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 Technical: Minor pull-back found support with bullish elements sighted in Caterpillar

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to lag behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 since the 7 April 2025 swing low. After a recent five-day pullback, the US Wall Street 30 CFD Index shows signs of support near 43,600, with bullish signals emerging, especially from Caterpillar, its third-largest component. Ahead of CAT’s Q2 earnings release on 5 August, short-term technicals suggest a potential rebound toward key resistance levels.

04-08-2025 09:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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