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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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