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USD starts Q2 subdued

The greenback started the second quarter in subdued fashion after weaker than expected jobs data offered more evidence suggesting the economy shifted into a lower gear in the first quarter. ADP said its survey of private…

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  • The greenback started the second quarter in subdued fashion after weaker than expected jobs data offered more evidence suggesting the economy shifted into a lower gear in the first quarter.
  • ADP said its survey of private sector job growth totaled 189,000 – the lowest in 14 months – and under forecasts of 225,000.
  • A slight upward revision to February could help temper the disappointment, however.
  • On the bright side, ADP doesn’t always serve as an accurate barometer of nonfarm payrolls but at the margin suggests a slight higher risk of disappointment.
  • Underwhelming job growth Friday would dampen U.S. rate hike expectations and weigh on the dollar.

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