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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.

NFP React: Stocks rise on strong jobs report and slowing wage pressures, ISM Services contract, oil rises, gold higher as Fed hiking job almost done, crypto pares losses
US stocks initially rallied after the NFP report showed the labor market remains strong and as wage price spiral risks are easing. The Fed will stay on their tightening course but risks of more hikes in the Spring are easing as optimism is growing that wage pressures will continue to drop. Stocks are getting a boost here as Fed rate hike bets get slashed, but earnings risks should keep the gains somewhat limited.  The focus will shift to next week’s inflation report and traders should not be sur
06-01-2023 10:15 GMT by Edward Moya
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Treading water
Markets are treading water ahead of the release of the first jobs report of the new year, with investors very aware of just how important this could be after last month's setback. The November report contained everything the Federal Reserve did not want to see. Strong jobs growth - with upward revisions to prior releases - much higher wages than anticipated and weaker participation.
06-01-2023 07:38 GMT by Craig Erlam
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