Why are jobs revised and is there a better way?  I think so. It starts with the data.
Why are jobs revised and is there a better way? I think so. It starts with the data.
There are a number of reasons for revisions. it is not an exact science that starts with data collection.
Baker Hughes oil rig count -5 at 410
Baker Hughes oil rig count -5 at 410
Rig count from Baker Hughes for the current week
Swiss Pres. Keller:  Government disappointed by US tariffs imposed on country
Swiss Pres. Keller: Government disappointed by US tariffs imposed on country
Swiss Pres. Keller is speaking after US imposed 39% tariff on Swiss imports
investingLive European markets wrap: Stocks stumble, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report
investingLive European markets wrap: Stocks stumble, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report
Market news from the European morning session on Aug 1, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe
Non-farm payrolls to be weaker in July, reinforcing the Fed's stance - BofA
Non-farm payrolls to be weaker in July, reinforcing the Fed's stance - BofA
A preview note from BofA ahead of the main event later today
What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?
What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?
Knowing the range of expectations is important, but the distribution of forecasts is another key input in the market's reaction
market overview
Eurozone July preliminary CPI +2.0% vs +1.9% y/y expected
Eurozone July preliminary CPI +2.0% vs +1.9% y/y expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 1 August 2025
UK July final manufacturing PMI 48.0 vs 48.2 prelim
UK July final manufacturing PMI 48.0 vs 48.2 prelim
Final reading released by S&P Global - 1 August 2025
Switzerland says that 39% tariffs from US do not apply to pharmaceuticals
Switzerland says that 39% tariffs from US do not apply to pharmaceuticals
That's an important clarification to make I would say
Politics
Eurozone July final manufacturing PMI 49.8 vs 49.8 prelim
Eurozone July final manufacturing PMI 49.8 vs 49.8 prelim
Latest data released by HCOB - 1 August 2025
Germany July final manufacturing PMI 49.1 vs 49.2 prelim
Germany July final manufacturing PMI 49.1 vs 49.2 prelim
Final reading released by HCOB - 1 August 2025
EU trade commissioner Sefcovic says the work continues on trade deal with US
EU trade commissioner Sefcovic says the work continues on trade deal with US
Sefcovic says new US tariffs reflect only the first results of the deal
Politics
France July final manufacturing PMI 48.2 vs 48.4 prelim
France July final manufacturing PMI 48.2 vs 48.4 prelim
Latest data released by HCOB - 1 August 2025
Italy July manufacturing PMI 49.8 vs 49.0 expected
Italy July manufacturing PMI 49.8 vs 49.0 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 1 August 2025
Spain July manufacturing PMI 51.9 vs 51.5 expected
Spain July manufacturing PMI 51.9 vs 51.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 1 August 2025
A rocky start to the new month for European stocks
A rocky start to the new month for European stocks
The broader market mood is also keeping on the defensive as the US finalises list of reciprocal tariffs
Stocks
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
All eyes on the US NFP report
market overview
UK July Nationwide house prices +0.6% vs +0.3% m/m expected
UK July Nationwide house prices +0.6% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Nationwide Building Society - 1 August 2025
Trade headlines dominate as we enter the final stretch of the week
Trade headlines dominate as we enter the final stretch of the week
Trump made sure markets are aware that he's not overlooking things on the trade front
Politics
Japan prime minister Ishiba says continuing to ask US to lower auto tariffs
Japan prime minister Ishiba says continuing to ask US to lower auto tariffs
It's tough to negotiate considering his position though
Politics
US says Taiwan's announcement that tariff negotiations are continuing is accurate
US says Taiwan's announcement that tariff negotiations are continuing is accurate
Remarks by a US official on trade talks with Taiwan, via Reuters
Politics
InvestingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump tariffs agaian: 35% on Canada, 39% on Swiss
InvestingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump tariffs agaian: 35% on Canada, 39% on Swiss
News for Asian trading on Friday, August 1, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
China signals policy support to bolster economy, rein in competition, accelerate AI
China signals policy support to bolster economy, rein in competition, accelerate AI
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC) is China's State Planner
China
Trump says he is open to further tariff discussions with Canada
Trump says he is open to further tariff discussions with Canada
May speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney later in the evening
Politics
CAD
China Caixin July 2025 Manufacturing PMI 49.5 (expected 50.3, prior 50.4)
China Caixin July 2025 Manufacturing PMI 49.5 (expected 50.3, prior 50.4)
The private-survey Caixin manufacturing PMI almost worse than the official PMI - exports drag
China
Japan’s economy minister urges caution on rates, calls for U.S. tariff relief
Japan’s economy minister urges caution on rates, calls for U.S. tariff relief
He warned that elevated U.S. tariffs would weigh on Japan’s economy
BOJ
JPY