Gold +0.15% in 1h
Gold moved $18.9 in the first hour after NFP (80% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was +0.15% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.37%.
NFP — Friday, 6 March 2020
NFP: Gold moved $18.9 in the first hour — 80% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 273 (forecast 175, previous 273).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | -0.46% | -0.34% | +0.15% | $18.9 · 80% | – | -0.37% |
| Silver | -0.86% | -0.52% | -0.03% | $0.25 · 64% | – | -0.32% |
| EURUSD | -0.20% | -0.12% | +0.12% | 44.5 pips · 63% | – | -0.41% |
| Oil | +0.04% | -0.93% | +0.29% | $1.08 · 62% | – | -5.65% |
| S&P 500 | +0.46% | +0.09% | +0.11% | 36.75 pts · 45% | – | +1.32% |
| USDJPY | +0.23% | +0.20% | +0.06% | 39.83 pips · 44% | – | +0.22% |
| US30 | +0.41% | +0.07% | +0.00% | 291 pts · 43% | – | +1.74% |
| GBPUSD | -0.08% | -0.13% | +0.10% | 39 pips · 43% | – | +0.29% |
| NAS100 | +0.45% | +0.08% | +0.23% | 101.5 pts · 39% | – | +1.63% |
| AUDUSD | -0.04% | +0.04% | +0.20% | 21 pips · 36% | – | +0.14% |
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 -0.03% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did Gold react to NFP on 6 Mar 2020?
Gold moved $18.9 in the first hour after NFP (80% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was +0.15% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.37%.
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 6 Mar 2020?
EURUSD moved 44.5 pips in the first hour after NFP (63% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.12% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.41%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 6 Mar 2020?
US30 moved 291 pts in the first hour after NFP (43% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.00% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.74%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 6 Mar 2020?
NAS100 moved 101.5 pts in the first hour after NFP (39% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.23% after an hour. From the release to the close: +1.63%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
Gold: $18.9 in the first hour, 80% of its normal day.
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