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Nonfarm Payrolls

Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) represent the total number of paid workers in the U.S., excluding farm employees, government workers, private household staff, and nonprofit organization employees. Released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the NFP report provides critical insight into employment trends, wage growth, and overall economic health. Investors and policymakers closely monitor NFP data as it influences Federal Reserve policy decisions and market expectations.

Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs In July — Markets See September Fed Hike as Less Likely (UPDATED)
Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs In July — Markets See September Fed Hike as Less Likely (UPDATED)
Stock Market This Week: Top Three Catalysts for S&P 500 and Dow Jones
Stock Market This Week: Top Three Catalysts for S&P 500 and Dow Jones
U.S. Jobs Increase by 57,000 in June, Missing Estimate for 110,000 (UPDATED)
U.S. Jobs Increase by 57,000 in June, Missing Estimate for 110,000 (UPDATED)
Stock Market This Week: Top Three Catalysts for S&P 500 and Dow Jones
Stock Market This Week: Top Three Catalysts for S&P 500 and Dow Jones
U.S. Jobs Increase by 57,000 in June, Missing Estimate for 110,000 (UPDATED)
U.S. Jobs Increase by 57,000 in June, Missing Estimate for 110,000 (UPDATED)
May Jobs Report: Nonfarm Payrolls Surge 172,000, Smashing Estimates (UPDATED)
May Jobs Report: Nonfarm Payrolls Surge 172,000, Smashing Estimates (UPDATED)
Nonfarm Payrolls Jump By 115,000 In April, Smashing 62,000 Estimate (UPDATED)
Nonfarm Payrolls Jump By 115,000 In April, Smashing 62,000 Estimate (UPDATED)

