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.

AUD/USD edges lower ahead of RBA rate announcement

US nonfarm payrolls surge, unemployment climbs RBA expected to pause at Tuesday's meeting The Australian dollar is coming off a strong week, with gains of 1.35%. AUD/USD has edged lower on Monday, trading at 0.6594, down 0.17%. US nonfarm payrolls surge Friday's US employment report was a reminder that the labour market remains robust.

05-06-2023 06:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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