The United States reported its unemployment claims at 8:30 PM WIB. This data serves as a crucial indicator for assessing the health of the labor market in the US.
The unemployment claims were recorded at 211K, which is lower than the forecast of 222K predicted by trading analysts, and also below the previous level of 219K. This situation indicates that fewer individuals are seeking unemployment benefits.
The decrease in unemployment claims suggests that fewer people are losing their jobs, reflecting a stronger and more stable labor market. A reduction in claims can be interpreted as a sign of positive economic growth.
Following the release of this data, gold prices experienced a downturn, fluctuating around $2.63. Similarly, the major currencies, EURUSD and GBPUSD, encountered pressure after the announcement.
