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Posted April 8, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Initial unemployment claims are expected to arrive around 210k again, against the backdrop of the last seven weeks printing a narrow range between 202k and 214k. The recent figures signal stability in labor conditions amidst a corporate community that is refraining from substantial layoffs. In the Interactive Brokers prediction market, meanwhile, there are 51% odds of a number north of 210k as well as a 47% likelihood of a figure at or below that threshold. When looking over and under, the 220k “Yes” and the 200k “No” are going for $0.11 and $0.18, pointing to a 29% possibility of a meaningful swing in either direction. Similarly, the weekly Reuters poll of 32 forecasters stands at a median of 210k, while sporting minimum and maximum projections of 199k and 220k.
Bank of Korea to Pause
Central bankers in Seoul are positioned to leave their key interest rate unchanged at tomorrow’s meeting, as policymakers are confronted with inflationary pressures stemming from elevated energy prices and a weak won. South Korea imports most of its crude oil needs from the Strait of Hormuz, which has become a significant risk due to recent hostilities. Furthermore, there’s a 95% chance of no shift at this Thursday’s decision and the nation is likely at the end of its easing cycle, with the next move in borrowing costs poised to be a hike, rather than a cut.
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