Nonfarm Payrolls Recent News

US Economy Adds Fewer Than Expected Jobs In January, Unemployment Rate Slows, Wage Growth Spikes (UPDATED)
US Economy Adds Fewer Than Expected Jobs In January, Unemployment Rate Slows, Wage Growth Spikes (UPDATED)
US labor market weakens in January. The softer-than-expected data hints at a gradual cooling in hiring momentum. The official jobs report also reveals a weaker-than-expected unemployment rate and hotter-than-expected wage growth.
January Jobs Report Preview: Speculators Bet On Strong Payroll Surge, Yet Economists Predict A Different Picture
January Jobs Report Preview: Speculators Bet On Strong Payroll Surge, Yet Economists Predict A Different Picture
Wall Street awaits Friday's jobs report, with economists expecting modest growth but betting odds signaling a stronger labor market and potential volatility.
Betting Markets Project Strong Jobs Growth, Goldman Sachs Forecasts Slowdown: How Can Traders Profit?
Betting Markets Project Strong Jobs Growth, Goldman Sachs Forecasts Slowdown: How Can Traders Profit?
Betting markets see higher nonfarm payrolls in December, while Wall Street predicts a slowdown. Traders bet on strong labor data vs. forecasts.
November Jobs Report Preview: Will It Seal The Deal For A Fed Interest Rate Cut?
November Jobs Report Preview: Will It Seal The Deal For A Fed Interest Rate Cut?
Traders focus on November jobs data and inflation report to determine Fed's rate cut decision on Dec. 18. Market odds at 70%.
Market Volatility Soars Ahead Of Elections, Tech Earnings Mixed, Strikes And Hurricanes Knock Employment Down: This Week In The Markets
Market Volatility Soars Ahead Of Elections, Tech Earnings Mixed, Strikes And Hurricanes Knock Employment Down: This Week In The Markets
The U.S. stock market experienced a setback at the end of October, breaking a five-month winning streak. Are politics to blame?
US Economy Adds Only 12,000 Jobs In October, Sharply Misses Estimates As Hurricanes, Strikes Pummel Hiring
US Economy Adds Only 12,000 Jobs In October, Sharply Misses Estimates As Hurricanes, Strikes Pummel Hiring
Hurricane, strikes and more almost entirely erase U.S. jobs growth in October. Unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%.
S&P 500 Nears Record Highs On Hot Jobs Data: Dollar, Treasury Yields Surge As Aggressive Interest Rate Cut Hopes Fade
S&P 500 Nears Record Highs On Hot Jobs Data: Dollar, Treasury Yields Surge As Aggressive Interest Rate Cut Hopes Fade
Hotter-than-expected jobs report boosts Wall Street premarket rally, signaling strong consumer spending, complicating Fed's inflation efforts.
US Economy Adds 254,000 New Jobs In September, Smashes Expectations: Unemployment Falls, Wages Increase (UPDATED)
US Economy Adds 254,000 New Jobs In September, Smashes Expectations: Unemployment Falls, Wages Increase (UPDATED)
US labor market shows signs of strength in September jobs report, with 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added, surpassing forecasts and boosting optimism.
Wall Street Sighs In Relief As August Jobs Numbers Ease Recession Fears: Small Caps Outperform, Dollar Trims Weekly Losses
Wall Street Sighs In Relief As August Jobs Numbers Ease Recession Fears: Small Caps Outperform, Dollar Trims Weekly Losses
The August jobs report calmed recession fears on Wall Street, as the U.S. economy added 142,000 nonfarm payrolls, with lower unemployment and wage growth.
Private Employment Grows By 99,000 In August, Sharply Misses Forecasts Of 140,000: 'The Labor Market Overall Is Softening'
Private Employment Grows By 99,000 In August, Sharply Misses Forecasts Of 140,000: 'The Labor Market Overall Is Softening'
Private sector job growth slows in August, adding 99,000 jobs compared to 111,000 in July and falling short of predicted 140,000. Wage growth stabilizes.
Could August Jobs Numbers Keep Recession Fears At Bay? 'This Time Is Different,' Analyst Says
Could August Jobs Numbers Keep Recession Fears At Bay? 'This Time Is Different,' Analyst Says
August jobs report expected to rebound from July's recession-like figures, with Bank of America forecasting 200,000 nonfarm payrolls and a drop in unemployment rate.
Market Turmoil: July Jobs Report, Geopolitical Risks Spark Stock Sell-Off As Traders Flee To Treasuries, Yen, Gold
Market Turmoil: July Jobs Report, Geopolitical Risks Spark Stock Sell-Off As Traders Flee To Treasuries, Yen, Gold
Global markets continued to decline due to weaker U.S. jobs data, prompting concerns for the Federal Reserve and increasing likelihood of a larger rate cut in September.
Job Openings Hold Steady In June Ahead Of Crucial July Labor Market Data: Why This Analyst Expects Robust Payrolls
Job Openings Hold Steady In June Ahead Of Crucial July Labor Market Data: Why This Analyst Expects Robust Payrolls
The government reports 8.2 million job openings in June, beating estimates and aligning with May's figures. Upcoming releases are expected to show steady private employment and declines in nonfarm payrolls, with BofA predicting a surge to 225,000 in July.
Fed Needs To Frontload Interest Rate Cuts, Say 4 Economists: 'Labor Market's Cooling Trend Is Quite Clear'
Fed Needs To Frontload Interest Rate Cuts, Say 4 Economists: 'Labor Market's Cooling Trend Is Quite Clear'
June employment data showed cooling trend in US labor market with downward revisions, rise in unemployment rate, and expected rate cut by Fed.
June Jobs Figures Beat Expectations But Unemployment Rate Rises With Slower Wage Growth - A Mixed Bag For Interest Rates
June Jobs Figures Beat Expectations But Unemployment Rate Rises With Slower Wage Growth - A Mixed Bag For Interest Rates
June jobs report shows strong employment growth but slower wage increases, supporting expectations for upcoming interest rate cuts.
Stocks Reclaim Record Highs As Jobs Data Fuels Growth Optimism; Gold, Bonds Tumble As Yields Rise: What's Driving Markets Friday?
Stocks Reclaim Record Highs As Jobs Data Fuels Growth Optimism; Gold, Bonds Tumble As Yields Rise: What's Driving Markets Friday?
Wall Street returned to reclaim record highs on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Blowout May Jobs Data 'Closes The Door On A July Rate Cut': 6 Economists Make Best Guesses On Fed's Next Move
Blowout May Jobs Data 'Closes The Door On A July Rate Cut': 6 Economists Make Best Guesses On Fed's Next Move
US labor market resilient in May with a surge of 272,000 nonfarm payrolls, exceeding forecast of 180,000. Unemployment rate rose to 4%, wages up 4.1%.
Job Market Booms In May: Payrolls Surge More Than Expected, Wages Increase
Job Market Booms In May: Payrolls Surge More Than Expected, Wages Increase
U.S. labor market beats expectations with 272,000 jobs added in May and 4.1% wage growth. Rising yields and dollar, futures down.
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