Non-farm payrolls (NFP) news

Stay ahead of the curve with our dedicated non-farm payrolls (NFP) page. This crucial economic indicator provides a snapshot of US employment, excluding agricultural workers, and has a significant impact on financial markets. Here, you'll find up-to-the-minute coverage of NFP releases, including expert analysis of the data, its implications for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and its influence on various asset classes. Explore forecasts, understand market reactions, and gain insights into the broader economic trends revealed by this key report.

Mixed feelings after the April Non-Farm Payrolls beat and Consumer Sentiment miss – Market Check

Global Markets update: US equities remain stoic following retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy hubs and a solid NFP beat of 115K. Despite a miss in consumer sentiment and higher inflation expectations, the cold-truce narrative persists. Explore our intraday market outlook and technical levels for the weekend

08-05-2026 14:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: GBP/USD potential bullish reversal above 20-day moving average

GBP/USD is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal as sterling remains supported above key technical levels despite renewed US-Iran tensions. Traders are closely watching the US non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate, and Michigan consumer sentiment data for fresh directional cues. Intermarket analysis suggests the Bank of England may stay more hawkish than the Federal Reserve, while technical indicators point to strengthening upside momentum toward the 1.3640/3665 resistance zone.

08-05-2026 05:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong