Gold -1.58% in 1h
Gold moved $30.8 in the first hour after NFP (159% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -1.58% after an hour. From the release to the close: -2.13%.
NFP — Friday, 6 August 2021
NFP: Gold moved $30.8 in the first hour — 159% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 943 (forecast 870, previous 938).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | -0.60% | -1.17% | -1.58% | $30.8 · 159% | – | -2.13% |
| Silver | -0.94% | -1.55% | -2.43% | $0.64 · 123% | – | -3.05% |
| USDJPY | +0.18% | +0.19% | +0.34% | 38.71 pips · 67% | the Asian high | +0.39% |
| EURUSD | -0.09% | -0.14% | -0.20% | 33 pips · 59% | – | -0.39% |
| AUDUSD | -0.09% | -0.07% | -0.20% | 30.5 pips · 51% | yesterday's low, the Asian low | -0.51% |
| GBPUSD | -0.04% | -0.04% | -0.14% | 40 pips · 42% | – | -0.30% |
| NAS100 | -0.22% | -0.22% | -0.23% | 69 pts · 38% | – | -0.33% |
| US30 | +0.15% | +0.19% | +0.29% | 136 pts · 36% | – | +0.43% |
| Oil | +0.49% | +0.46% | +0.04% | $0.7 · 31% | – | -2.42% |
| S&P 500 | +0.01% | +0.02% | +0.07% | 12.25 pts · 27% | – | +0.19% |
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 -2.43% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did Gold react to NFP on 6 Aug 2021?
Gold moved $30.8 in the first hour after NFP (159% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -1.58% after an hour. From the release to the close: -2.13%.
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 6 Aug 2021?
EURUSD moved 33 pips in the first hour after NFP (59% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.20% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.39%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 6 Aug 2021?
NAS100 moved 69 pts in the first hour after NFP (38% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.23% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.33%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 6 Aug 2021?
US30 moved 136 pts in the first hour after NFP (36% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.29% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.43%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
Gold: $30.8 in the first hour, 159% of its normal day.
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