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US NFP for March at 236K

7 April 2023

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Maxim Bohdan

US NFP for March at 236,000!

Traders and investors, prepare for a notable update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that could sway the markets — March NFP data!

🇺🇸 The latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has been released, and traders and investors eagerly anticipate the numbers. According to the report, the US economy added 236,000 jobs in 📅 March 2023, which is higher than the economists' forecast of 228,000 📉

It's crucial to highlight that this is also a decrease from the previous month's NFP figure of 311,000.

What is NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)?

The Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report is a crucial economic indicator for investors and traders alike. Issued monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report quantifies job growth within the US economy, excluding farm workers, government employees, and non-profit organizations.

Why is this significant? 🤔

The vigor of the US labor market serves as a primary indicator of the nation's economic health. A thriving job market suggests robust economic growth, while a struggling job market indicates a potential economic slowdown. Consequently, the NFP report offers valuable insights into the US economy's status, influencing global financial markets.

The NFP report can notably affect various assets, such as the $US Dollar, $US Stocks, and even safe-haven assets like Gold.

A positive NFP release usually results in an appreciation of the Dollar's value and a rise in US stock indices like the S&P 500 ($SPX500), Dow Jones ($DOW30), and NASDAQ ($NAS100). On the other hand, a disappointing NFP release may lead to a depreciation of the Dollar and a decline in US Stock indices, prompting investors to pursue safer investments.

How markets reacted to the March NFP

The markets responded positively to the March NFP report, which revealed a 236,000 increase in Nonfarm Payrolls. This development benefited stocks and, over time, may weaken the $US Dollar.

Following the release, $EUR/USD lost momentum and fell below 1.0900 as the US Dollar gained strength, pressuring the pair. However, the market reaction might be short-lived due to Good Friday.

The combination of moderate job growth and decelerating wage growth benefits companies by reducing recession risk and lowering labor costs.

For the $US Dollar, this situation implies decreased demand. While the US economy continues to advance at a satisfactory pace, the world's reserve currency may not attract funds due to higher interest rates. If the Fed decides on another rate hike in May, the chances of a rate cut later in the year are increasing.

The Gold ($XAU/USD) market also experiences a “Goldilocks scenario”. Gold prices require lower US Treasury yields to rise, along with a stable market atmosphere. Previous recession fears limited gains, despite the decline in American debt returns.

Summary

The latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report for March 2023 showed that the US economy added 236,000 jobs.
This development benefited stocks and, over time, may weaken the $US Dollar.
Gold prices and a stable market atmosphere require lower US Treasury yields to rise.

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US NFP for March at 236K

US NFP for March at 236,000!

What is NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)?

How markets reacted to the March NFP

Summary

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