Gold +1.01% in 1h
Gold moved $14.3 in the first hour after NFP (98% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.01% after an hour. It took yesterday's high and the Asian high. From the release to the close: +0.94%.
NFP — Friday, 6 April 2018
NFP: Gold moved $14.3 in the first hour — 98% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 103 (forecast 193, previous 326).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | +0.62% | +0.26% | +1.01% | $14.3 · 98% | yesterday's high, the Asian high | +0.94% |
| Silver | +0.71% | +0.28% | +0.95% | $0.19 · 71% | the Asian high | +0.40% |
| EURUSD | +0.20% | +0.02% | +0.37% | 61 pips · 67% | – | +0.42% |
| GBPUSD | +0.15% | +0.03% | +0.32% | 57 pips · 55% | – | +0.52% |
| USDJPY | -0.22% | -0.10% | -0.34% | 43.28 pips · 51% | – | -0.47% |
| AUDUSD | +0.17% | +0.05% | +0.23% | 23 pips · 36% | – | -0.05% |
| Oil | +0.05% | +0.06% | +0.57% | $0.49 · 32% | – | -1.85% |
| S&P 500 | -0.17% | +0.10% | -0.10% | 14.75 pts · 30% | – | -1.40% |
| NAS100 | -0.21% | +0.13% | -0.09% | 45.5 pts · 28% | – | -1.32% |
| US30 | -0.14% | +0.11% | -0.12% | 118 pts · 24% | – | -1.39% |
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.
Silver +0.95% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did Gold react to NFP on 6 Apr 2018?
Gold moved $14.3 in the first hour after NFP (98% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +1.01% after an hour. It took yesterday's high and the Asian high. From the release to the close: +0.94%.
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 6 Apr 2018?
EURUSD moved 61 pips in the first hour after NFP (67% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.37% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.42%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 6 Apr 2018?
NAS100 moved 45.5 pts in the first hour after NFP (28% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.09% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.32%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 6 Apr 2018?
US30 moved 118 pts in the first hour after NFP (24% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.12% after an hour. From the release to the close: -1.39%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
Gold: $14.3 in the first hour, 98% of its normal day.
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