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.

Worst quarter for stocks in two years, US data, Walgreens earnings, bitcoin lower

Equities fall on inflation jitters, Russia Stocks finished the quarter on a down note as the latest economic data shows inflation is weighing on the consumer and as President Putin vows to halt gas supplies to Europe unless payments are made in roubles. The worst quarter in two years isn’t so bad as the S&P 500 index is roughly 5% away from record highs. Wall Street will have a lot to debate over the next few months but a choppy stock market seems likely as no clear answers will be had on when

31-03-2022 12:34 GMT by Edward Moya

SPR Rumours Send Oil Lower

Biden expected to release oil from reserves Asian markets are being dominated today by the news that US President Biden is apparently considering a material release of oil from its strategic petroleum reserves (SPR), which could total a million barrels a day and potentially total 180 million barrel. That is roughly 1/3rd of the total SPR.

31-03-2022 03:48 GMT by Jeffrey Halley