actual 183, previous 176
The Employment Change report for January in the United States is a high-impact economic indicator that measures the net change in the number of employed individuals in the country for the specified month. In this instance, the actual employment change was 183,000, which exceeded the market estimate of 148,000 by 35,000. This represents a 3.977% increase from the previous month's figure of 176,000.
A higher-than-expected employment change is generally seen as a positive sign for the economy, indicating potential growth and increased consumer spending. This data point can influence market sentiment, particularly in relation to the US dollar (USD) and other financial instruments tied to the US economy.