Monthly US report of jobs added or lost outside agriculture — among the most market-moving releases.
Released first Friday each month. Strong NFP (>200K) signals economic strength but can be inflationary. Weak NFP (<100K) signals slowdown. Includes unemployment rate, hourly earnings, participation rate. Surprises vs. consensus drive largest moves.
Monthly US report of jobs added or lost outside agriculture — among the most market-moving releases. Released first Friday each month. Strong NFP (>200K) signals economic strength but can be inflationary. Weak NFP (<100K) signals slowdown. Includes unemployment rate, hourly earnings, participation rate. Surprises vs. consensus drive largest moves.
In economics, Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Released first Friday each month. Strong NFP (>200K) signals economic strength but can be inflationary.
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