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April Jobs Report Fits with the Forecast

The April jobs report fits in nicely with our forecast. We see nothing indicating a slowdown and nothing that
would cause monetary policymakers additional anxiety that the economy is overheating, given their
projections for the unemployment rate. The level of payrolls was about as expected in April: The 164K gain
in April was soft, but that was balanced by a net upward revision to previous months’ gains of 30K. The
trend remains strong, with gains
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Monetary Policy Analytics
Monetary Policy Analytics

Led by former Federal Reserve Board Governor, Larry Meyer, Monetary Policy Analytics is an independent research firm focused on the macro economy, FOMC policy and interest rates. Our research is used by some of the world's largest hedge funds, fixed income asset managers, pension fund managers, currency desks, insurance companies and money center banks. The written commentary is outlined below:

Macro Views - A thematic presentation of Monetary Policy Analytic’s U.S. forecast that links our forecast of the key macro variables to monetary policy actions and market developments.

FOMC Briefing & Statement Comments - Timely, comprehensive commentaries interpreting and analyzing the implications of all FOMC communications.

Rates - Analysis and projections of the Fed's balance sheet, term premium, R* and their affects on the broader fixed income markets.

Weekly Update - Each week we publish an update based on incoming data.

In addition to the above, our clients may receive direct access to Larry Meyer and our team of Senior Economists and Senior Advisers via phone, email, conference call and in-person meetings.

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