Focus on the Non-Farm Payrolls and Equities, Bonds and USD

Today may be a crucial NFP number with regards to the upcoming FOMC meeting on Tuesday. Fears of a slowdown of growth in the US have resulted in the USD selling off broadly against most major pairs, including low yielders such as the Yen, and a (more...)

NFPs returned to jobs growth 3 months ago. The bulk of the 431K of jobs growth last month... (more...)

6^th November 2009

US Employment Report Preview

Non-Farm payrolls are traditionally seen as one of the most significant pieces of data on the economic calendar. It usually takes place on the first Friday of the trading calendar every month. The potential to move markets is large, although the excitement over its significance can sometimes be misplaced. Today we shall see this report released at 13.30 BST. The expectation is for 175,000 jobs lost last month, and the unemployment rate is expected at 9.9%

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