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Nasdaq 100 analysis: Goldilocks NFP takes NDX to 14-month highs
The Nasdaq 100 is at 14-month highs after the headline NFP reading beat expectations for the 15th straight month, coming in at 339K vs. just 193K eyed
US dollar analysis: Will a strong NFP report force the Fed to hike?
The next major hurdle for the US dollar and the economy will be Friday’s NFP reading, which is expected to show nearly 200K net new jobs and wages to rise at 0.3% m/m
US dollar analysis: When will NFP be bad enough for the Fed to cut?
Instead of looking for an NFP reading that’s “good enough to keep the Fed raising interest rates,” US dollar traders will shifting their focus to watching out for data that is “bad enough to prompt rate cuts.”
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US dollar analysis: Will NFP help the USD rise from the dead?
The US dollar is testing longer-term support and could see a bounce on a decent NFP reading
NFP preview: Have dollar bulls gotten ahead of themselves?
Weighing the data and our internal models, the leading indicators point to a slightly above expectation reading in this month’s NFP report - see why!
US NFP and potential BoJ successor news send yen reeling
Over the course of the last 2 trading days, USD/JPY has moved from a low of 128.33 to a high of 132.90, a move of 457 pips.
NFP blows away estimates. But will it be revised?
The headline print was 517,000 vs an expectations of only 185,000
US open: Stocks plunge after NFP report smashes expectations
US stocks tumble after US NFP saw 517k jobs added & unemployment fall and after a disappointing round of numbers from tech bellwethers Amazon, Apple & Alphabet.
Gold down but not out as traders eye NFP
All the attention is going to be on the US jobs report.
NFP preview: Imbalanced labor market to remain a thorn in the Fed’s side?
Will this finally be the reading that shows signals the tight labor market is easing?
Big miss for ADP Employment Change; weather cited
Will the weather effect from today’s ADP Employment Change have the same effect on January’s NFP report?
Average Hourly Earnings steals thunder in NFP jobs data
Markets are focusing on the Average Hourly Earnings data for December, which was lower than expected. But will the Fed see it as dovish as the markets?
ADP Employment Change stronger than expected; lifts USD/JPY
Good news from the jobs front has sent the US Dollar higher in anticipation of a more hawkish Fed. USD/JPY has followed right along with it.
NFP preview: no signs of a slowing jobs market yet!
Thankfully, some of the early data suggests that the US consumer remained healthy as of December, and that optimism is keeping expectations for the labor market elevated as well.
Non-farm Payrolls stronger than expected. Does that change the Fed’s plan?
Chances are that Powell and gang stick to the plan and only hike 50bps. However, that’s not to say that they can’t increase rates later if they deem it necessary.
Currency markets pause for NFP, Equities pull back
Today’s NFP report is the main event for traders, and the consensus forecasts is for headline job growth to soften to 200k (261k previously), and the unemployment rate remain at 3.7%.
NFP preview: Is the jobs market FINALLY slowing?
Based on the limited figures we have access to, there’s some evidence that the labor market has deteriorated over the last month...
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Non-Farm Payrolls beat. It’s all going according to the Fed’s plan!
With the stronger than expected payroll data, the Fed can continue to do as it pleases regarding “price stability”.
Best day for EUR/GBP in nearly 6-weeks post-BOE
If the BOE wanted a weaker pound after their meeting it was mission accomplished. And this helped EUR/GBP enjoy its best day in nearly 6-weeks.
NFP preview: Will Powell get the jobs slowdown he wants?
Traders are split 50/50 between expecting another 75bps rate hike and a downshift to 50bps, so we’re likely to see some market volatility regardless of how this month’s jobs report prints.
US NFP in-line. What does it mean for the Fed?
Based on today’s NFP report, the US jobs market is still strong and should lead to more rate hikes by the Fed.
US NFP in-line. What does it mean for the Fed?
Based on today’s NFP report, the US jobs market is still strong and should lead to more rate hikes by the Fed.
EUR/USD rooted in bear channel ahead of NFP
If US jobs report is decent enough then we may well see the greenback rise further against the single currency.