EURUSD -0.35% in 1h
EURUSD moved 85 pips in the first hour after NFP (110% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.35% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -0.02%.
NFP — Friday, 4 May 2018
NFP: EURUSD moved 85 pips in the first hour — 110% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 164 (forecast 192, previous 135).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | +0.20% | +0.05% | -0.35% | 85 pips · 110% | yesterday's low | -0.02% |
| AUDUSD | +0.29% | +0.21% | -0.29% | 52 pips · 94% | – | +0.21% |
| GBPUSD | +0.18% | +0.04% | -0.37% | 96 pips · 90% | yesterday's low | -0.14% |
| USDJPY | -0.22% | -0.25% | +0.04% | 43.32 pips · 72% | – | +0.20% |
| Gold | +0.32% | +0.25% | -0.10% | $8.4 · 60% | – | +0.37% |
| S&P 500 | +0.14% | +0.03% | -0.25% | 14.75 pts · 38% | – | +1.59% |
| Silver | +0.36% | +0.36% | -0.09% | $0.1 · 35% | – | +0.79% |
| US30 | +0.14% | -0.03% | -0.27% | 134 pts · 35% | – | +1.67% |
| Oil | +0.09% | -0.04% | -0.31% | $0.48 · 30% | – | +1.56% |
| NAS100 | +0.15% | +0.03% | -0.31% | 42.25 pts · 30% | – | +2.15% |
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.
AUDUSD -0.29% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 4 May 2018?
EURUSD moved 85 pips in the first hour after NFP (110% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.35% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -0.02%.
How did Gold react to NFP on 4 May 2018?
Gold moved $8.4 in the first hour after NFP (60% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was -0.10% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.37%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 4 May 2018?
US30 moved 134 pts in the first hour after NFP (35% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.27% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.67%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 4 May 2018?
NAS100 moved 42.25 pts in the first hour after NFP (30% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, then it reversed — -0.31% after an hour. From the release to the close: +2.15%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
EURUSD: 85 pips in the first hour, 110% of its normal day.
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