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.

GBP/USD Stalls as Bulls and Bears Clash Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

The GBP/USD pair is currently experiencing a standoff between bulls and bears, with the pair clinging to support at the 1.2850 level. The upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy meetings are adding to market uncertainty, with the odds of a BoE rate cut hovering around 58%. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced immediate spending cuts, citing the unsustainability of public finances. Most Read: Trump Courts Crypto Fans Amid Bitcoin’s Battle to Break $70k Barrier Cable has h

30-07-2024 06:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

Market Insights Podcast - Big week ahead with FOMC, BOJ and NFP on the radar

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events as well as the impact on global markets. Pivotal week peppered with major risk events; a trio of key central bank monetary policy outcomes (Fed FOMC, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England) and US non-farm payrolls data for July to wrap up the week.

30-07-2024 00:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong