š US Non-Farm Payroll Report: why does the market freeze before the data?
Today, one of the most important US economic reports is released ā the #USNonFarmPayrollReport šŗšø
It shows how many jobs were created outside the agricultural sector and indirectly answers a question that moves crypto, stocks, and the dollar:
š Will the FED ease or tighten even more?
š How the market usually reacts:
ā¢ š Payroll below expectations ā cooling economy ā higher chances of rate cuts ā risk assets get relief
ā¢ š Payroll above expectations ā strong economy ā rates stay higher for longer ā potential pressure on prices
ā ļø Key point for traders:
In the minutes before the release, liquidity dries up, spreads widen, and bots dominate order flow. Often, the first move is a trap ā the real direction comes after the market digests the data.
š§ Question for you:
Do you usually trade during the release or wait for the market to show its hand before making a decision?
š Comment below how you position yourself during macro events.
