What Is Non-Farm Payrolls?

The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP), also known as Employment Change, represents the change in the number of employed individuals compared to the previous month. This statistic excludes the farming industry, which is why it is called “Non-Farm Payroll”. The data is typically released on the first Friday of each month, following the end of the previous month.

Why Do We (traders) Care About NFP?

The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is crucial data from the United States and is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which is closely linked to improved economic activity. The second NFP report of 2025 will be released on February 7th.

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