Pantheon Macro economists predict weaker April payroll growth
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Updated · Seeking Alpha · May 4
Pantheon Macro economists predict weaker April payroll growth
8 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · May 4
The firm forecasts 75,000 jobs in April, below March's gain and only slightly above a 62,000 consensus estimate ahead of Friday's US labour report.
The call urges investors to lower expectations after March's stronger reading, signalling a cooler hiring backdrop in the latest employment data.
For context, Kalshi traders later saw a 50% chance of at least 66,000 jobs and 30% odds of 100,000 or more, underscoring uncertainty around volatile payroll trends.
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