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.

Nasdaq - Tech leading the surge, jobless claims steady but weaknesses appearing

Tech boosted by Google announcement Continuing jobless claims continue to rise Nasdaq nearing all-time highs It's been an interesting day in financial markets with US stocks performing well, particularly the Nasdaq, and Europe rather poorly. Tech is the difference maker, with Alphabet leading the charge after Google announced the release of its new AI model "Gemini".

Dec 07, 2023 by Craig Erlam

New Zealand dollar climbs ahead of NZ Manufacturing Sales

New Zealand Manufacturing Sales expected to improve to 0.9% China releases CPI on Saturday The New Zealand dollar is in positive territory on Thursday. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6168, up 0.48%. NZ manufacturing sales expected to rebound The manufacturing sector has been in a major slump worldwide and New Zealand has not been immune.

Dec 07, 2023 by Kenneth Fisher