Gold +1.21% in 1h
Gold moved $26.6 in the first hour after NFP (173% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.21% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.30%.
NFP — Friday, 2 September 2016
NFP: Gold moved $26.6 in the first hour — 173% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 151 (forecast 180, previous 275).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | +1.66% | +1.36% | +1.21% | $26.6 · 173% | – | +1.30% |
| USDJPY | -0.42% | -0.02% | +0.29% | 104.42 pips · 111% | yesterday's low | +0.55% |
| EURUSD | +0.56% | +0.39% | +0.21% | 78.5 pips · 109% | – | -0.27% |
| Silver | +2.08% | +1.90% | +1.71% | $0.47 · 104% | – | +2.87% |
| S&P 500 | +0.36% | +0.32% | +0.61% | 13.5 pts · 95% | yesterday's high | +0.62% |
| US30 | +0.33% | +0.29% | +0.53% | 102 pts · 84% | yesterday's high | +0.49% |
| NAS100 | +0.32% | +0.31% | +0.56% | 28.5 pts · 82% | yesterday's high | +0.37% |
| AUDUSD | +0.68% | +0.36% | +0.32% | 52 pips · 75% | – | +0.09% |
| GBPUSD | +0.33% | +0.36% | +0.33% | 71 pips · 61% | yesterday's high | -0.02% |
| Oil | +1.24% | +0.69% | +1.29% | $0.69 · 46% | – | +1.49% |
Changes from the price at the release minute. First-hour range as a share of the market's average full day (20 days). CME futures via Databento; CFD prices differ slightly, the shape is the same.
USDJPY +0.29% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did Gold react to NFP on 2 Sept 2016?
Gold moved $26.6 in the first hour after NFP (173% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.21% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.30%.
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 2 Sept 2016?
EURUSD moved 78.5 pips in the first hour after NFP (109% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.21% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.27%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 2 Sept 2016?
US30 moved 102 pts in the first hour after NFP (84% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.53% after an hour. It took yesterday's high. From the release to the close: +0.49%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 2 Sept 2016?
NAS100 moved 28.5 pts in the first hour after NFP (82% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.56% after an hour. It took yesterday's high. From the release to the close: +0.37%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
Gold: $26.6 in the first hour, 173% of its normal day.
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