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NFP

Non-Farm Payroll

Understanding the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) Report

The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) is a key economic report that indicates the number of jobs added or lost in the U.S. economy, excluding farm workers, government employees, private household employees, and employees of nonprofit organizations. It is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is part of the broader Employment Situation report. The NFP is a crucial indicator of U.S. economic strength and a significant event for financial markets, affecting investment decisions and monetary policy.

The NFP is important for several reasons:
  • Economic Health Indicator: It provides insight into the health of the U.S. economy by showing how many jobs are being created or lost, which is a direct indicator of economic activity.
  • Influence on Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve uses the NFP data to help make decisions on monetary policy, such as interest rate changes. A strong jobs report can signal a healthy economy, possibly leading to interest rate hikes, while a weak report might suggest economic challenges, potentially leading to rate cuts.
  • Market Impact: The NFP is closely watched by investors and traders around the world. It can cause significant movements in financial markets, including stock markets, bond markets, and the Forex market. A better-than-expected report can boost investor confidence, while a disappointing report can lead to market volatility.

Forex Market

The U.S. dollar and Forex currency pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD are hugely influenced by the non-farm payrolls data. Generally, If the data shows a healthy U.S. economy with growth and jobs added, the U.S. dollar is strong. On the other hand, a declining economy with a growing unemployment rate and a possible interest rate cut can cause traders to turn for stronger currencies.

Gold

The NFP report also affects gold. For example, in the case where the report’s data shows that state of the U.S. economy is declining, and the U.S. dollar seems weak to traders, traders might turn to safe haven assets like Gold.

The Non-Farm Payroll 2024 Dates

The report is released on the first Friday of each month, an hour before the opening of the U.S. Stock market.

Month Day Time (New York)
January 5 08:30
February 2 08:30
March 8 08:30
April 5 08:30
May 3 08:30
June 7 08:30
July 5 08:30
August 2 08:30
September 6 08:30
October 4 08:30
November 1 08:30
December 6 08:30
Risk Warning

Trading in CFDs carry a high level of risk to your capital due to the volatility of the underlying market. These products may not be suitable for all investors. Therefore, you should ensure that you understand the risks and seek advice from an independent and suitably licensed financial advisor.

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