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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?
Week Ahead: FOMC, BOE, ECB, OPEC, NFP and big tech earnings
The FOMC is expected to hike 25bps, while both the BOE and the ECB are expected to hike 50bps.
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?
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European Open: EU inflation and NFP up next
Another soft inflation print for Europe could weigh on the euro ahead of today’s NFP report, for which we have USD/CAD and gold in focus for.
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.
European Open: 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...
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”.
European Open: 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.
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.
European Open: USD/JPY trades around 145 ahead of today’s NFP report
USD/JPY closed above 145 for the first time since 1998 and, as of yet, the BOJ or MOF are yet to intervene.
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European Open: USD/JPY trades around 145 ahead of today’s NFP report
USD/JPY closed above 145 for the first time since 1998 and, as of yet, the BOJ or MOF are yet to intervene.
The US Dollar Index getting ready for Friday’s NFP!
The DXY is moving to the 50% retracement level of the September 28th highs to the lows of October 4th. Unless there is a surprise in the markets before then, DXY is likely to sit near these levels until the data is released.
The US Dollar Index getting ready for Friday’s NFP!
The DXY is moving to the 50% retracement level of the September 28th highs to the lows of October 4th. Unless there is a surprise in the markets before then, DXY is likely to sit near these levels until the data is released.
NFP preview: No signs of a major slowdown in jobs yet!
Are the expectations for NFP justified? We dive into the key leading indicators for Friday’s critical jobs report below!
NFP preview: No signs of a major slowdown in jobs yet!
Are the expectations for NFP justified? We dive into the key leading indicators for Friday’s critical jobs report below!
The US dollar index (DXY) hints at a swing low ahead of NFP
After a 5-day correction, the US dollar index is showing signs of stability above a key support zone.