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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > British Pound strengthens as US Dollar drops following underwhelming US Non-Farm Payrolls
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British Pound strengthens as US Dollar drops following underwhelming US Non-Farm Payrolls

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Last updated: 2024/05/03 at 1:54 PM
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The Pound Sterling has strengthened above the 1.2600 mark against the US Dollar due to an improved market sentiment and a decline in the greenback. The US Dollar weakened after the release of the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for April, which showed weak labor demand and slower wage growth. This has raised speculation for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in June, putting pressure on the US Dollar. Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BoE) is expected to start reducing interest rates from the September meeting, further supporting the Pound Sterling.

The NFP report revealed that nonfarm employers hired 175K workers in April, below the consensus of 243K. Additionally, the Unemployment Rate increased to 3.9% from 3.8% in March, while Average Hourly Earnings softened to 3.9% from the estimates of 4.0%. Monthly figures also grew at a slower pace of 0.2%. These indications of a weak labor market have increased expectations for Fed rate cuts in September. Investors are now looking towards the US ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reports for further market direction.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) hit a three-week low around 104.50 due to easing labor market conditions and weak Q1 Nonfarm Productivity data. The Federal Reserve has hinted at potential rate cuts this year, following a less hawkish tone on interest rates. Expectations that the Bank of England will reduce interest rates from the September meeting have also boosted the GBP/USD pair. Investors had earlier been divided between expecting cuts in June or August. However, strong wage growth in the UK has delayed speculation on BoE interest rate cuts.

The Pound Sterling has been on a winning streak for the third consecutive trading day, with the GBP/USD pair holding above 1.2500. The near-term outlook for the Cable is positive as it remains above the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and rises above the neckline of the Head and Shoulder pattern. The 14-period Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests indecisiveness among market participants, indicating potential price volatility in the coming sessions.

Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) are a crucial component of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report, measuring changes in employment levels excluding the farming industry. NFP results impact Federal Reserve decisions on monetary policy, inflation, and interest rates. Generally, higher NFP figures boost the US Dollar, while lower figures have a negative effect. NFPs also have an inverse correlation with the price of Gold, influencing commodity markets as well. Additionally, NFPs can be overshadowed by other components of the jobs report, impacting market reactions in various scenarios.

In summary, the Pound Sterling has strengthened against the US Dollar, driven by an improved market mood and weak US NFP data. The likelihood of Fed rate cuts in September and expectations of BoE interest rate reductions have further supported the GBP/USD pair. Technical analysis indicates a positive near-term outlook for the Cable, with potential price volatility due to market indecisiveness. Nonfarm Payrolls are a key factor influencing market movements and have a significant impact on currency and commodity markets. Investors will closely monitor upcoming economic data releases and central bank decisions for further market direction.

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