[Sample Content] NFP (Non-Farm Payroll) — US non-farm employment data — is the news event with the strongest impact on USD each month.
Numbers to Watch
| Indicator | Expected | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Farm Payrolls | 245K | 275K |
| Average Hourly Earnings (m/m) | +0.3% | +0.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.5% | 62.5% |
3 Potential Scenarios
📈 Bullish USD Scenario (NFP > 280K)
- USD strengthens — EUR/USD down · USD/JPY up
- Gold (XAUUSD) may drop 0.5-1%
- Bitcoin may weaken 1-2%
📊 Expected Scenario (NFP 220-260K)
- USD moves in range
- Market may whipsaw before resuming previous trend
📉 Bearish USD Scenario (NFP < 200K)
- USD weakens sharply — EUR/USD rallies · USD/JPY drops
- Gold rallies 1-2%
- Bitcoin may rise 2-3% (Risk-on mood)
💡 Pro Tip: Pro traders typically wait 5-10 minutes after the news release for the whipsaw to settle before entering trades in the actual direction — don't trade before or immediately after the release.
"When news breaks, price moves both ways — anyone trading before the real direction is guessing, not trading"
Trade Preparation
- ✅ Close high-risk positions before news release
- ✅ Reduce lot size 50% on NFP days
- ✅ Set SL 1.5-2x wider to handle whipsaws
- ✅ Prepare setups for both directions
- ✅ Follow LINE VIP for live updates + analysis
Note: This is sample content showing the Economic Calendar Preview template.