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.

USD/CHF rises as Swiss retail sales fall, Swiss CPI next

Swiss retail sales decline by 2.3% Swiss inflation expected to dip to 1.5% US unemployment claims drop to 228,000 US PCE Price Index rises by 3.3% The Swiss franc has lost ground on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8835, up 0.59%. Thursday's Swiss retail sales for July looked awful, falling 2.3% m/m.

31-08-2023 10:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

NZ dollar pares gains, business confidence next

US GDP expanded by 2.1% ADP Employment slides to 177,000 New Zealand business confidence expected to improve The New Zealand dollar posted slight gains on Wednesday but then retreated, after sizzling on Tuesday with gains of 1%. In the North American session, NZD/USD is flat at 0.5970.

30-08-2023 13:07 GMT by Kenneth Fisher