US Non-Farm Payrolls which were expected to show growth of 190,000 jobs posted a disappointing 151,000, a substantial decline from the final December figure of 262,000.
Overall the US data was mixed with the States recording a marginally better 4.9% unemployment rate and an increase in average hourly earnings. However the US Trade Balance also came in slightly more negative than expected at -$43.36B.
These figures saw the US Dollar loose some ground and the market will be considering the path of US interest rates during 2016.
Latest FX news by Chris Verdet
Back to the Top
