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NFP

Nonfarm Payrolls, commonly abbreviated NFP, is a major U.S. employment report measuring changes in payroll employment across most nonfarm industries.

Why it matters to you

Employment data can influence expectations for economic growth, inflation and Federal Reserve policy. Large surprises can create volatility across major financial markets.

Terms that sit next to this one

Unemployment Rate, Federal Reserve, Interest Rate

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