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Why does NFP data have such a big impact on the market? August NFP far exceeded expectations, boosting bets on a Fed rate hike.

At 20:30 Beijing time on September 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August NFP employment report. The data showed that U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, the highest level since March and well above the market expectation of 56,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, July’s figure was revised up from an initial decline of 23,000 to an increase of 21,000. This much stronger-than-expected employ
BTC-0.67%
GLDX-0.40%
PAXG+0.37%
CME-0.71%
CL-1.83%
GateInstantTrends·09-04 13:09
Why does NFP data have such a big impact on the market? August NFP far exceeded expectations, boosting bets on a Fed rate hike.

BTC trades in a narrow range over the past hour, up 0.02%: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and expectations of FED rate hikes suppress short-term volatility

From 12:00 to 13:00 (UTC) on September 4, 2026, BTC traded within a narrow range for one hour, with a Return % of just +0.02%, a price range of 81,134.8–81,268.4 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.16%. Market volatility narrowed sharply, trading activity was subdued, and bearish technical signals, combined with macro risks, suppressed demand for Bids. The main driver of this move was the continued escalation of the US-Iran military conflict and the sharp increase in geopolitical risks in the Middle East. On
BTC-0.67%
BZ-1.18%
XAU+0.38%
GateNews·09-04 13:04
BTC trades in a narrow range over the past hour, up 0.02%: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and expectations of FED rate hikes suppress short-term volatility

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Revised Up by 55,000 for June-July Combined

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment data revisions for June and July increased combined nonfarm payrolls by 55,000 on September 4. June nonfarm employment was revised upward from 20,000 to 31,000, while July figures were revised from a decrease of 23,000 to an increase of 21
GateNews·09-04 12:33
U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Revised Up by 55,000 for June-July Combined

GBPAUD Under Pressure as Australian Rate Hike Expectations Rise

The British pound-Australian dollar (GBPAUD) pair has come under pressure as markets increasingly expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise interest rates again. Australia's economy expanded 0.4% in the second quarter and 2.1% from a year earlier, beating expectations, while underlying
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GateMacroTradfiHub·09-04 11:33
GBPAUD Under Pressure as Australian Rate Hike Expectations Rise