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.

Markets react sharply after the major NFP miss

Markets are getting scared by a weak NFP report: only 73K jobs added vs 110K expected, with a massive revision to 14K for the prior month. Equities face a harsh wake-up call, and the US Dollar slides after a strong stretch. In this market reaction breakdown, we explore gold, major FX pairs and equity indices to prepare for what could be a volatile start to August.

01-08-2025 15:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Major NFP disappointment combined with sharp downward revisions

Crucial Non-Farm Payrolls report, showing a consequent miss. With just 73K jobs added vs 110K expected and a brutal downward revision for the prior month, risk assets are selling off sharply. The VIX surging, bonds and gold ralling, and traders now price in greater odds of a Fed rate cut in September.

01-08-2025 13:09 GMT by Elior Manier