining a cautious stance [9][10]

新订单指数暴跌5.9点至46.4，创近一年最大降幅；反映业务活跃度的指标骤降3.7点至50，为五年最低 美国服务业活动近一年来首次陷入萎缩区间，需求突然回落的同时，价格压力加速攀升——新一轮对等关税的冲击波正在全美经济中扩散。 美国供应管理协会（ISM）周三表示，美国非制造业PMI降至49.9，跌破50大关，也是自2024年6月以来的最低水平。这一数值弱于彭博调查中除两位经济学 家外的所有预测，新订单指标创下2024年6月以来最大跌幅，而支付价格指数则飙升至2022年末以来的最高水平。 数据显示，需求"急冻"与通胀"高烧"并存： 数据公布后，美国2年期至10年期国债收益率跌至5月9日以来的最低水平。标普500指数涨幅收窄。 ISM调查委员会主席史蒂夫·米勒（Steve Miller）表示："当前指数并非严重萎缩的信号，而是反映了企业对长期关税不确定性的普遍焦虑。受访者持续抱怨 难以制定计划，许多公司正推迟或减少订单，直至政策影响明朗化。" 随着企业重构供应链，供应商交货时间延长，但库存情绪指数却飙升至62.9（近11个月高点），预示未来数月制造业可能承压。就业指数微升1.7点至50.7， 显示招聘近乎停滞。" ...

周五公布的美国4月非农就业报告揭开劳动力市场双面图景：新增就业17.7万人远超预期的13万，但前两月累计下 修5.8万；失业率持稳4.2%的同时，薪资年率3.8%低于预期。这份交织着韧性与裂痕的报告，引发金融市场剧烈波 动，黄金急挫8美元，美元飙升20点，美债收益率触及日内低谷。 数据修正暗藏隐忧尽管4月数据表现亮眼，劳工统计局将2月就业人数从11.7万下修至10.2万，3月从22.8万下修至 18.5万，两月累计减少5.8万就业岗位。这种"数据回撤"现象引发市场警惕，显示此前就业市场热度或被高估。 本活动仅限2025年5月1日-5月31日期间新开通的「MT5阿尔法账户类型」参与,账户需完成至少10交易积分 累计,具体兑换流程以客户经理指引为准。 政策博弈暗流涌动美联储5月会议料维持利率不变，但交易员已将年内降息预期调整至四次。惠誉评级美国经济研 究主管Olu Sonola强调："报告展现的'R'是韧性（Resilience）而非衰退（Recession）。"不过其警告，贸易政策可 能成为新的经济拖累。 劳动力蓄水池扩容劳动参与率微升至62.6%，25-54岁核心工作群体参与率创七个月新高，显示更多潜在劳动者 ...

Core Viewpoint - The April non-farm payroll data indicates a slight decline in employment growth, with potential implications for the overall labor market stability and economic outlook [1][3][17]. Group 1: Employment Data - In April, the non-farm employment increased by 177,000, showing a slight decrease compared to the previous month [3]. - The combined downward revision of 58,000 jobs for February and March suggests a cooling trend in the job market [3]. - The three-month moving average of non-farm employment indicates a downward trend, pointing to a continued softening in the employment market [3]. Group 2: Sector Performance - Job growth in April was primarily concentrated in the education and healthcare sectors (70,000), transportation and warehousing (29,000), and leisure and hospitality (24,000) [5]. - Retail and leisure hotel sectors experienced the most significant declines, with reductions of 24,000 and 14,000 jobs, respectively [5]. Group 3: Unemployment Rate - The unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2% in April, with a slight increase in the labor force participation rate by 0.1 percentage points [7]. - The U6 unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.8%, indicating a stable employment market [7]. Group 4: Labor Market Dynamics - The number of job vacancies decreased to 7.19 million in March, with a vacancy rate of 4.3%, the lowest in nearly six months [9]. - The labor supply-demand gap recorded 110,000, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels and suggesting a balance in the labor market [9]. Group 5: Wage Growth - Average hourly earnings growth in April showed a slight month-over-month decrease to 0.2%, while year-over-year growth remained steady at 3.8% [10]. - The highest year-over-year wage growth was observed in the retail and business services sectors, at 4.5% and 4.4%, respectively [12]. - Real wage growth, adjusted for inflation, increased to 1.4% in March, reflecting a steady increase in wage income [15]. Group 6: Economic Outlook - Following the release of the non-farm data, market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have been slightly adjusted to 3.5 times for the year, indicating a moderation in economic risk concerns [17]. - Despite the stable employment data, the impact of government layoffs and ongoing economic policy uncertainties may continue to dampen hiring prospects [17].

Group 1 - The latest non-farm payroll report indicates that the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding the expected 130,000 [1] - The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, aligning with market expectations [1] - Average hourly wage growth year-over-year was recorded at 3.8%, slightly below the expected 3.9% [1] Group 2 - The revisions for February and March non-farm employment numbers showed a downward adjustment of 58,000 jobs combined [1] - The healthcare, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance sectors continued to see job growth [3] - The construction sector added 11,000 jobs, which was anticipated due to expected spring activity [3] Group 3 - The transportation and warehousing sector added 29,000 jobs, potentially indicating an increase in tariffs [3] - Average hourly wage growth was slightly below expectations at 0.2%, compared to the anticipated 0.3% [3] - Year-over-year wage growth of 3.8% outpaced consumer price inflation, leading to real income growth [3]