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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
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ADP large miss; But does it matter for NFP?
Looking at the series over the passed few months, there is volatility between ADP and NFP data
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Whose employment data do you trust more? ADP or ISM
Depending on your answer, it may give you a better expectation for NFP on Friday
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Gold probing 6-week highs after big ADP employment miss
While the ADP report can be a volatile leading indicator for NFP on a month-by-month basis, it’s undeniably concerning that it has shown declining employment growth and negative revisions for three consecutive months now.
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US Dollar: Possible Profit Taking Actions before Non-farm Payrolls
On Tuesday, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index has stabilized after briefing dropping to its weakest level in more than two years, ending up 0.1% on day to 92.31. U.S. ADP private jobs report for August will be today's focus, with an increase of 1 million expected and compared with +167,000 in July.
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Crude oil remains fundamentally supported
Both oil contracts managed to bounce back on Wednesday after suffering big drops in the first trading day of the year. Tuesday’s sell-off took most […]
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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So how good is APD at predicting NFP, anyway?
With the monthly ADP payrolls figures delivering a solid set of data ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, I take a closer look to see if the ADP can help pick the direction of NFP.
![default avatar](/en-au/-/media/project/gain-capital/shared/authors/na-matt-simpson-financial-analyst-stonex-125x125.png?h=125&w=125&hash=230F7E88451D1CB8FEC2E809F9AF8E60)
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