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.

Aussie slides after hot US nonfarm payrolls

The Australian dollar has fallen almost 1% after the US nonfarm payrolls and has given up today's earlier gains. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6644, down 0.40%. The US dollar has started 2024 on the right foot, recording gains against most of the major currencies in the month of January.

02-02-2024 09:04 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar eyes US nonfarm payrolls

The Canadian dollar is drifting but things could get busier in the North American session as the US releases the nonfarm payrolls report. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3371, down 0.11%. US nonfarm payrolls expected to drop to 180,000 The week wraps up with the US nonfarm payroll report later today.

02-02-2024 06:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher