Non-farm data below market expectations

The seasonally adjusted non-farm employment figure for the U.S. in July recorded an increase of 73,000, the smallest gain since October of last year, and below the market expectation of 110,000. This is negative for the dollar index, negative for U.S. stocks and bonds, and positive for gold. Bitcoin initially rose and then fell; contract traders should be cautious of volatility in the early morning hours!