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.

Canadian dollar edges lower ahead of Cdn., US job reports

The Canadian dollar is slightly lower on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3559, up 0.12%. Canada and the US will both release employment data later today, which could mean some volatility from USD/CAD in the North American session. Employment in Canada is expected to drop to 25,000 in March, a significant decline from the February gain of 40,700.

05-04-2024 05:39 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Aussie rally continues as services PMI rises

The Australian dollar continues to power ahead and has posted strong gains for a third straight day. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6614, up 0.75%. Australian Services PMI shows faster expansion The driver behind the Aussie’s sharp gains today was the Services PMI report, which improved to 54.4 in March.

04-04-2024 10:31 GMT by Kenneth Fisher