Payroll call

Payroll call

From Global Research Unlocked by BofA Global Research

May 8, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 197

About this episode

The episode discusses the US payroll report and its implications for monetary policy and the labor market.

Please join Ralf Preusser in discussion with Aditya Bhave, Mark Cabana, Alex Cohen and Shruti Mishra to review the US payroll report. The US labor market remains central to the outlook for US monetary policy and therefore also a key driver for US rates and the dollar. You may also enjoy listening to the Merrill Perspectives podcast, featuring conversations on the big stories, news and trends affecting your everyday financial life. "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation…

People in this episode

Host: Ralf Preusser

Guests: Aditya Bhave, Mark Cabana, Alex Cohen, Shruti Mishra

Topics covered

  • US payroll report
  • US labor market
  • monetary policy
  • US rates
  • US dollar

Keywords

  • payroll report
  • labor market
  • monetary policy
  • US rates
  • US dollar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bank of America, BofA Global Research, BofA Securities

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