Free Trial

CANADA DATA: Participation Assumptions Key Behind U/E Rate Estimate Differences

CANADA DATA
  • Bloomberg consensus sees Canadian jobs growth of 25k in November after 14.5k in October, whilst the below Canadian bank analysts see a mild skew softer with a median 20k.
  • There’s broad agreement with the unemployment rate ticking up to 6.6% although Scotia stand out with their 6.4% call. It highlights just how much participation rate changes can have an impact on perceptions on broader labour market balance.
  • The below table shows comments from analysts at the higher, middle and lower end of the spectrum in estimates for jobs growth: 
89 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • Bloomberg consensus sees Canadian jobs growth of 25k in November after 14.5k in October, whilst the below Canadian bank analysts see a mild skew softer with a median 20k.
  • There’s broad agreement with the unemployment rate ticking up to 6.6% although Scotia stand out with their 6.4% call. It highlights just how much participation rate changes can have an impact on perceptions on broader labour market balance.
  • The below table shows comments from analysts at the higher, middle and lower end of the spectrum in estimates for jobs growth: