#USNFPBlowout Data Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) for January 2026 was a blowout, with an addition of 130,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations of 66,000–70,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% and wages rose by 0.4% (monthly). This report indicates strong economic resilience, reducing expectations for a Fed rate cut, and boosting the strength of the US Dollar.

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Key Points NFP January 2026 (Release February):

New Jobs: NFP rose by 130,000, surpassing the low estimates.

Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 4.3%, indicating a very tight labor market.

Wages: Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% (monthly), indicating that wage inflation pressures are still present.

Market Reaction: The US Dollar strengthened (rebound), US bond yields rose, and expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in June faded.

Context: This growth far exceeded the average monthly increase of only 15k in 2025, marking a very strong start to the year for US employment.