Today's economic data releases present a comprehensive overview of the U.S. economic landscape with particular emphasis on employment and inflation. With the core inflation rates yet to be released, attention turns to the positive surprise in non-farm payrolls, indicating a robust job market. However, caution is advised as these developments could influence future monetary policy adjustments by the Federal Reserve depending on inflation trends.
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 2.6% | - | 2.5% | - | High |
| Core Inflation Rate MoM (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 0.2% | - | 0.2% | - | High |
| Unemployment Rate (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.5% | -0.1 | High |
| Inflation Rate MoM (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 0.3% | - | 0.1% | - | High |
| Inflation Rate YoY (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 2.7% | - | 2.4% | - | High |
| Non Farm Payrolls (Jan) | 2026-02-11 13:30:00 | 48K | 130K | 40K | 82K | High |
๐ฃ๏ธ Economic Interpretation:
๐ Currency Impact Analysis:
The current figures show a mixed picture with strong employment data providing a supportive backdrop for the USD. However, the inflation-related numbers, once released, will be decisive in determining whether this support is sustained or tempered by potential inflationary concerns, thus posing a balanced risk outlook.