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.

US Indices technicals as they open higher despite the miss in NFP – Cuts pricing boost stocks but sellers appear

US Indices are opening higher despite a sharp NFP miss (22K vs 75K expected) and downward revisions. While the weak data paints a bleak labor picture, stocks find support in renewed Fed cut bets, with 75 bps now priced for 2025. As the Fed enters blackout, market focus shifts to Timiraos’ hints on the September decision. Levels for Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

05-09-2025 14:17 GMT by Elior Manier

UK retail sales beat estimate, US nonfarm payrolls sink, pound jumps

UK retail sales accelerated in July but the cup was only half full as the June figure was revised sharply lower. In the US, nonfarm payrolls slipped to 22 thousand, down from 79 thousand and well short of the market estimate of 75 thousand.

05-09-2025 13:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher