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.

Traders eye the US jobs report after an exceptional end to 2023

An exceptional end to the year has left markets with a lot to live up to in 2024, with huge rate cuts and a soft landing now among the things investors have priced in. The fantasy scenario for central bankers across the globe over the last couple of years is now a very real possibility but it's also far from guaranteed, despite how markets are now positioned. With so much now to live up to, investors may start asking themselves whether evaluations have become a little stretched. Everyone will na

02-01-2024 17:48 GMT by Craig Erlam

GBP/USD shrugs after mixed UK data

UK retail sales jump 1.3%, GDP contracts by 0.1% US to release PCE Price Index on Friday The British pound is drifting on Friday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2701, up 0.08%. UK retail sales rebound but GDP contracts UK retail sales jumped 1.3% in November m/m, bouncing back from 0% in October and beating the consensus estimate of 0.4%.

22-12-2023 04:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher