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.

Week Ahead - FOMC minutes and US jobs report eyed, RBA may hike again

It will be an eventful week, the ISM manufacturing report, the fourth of July Holiday, the Fed Minutes, and the nonfarm payroll report. Wall Street is starting to believe in those Fed dot plots and this week’s economic data points may provide more evidence for the hawks. The ISM manufacturing report is expected to show activity is stabilizing. The Fed minutes will emphasize the fear that core inflation is proving to be stickier.

Jun 30, 2023 by Craig Erlam

Euro edges lower on weak German, eurozone numbers

Eurozone and German releases were softer than expected ECB expected to hike at next week's meeting The euro has edged lower on Tuesday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0695 in the North American session, down 0.16%. Eurozone and German releases were soft on Tuesday.

Jun 6, 2023 by Kenneth Fisher