Nonfarm Payrolls

The jobs report published Friday continues to depict a strong picture, indicating the enduring tightness in the U.S. job market persists. In September, non-farm payrolls (NFPs) rocketed to 336,000, marking a sharp increase from the upwardly revised August figure of 227,000 and far exceeding...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the preliminary estimate of the upcoming annual benchmark revision to payroll data on Wednesday. The benchmark revision aligns jobs data with the precise Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), derived from state unemployment insurance...

The U.S. labor market continues to show strength and resilience, as highlighted by the July jobs report released Friday. Despite soaring interest rates reaching levels not seen in over 20 years, American businesses persisted in increasing their workforce in July, albeit at a slower rate than...

The U.S. job market report for April was unexpectedly stronger than anticipated, with 253,000 non-farm payrolls (NFP) added compared to 180,000 expected, the unemployment rate falling to a 50-year low of 3.4%, and wage gains accelerating more rapidly than anticipated.  Conditions in the...

Key jobs data is due Friday, and recent numbers suggest the labor market remains tight. Here's a look at what you need to know ahead of Friday's print.  Friday's Jobs Report: The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the April nonfarm payrolls ...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: In an extension of the sharp rotation out of safety on a sustained economic rebound after the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, stretched sentiment propelled stocks to record closing highs. Remember This: “We are starting to see some extreme measures...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: Last week ended negative with mega-cap and technology stocks regaining strength into week-end. Remember This: “Markets had embedded substantial optimism in early September, with the valuation of the S&P 500 at the highest level in 20 years and...

The Last Week In A Nutshell What Happened: “The S&P 500 is up 1.3% month-to-date (through June 25), but has struggled to push higher as it moves towards its previous peak,” said Lindsey Bell, chief investment strategist for Ally Financial, Inc-owned (NYSE: ALLY) Ally Invest. “...

EUR/USD is extending its gains after hitting new lows on Friday.  The reaction to Spain's elections will make way to fresh US data. The four-hour chart shows the pair is not oversold anymore.  EUR/USD extends its gains above 1.1150 after setting a new 2019 trough of 1.1110 on Friday...

EUR/USD is off the lows as the mood improves on several fronts. The US calendar features two significant releases, and there's always Brexit. The technical picture is improving for the pair. EUR/USD is trading above 1.1220, emerging from the lower levels seen earlier. It enjoys a better...

EUR/USD kicked off the week with a move to the upside.  Euro-zone inflation and two top-tier US figures dominate. The technical picture looks bearish for the pair. EUR/USD began the week off the lows, escaping from the abyss of 1.1200. The world's most-popular currency pair holds onto...