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.

Chart alert: USD/JPY plummeted 0.5% on suspected deliberate intervention, key levels to watch ahead of NFP

USD/JPY tumbled sharply after a sudden bout of yen strength raised suspicions of stealth intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. While widening US-Japan yield spreads continue to favour a stronger dollar, record speculative short positions in the yen increase the risk of further intervention-driven volatility. Traders are now watching the critical 160.90 support level and the US jobs report for the next major directional catalyst.

02-07-2026 08:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Tech rout deepens and Middle East tensions fuel market tremors

Global markets entered a risk-off phase amid a deep technology selloff, escalating Middle East tensions, and stronger-than-expected US employment data. Semiconductor stocks led losses amid growing concerns over AI valuations, while rising oil prices following Iran-Israel hostilities revived inflation fears. Meanwhile, robust US payrolls data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher while pressuring global equities.

08-06-2026 02:09 GMT by Kelvin Wong