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.

Euro falls to 22-month low

After starting the week with gains, the euro has been on a nasty slide, which has continued on Friday. EUR/USD has dropped below the symbolic 1.10 level in the European session and is at its lowest level since June 2020. Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant sends euro lower The intensified fighting which is raging in Ukraine has taken its toll on the euro. The grim news of a fire at a Ukrainian nuclear plant caused by Russian shelling has resulted in safe haven flows which has boosted the US dollar

04-03-2022 06:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Dollar climbs on Ukrainian nuclear fire

The US dollar surges on Ukrainian nuclear fears Notably, the US dollar did not experience any relief flows seen in energy and equity markets overnight in New York, as US yields held onto their gains of the previous session. The rising price of commodities increases demand for US dollar, as does Ukraine haven flows, and should continue to support the greenback into the weekend.

04-03-2022 04:52 GMT by Jeffrey Halley