US: JOLTS data in the limelight today – Nomura

In the US, JOLTS data in August showed a modest acceleration in labor market turnover, suggesting some upside risks to wage growth over the next few months, point out the research team at Nomura.

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“Incoming data for September will be important to evaluate whether the acceleration is part of a new trend. Vacancies remain at multiyear highs with more than one job posting for every unemployed worker, consistent with steady labor market strength.”