Orphe Divounguy's job growth estimate differs from Bureau of Labor Statistics report
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What happened
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 156,000 jobs in October, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. Orphe Divounguy, Chief Economist for Zillow, estimated job growth would be 86,000, which was lower than the official figure.
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Why it matters
The Bureau of Labor Statistics job report is a core input for the FED's monetary policy decisions. Furthermore, economic indicators like job growth influence the health of the housing market, which is central to Zillow's business.
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Who's involved
- Orphe DivounguyChief Economist for Zillow, who commented on the job report.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsUS government agency that released the official job report.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The entities involved
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Orphe Divounguy
American economist
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
US government agency
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- NPR reported the latest unemployment data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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- Elise Gould comments on the BLS job growth report as Fed officials review the data.
- BLS data is being used to inform discussions regarding consumer finance.