#NFPWatch $BTC $ETH $XRP NFP Watch (Non-Farm Payroll Watch) – July 2025 Preview

The Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report is one of the most important economic indicators released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It tracks employment trends in the U.S. excluding farm workers, private household employees, and nonprofit organization employees.

📅 Next NFP Release

Date: Friday, July 5, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM EST (5:30 PM Pakistan Time)

Period: June 2025

🔍 What to Watch For:

1. NFP Employment Change

Forecast (expected): TBA (to be announced)

Previous (May 2025): +225,000 jobs

2. Unemployment Rate

Forecast: 4.0%

Previous: 4.0%

3. Average Hourly Earnings (MoM and YoY)

MoM (May): +0.3%

YoY (May): +3.9%

📈 Market Impact:

Forex: High impact on USD pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD)

Commodities: Gold (XAU/USD) often sees large movements

Crypto: Volatility can spill over into BTC and ETH markets due to risk sentiment shifts

Equities: Strong job growth → bullish for stocks if inflation remains in check

Bonds: Higher payrolls may lead to higher yields if it strengthens the Fed's hawkish stance

🔧 Trading Tips:

Expect increased volatility 15–30 minutes before and after the release.

Use tight risk management if trading around the event.

Watch not only the headline number but also revisions to previous reports and wage growth.