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.

FTSE 100 - Tentatively higher with an eye on US inflation data

Attention remains on US inflation data today Only a much lower core CPI reading could tempt the Fed to reconsider hiking in two weeks UK100 rebounds but caution may remain unless key level is overcome

12-07-2023 06:25 GMT by Craig Erlam

Gold - Edging higher ahead of the US inflation report

Gold appears to have found some support again in recent days after rebounding twice around $1,900. The US jobs report was one possible risk event that could have triggered a big move in gold, one way or another, and the other is due tomorrow in the shape of the US inflation report. It seems gold bulls are feeling a little more confident, although $1,940 still poses a test having been a notable area of support in late May and the first half of June. Gold Source - OANDA on Trading View We could j

11-07-2023 10:08 GMT by Craig Erlam