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.

Euro flat as German inflation declines

German inflation confirmed at -0.4% US nonfarm payrolls project to accelerate to 180,000 The euro has edged lower on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0774, down 0.17%.

08-12-2023 04:51 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Nasdaq - Tech leading the surge, jobless claims steady but weaknesses appearing

Tech boosted by Google announcement Continuing jobless claims continue to rise Nasdaq nearing all-time highs It's been an interesting day in financial markets with US stocks performing well, particularly the Nasdaq, and Europe rather poorly. Tech is the difference maker, with Alphabet leading the charge after Google announced the release of its new AI model "Gemini".

07-12-2023 12:59 GMT by Craig Erlam