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.

Australian dollar takes an NFP tumble
After a miserable end to the week, the Aussie is steady on Monday and is trading at 0.6912. The January US nonfarm payrolls was a blowout that shocked the markets. The economy created a stunning 517,000 new jobs, crushing the estimate of 185,000 and well above the previous read of 260,000.
by Kenneth Fisher
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Market Insights Podcast (Episode 427)
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss the jobs report, earnings from Apple, Amazon and Alphabet, and interest rate decisions from the ECB and BoE.
by Craig Erlam
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