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New Zealand Dollar plunges to two-month lows after upbeat US NFP report
NZD/USD falls sharply towards the 0.5790 region on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened following a stronger-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, while the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggled to attract buyers amid a cautious market mood.
Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar ends week higher after strong NFP
The US Dollar (USD) rallied to near 100.10 on Friday, rising from a daily low of 99.16, after the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report showed the economy added 172K jobs in May, well above the 85K expected, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise interest rates later this yea
New Zealand Dollar heads for 3% weekly loss as robust US payrolls data lifts US Dollar
NZD/USD slips to its lowest level since April on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) receives fresh bids in the wake of solid US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.5800 and is heading for a weekly loss of nearly 3%.
US yields rocket as stellar NFP sparks Fed hike bets
US Treasury yields skyrocket across the whole curve on Friday, with the 2-year Treasury note yield rising over 12 basis points, while the benchmark note, the 10-year, surges six basis points following an outstanding Nonfarm Payrolls report.
NFP steamrolls US Dollar bears, now the rally has to stick
The market walked into Friday's payrolls report braced for weakness, and the US Dollar Index (DXY) made it pay. Consensus looked for a soft 85K of new jobs in May, the kind of number that fits a cooling labor market and a Federal Reserve (Fed) edging toward cuts.
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NZD/USD falls sharply towards the 0.5790 region on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened following a stronger-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, while the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggled to attract buyers amid a cautious market mood.
The US Dollar (USD) rallied to near 100.10 on Friday, rising from a daily low of 99.16, after the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report showed the economy added 172K jobs in May, well above the 85K expected, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise interest rates later this yea
NZD/USD slips to its lowest level since April on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) receives fresh bids in the wake of solid US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.5800 and is heading for a weekly loss of nearly 3%.
US Treasury yields skyrocket across the whole curve on Friday, with the 2-year Treasury note yield rising over 12 basis points, while the benchmark note, the 10-year, surges six basis points following an outstanding Nonfarm Payrolls report.
The market walked into Friday's payrolls report braced for weakness, and the US Dollar Index (DXY) made it pay. Consensus looked for a soft 85K of new jobs in May, the kind of number that fits a cooling labor market and a Federal Reserve (Fed) edging toward cuts.
Deutsche Bank analysts underscore that stronger Japanese wage data and resilient household spending are reinforcing expectations for Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening. Real and nominal wages are rising at the fastest pace since 2024, with futures pricing a high probability of a June hike.
The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls below the 1.3400 figure on Friday, registering losses of 0.37% against the US Dollar (USD) after the latest Nonfarm Payrolls report in the US crushed estimates, backing the narrative that the economy may be close to full employment.
The stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has created an interesting tug-of-war between the White House, the market, and the Federal Reserve. President Trump wasted little time weighing in, arguing on Truth Social that a "great Jobs Report" should be bullish for stocks, not bearish, emphasizing that economic growth does not automatically translate into inflation. White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett echoed that sentiment, saying the jobs data is not foreshadowing higher inflation and that oi...
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday that it remains reasonable to keep interest rates steady for now, but she warned that if recent economic trends continue, policymakers may soon need to take action to address persistently high inflation.
The Fed's Hammack is a hawk so her highlighting today's jobs report isn't a big surprise but it's notable as a sign of which way the wind is blowing on Fed policy.She wrote:The Federal Reserve’s inflation objective is 2 percent.That number isn’t just theoretical; price stability is a foundation for businesses, consumers, and investors to make sound economic decisions. It’s key to economic growth and maximum employment in the longer run. While I never make too much of any one data point, to...
US stock markets opened lower and have continued to sell off.The S&P 500 is down 87 points or 1.1%, the Nasdaq Composite down 1.9% and the Russell 2000 down 1.5%.Futures were already negative but the selling accelerated after today's non-farm payrolls report. It showed the US adding 172K jobs in May compared to 85K expected. The March and April reports were also revised higher by a combined 72K jobs. When you zoom out, the US jobs picture looks suddenly firm and likely accelerating.This also dov...
The USD is sharply higher following a much stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 172K, well above the 85K forecast, while sizeable upward revisions added another 93K jobs to the prior two months. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, average hourly earnings rose 0.3% on the month and 3.4% year-over-year, and the participation rate remained unchanged. Taken together, the report points to a labor market that remains resilient and is not showing signs of ...
USD/JPY trades around 160.00 on Friday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day after rebounding from its intraday lows following the release of the US employment report.
USD/JPY is into the intervention danger zone following a strong non-farm payrolls report.The chart tells the story as the last time the pair traded up here in late April, the Japanese MOF came in with the hammer and knocked it down to 155.75 in short order. Anyone buying here is betting that this time they don't intervene. In that vein, the pair just quickly fell by 50 pips.The pair rose to 160.22 from 159.88 on the release of the US jobs report. It showed 172K jobs created in May compared to 85...
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 172K in May, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This print followed the 179K increase (revised from 115K) recorded in April and surpassed the market expectation of 85K by a wide margin.
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