Week in FX Americas Obama’s Dollar Gets a Helping Hand

President Obama has got to have a smile on that poker face of his, especially after a ho-hum showing at the debate this week. Non-farm payrolls are coming up trumps and in favor of his administration, more so now than a couple of months ago.

The US unemployment rate has fallen (+7.8%) to its lowest level since his inauguration as the economy continues to add jobs. A sign of steadier economic growth may help the Presidents campaign to win a second term in office. US payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted +114k jobs in September, despite being below the general forecast by -4k, the previous two months were revised higher by a collective +86k jobs.

Friday’s print is also the next-to-last snapshot of the US labour market before November’s election. The October release comes out only a few days before voters go to the polls; possibly too late to sway voter’s minds. For now, the pro risk trade does not favor long dollar positions. Let’s see what happens after the long weekend!

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