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 Weekly Outlook - US Dollar's Fate Hinges on NFP as Fed Rate Cut Looms

US equities finished strong, driven by tech and retail stocks, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs. The US dollar weakened due to increased expectations of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The upcoming week's focus is on US jobs data, which could impact the Fed's decision and the US dollar's performance.

29-11-2024 13:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Weekly Outlook - US Elections and Central Banks Lead the Way

Global markets experienced a mixed week, influenced by geopolitical risks and US jobs data revisions. The week ahead focuses on China's Standing Committee meeting, the US election and Central Bank Meetings. Wall Street indexes struggled, potentially due to high valuations and AI capital spend. Read More: GBP/USD Technical: Trendline Break Sets the Stage for Further Downside Week in Review: US Jobs Revised Downward After Positive GDP A mixed week comes to a close as markets deal with renewed geo

01-11-2024 12:27 GMT by Zain Vawda