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Summary
Do you expect a rebound in job creation? How is the labor market performing in the Biden presidency? What is the best strategy to trade the non-farm payrolls number?
FX Bootcamp provides live play by play commentary and analysis during the release of the Employment Report:
- Learn how to conservatively trade during news events.
- See technical analysis applied to live market charts.
- Apply Pivot Point & Fibonacci Theories in real-time.
- Entry and exits point clearly defined in advance.
- Ask questions while the market is moving.
- Get the NFP NEWS Live!
Read Wayne's Model of Non-Farm Payrolls: How To Prepare For and Trade the Employment Situation Report
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EUR/USD trims losses, back to 1.1830
EUR/USD manages to regain some composure, leaving behind part of the earlier losses and reclaim the 1.1830 region on Tuesday. In the meantime, the US Dollar’s upside impulse loses some momentum while investors remain cautious ahead of upcoming US data releases, including the FOMC Minutes.
GBP/USD bounces off lows, retargets 1.3550
After bottoming out just below the 1.3500 yardstick, GBP/USD now gathers some fresh bids and advances to the 1.3530-1.3540 band in the latter part of Tuesday’s session. Cable’s recovery comes as the Greenback surrenders part of its advance, although it keeps the bullish bias well in place for the day.
Gold remains offered below $5,000
Gold stays on the defensive on Tuesday, receding to the sub-$5,000 region per troy ounce on the back of the persistent move higher in the Greenback. The precious metal’s decline is also underpinned by the modest uptick in US Treasury yields across the spectrum.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP upside looks limited amid deteriorating retail demand
The cryptocurrency market extends weakness with major coins including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) trading in sideways price action at the time of writing on Tuesday.
UK jobs market weakens, bolstering rate cut hopes
In the UK, the latest jobs report made for difficult reading. Nonetheless, this represents yet another reminder for the Bank of England that they need to act swiftly given the collapse in inflation expected over the coming months.
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, February 17:
Safe-haven flows dominate the action in financial markets early Tuesday as trading conditions normalize following the US holiday. The economic calendar will feature ZEW sentiment figures from Germany, the weekly ADP Employment Change 4-week Average data from the US and January inflation report from Canada.