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.

Aussie slides on fears over the US economy

The Australian dollar has taken a nasty spill to start off the trading week. AUD/USD dropped as much has 2.5% in the Asian session and fell to its lowest levels since November 2023.

05-08-2024 06:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Weekly Outlook - Rising US Job Fears, Geopolitics in the Spotlight

US jobs data underwhelmed, triggering the SAHM rule, signaling a likely recession. The Magnificent 7 tech companies have lost nearly $1.75 trillion in market capitalization over the past 10 days. Rate cut bets for the US face significant revisions with recessionary fears weighing on global markets. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) next week. Will the RBA deliver a dovish pivot. Read More: EUR/CHF: Medium-term global risk-off kickstarts (Part 2) Week in Review: US Unemployment Rate Triggers Reces

02-08-2024 13:37 GMT by Zain Vawda