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What is Non-farm payrolls (NFP)?
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Non-farm payrolls is the US monthly jobs report, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showing how many jobs the economy added outside farming.
Key points
- US jobs report, usually first Friday.
- Moves the dollar, gold and indices.
- A red-folder event.
Non-farm payrolls (NFP) explained
It is normally released on the first Friday of the month and is one of the most closely watched events for the US dollar, gold and indices. It is a classic red-folder event, with wider spreads and fast moves in the minutes around it.
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