GBPUSD +0.17% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 64 pips in the first hour after NFP (49% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.17% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -0.17%.
NFP — Friday, 2 May 2025
NFP: GBPUSD moved 64 pips in the first hour — 49% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Non Farm Payrolls came in at 177 (forecast 130, previous 185).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | -0.10% | -0.04% | +0.17% | 64 pips · 49% | yesterday's low | -0.17% |
| USDJPY | +0.23% | +0.07% | -0.19% | 95.15 pips · 44% | – | +0.36% |
| EURUSD | -0.18% | -0.10% | +0.12% | 61.5 pips · 42% | – | -0.30% |
| AUDUSD | +0.09% | +0.21% | +0.40% | 45.5 pips · 41% | – | +0.27% |
| Gold | -0.24% | -0.11% | -0.05% | $24.6 · 27% | – | -0.60% |
| Silver | +0.09% | +0.48% | +0.69% | $0.34 · 27% | – | -1.26% |
| S&P 500 | +0.34% | +0.40% | +0.66% | 52 pts · 25% | yesterday's high | +1.07% |
| Bitcoin | -0.01% | +0.22% | +0.18% | $639.35 · 25% | – | +0.24% |
| Oil | +0.85% | +0.79% | +0.80% | $0.74 · 24% | – | -0.36% |
| NAS100 | +0.39% | +0.48% | +0.73% | 207 pts · 24% | yesterday's high | +1.30% |
| US30 | +0.27% | +0.33% | +0.55% | 313.5 pts · 22% | the Asian high | +0.91% |
| Ethereum | -0.23% | +0.07% | +0.12% | $18.29 · 22% | – | +0.75% |
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 -0.19% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to NFP on 2 May 2025?
EURUSD moved 61.5 pips in the first hour after NFP (42% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.12% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.30%.
How did Gold react to NFP on 2 May 2025?
Gold moved $24.6 in the first hour after NFP (27% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.60%.
How did NAS100 react to NFP on 2 May 2025?
NAS100 moved 207 pts in the first hour after NFP (24% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.73% after an hour. It took yesterday's high. From the release to the close: +1.30%.
How did US30 react to NFP on 2 May 2025?
US30 moved 313.5 pts in the first hour after NFP (22% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.55% after an hour. It took the Asian high. From the release to the close: +0.91%.
Which market moved most on NFP?
GBPUSD: 64 pips in the first hour, 49% of its normal day.
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