No big surprises in the last labor related figure before the NFP. Jobless claims stand at 270K, a bit under expectations but above last week’s number. Steady she goes. Continuing claims are at 2.255, similar to predictions as well. The four week moving average fell to 268,250.
The US dollar is marginally stronger in the immediate aftermath. Everything is set for the big event.
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