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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
GermanyGermany Employed Persons climbed to 41.9M in January 2014
FMPMonthlyReleased January 2014
Germany Employed Persons climbed to 41.9M in January 2014, up 0.02M from December's 41.88M reading.
Latest Release
41.900000
Actual
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Consensus
41.880000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | INDEX | Bullish DE | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Employed Persons (Germany) was reported at 41.90 million in January 2014. The reading rose from the previous value of 41.88 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with DAX (Bullish DE). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Bundesbank Balz Speech (Jun 17) and Bundesbank Nagel Speech (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update January 2014.
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About Employed Persons — Germany
DEFINITION
Employed Persons is a financial indicator that measures the number of individuals who are currently employed in a specific country or region. It provides valuable insights into the overall health of the labor market and the level of economic activity. This indicator is often used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess the strength of an economy and make informed decisions. A higher number of employed persons is generally seen as a positive sign, indicating a growing economy and potential for increased consumer spending. Conversely, a decrease in employed persons may signal a weakening economy and potential job market challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2014): actual 41.9 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with DAX (Bullish DE, r=0.55) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.