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.

NFP Preview: February 2025 Jobs Report and US Dollar Impact

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the non-farm payroll (NFP) and jobs data for February 2025 on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Economists are predicting 170,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.0%. Key factors influencing February's jobs report include potential federal job cuts, changes in trade policies, a strong services sector, and mild weather conditions. Technical analysis of the US Dollar Index (DXY) shows it at a crossroads, where to next? Most Read: Dow J

06-03-2025 15:51 GMT by Zain Vawda

ECB Expected to Cut Rates: What It Means for the Euro and Markets

A 25 basis point cut to the ECB deposit facility rate is widely anticipated, marking the seventh cut in the current cycle. The ECB continues to cut rates amid slow Eurozone growth, while the Federal Reserve pauses, creating a notable divergence in monetary policy. What next for EUR/USD? Most Read: Dow Jones (DJIA) Holds Support: Tariffs, Data & US Auto Tariff Exemption A 25 basis point cut to the ECB deposit facility rate is fully expected today. However, the chances of another cut in April are

06-03-2025 07:14 GMT by Zain Vawda