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.

Podcast - Huge NFP number but the US jobs report wasn't all bad

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam joined Jonny Hart and Trader Nick to discuss the US jobs report and what it means for the markets and interest rates. They also talked about oil prices ahead of this weekend's OPEC+ meeting and previewed the week ahead.

02-06-2023 12:43 GMT by Craig Erlam

Energy traders afraid to be short heading into OPEC weekend meeting

JMMC and OPEC+ ministerial meeting on Sunday June 4th Gold's weekly gain hurt as traders price in one more hike Bitcoin holds onto $27,000 for now Oil Crude prices are having a strong finish to the week after the US jobs report showed the economy is not ready to head into a recession. Oil was heavier throughout the earlier part of the week on disappointing Chinese data and expectations that OPEC+ would not be able to deliver more production cuts despite the Saudi warning to short-sellers.

02-06-2023 11:34 GMT by Edward Moya