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.

Dow Jones Tumbles: Wall Street Indexes Slide, Dow Hits One-Month Lows, Down 1.4%

Wall Street's main indexes plummeted today, with the Dow hitting a one-month low, down 1.4%. New U.S. tariffs, disappointing Amazon earnings, and a weaker jobs report fueled investor caution. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reached over two-month lows, and the "fear gauge" volatility index surged. Tech and consumer discretionary stocks led the decline.

01-08-2025 15:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

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