Good morning traders 🌅
Asia quiet (Nikkei +0.2%), US futures flat. After yesterday's Super-Thursday rally with Fed, ECB, and BoE, today at 14:30 CET the US jobs data (Non-Farm Payrolls) takes center stage.
Markets are in wait-and-see mode. After the central bank decisions yesterday, today is the reckoning — NFP numbers will show whether the rally has substance or was just hype.
Market Overview
- Asia: Nikkei +0.2% at 59,388, quiet trading
- US Futures: S&P 500 flat, no clear direction
- DAX Futures: Slightly positive but cautious
Today's Focus
- 14:30 CET: US Non-Farm Payrolls (expected: +180K)
- 14:30 CET: US unemployment rate
- Options traders: High IV on index options before NFP
Options Perspective
After yesterday, today is payback time. Jobs data is the final big trigger of the week. Expect volatility from 14:30 CET onward ⚡
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