{
  "id": 11243290,
  "title": "Forex Today: US NFP takes centre stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/forex-today-us-nfp-takes-centre-stage",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:04:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-today-us-nfp-takes-centre-stage-202610011704"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Dollar (USD) has risen further on Thursday, reaching levels not seen since early April 2025. This advancement was fueled by improved sentiment around the US Dollar, geopolitical uncertainties, and renewed concerns over the French economy. The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged higher, surpassing the crucial 102.00 mark to reach an 18-month high as investors anticipated crucial data releases at the end of the week. These releases included the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), Unemployment Rate, and Factory Orders, as well as the Federal Reserve's upcoming statement from Logan. Meanwhile, the Euro (EUR) against the US Dollar weakened, trading near 17-month lows around 1.1200. The release of the flash Inflation Rate in the European bloc concluded the domestic schedule. The European Central Bank's (ECB) President, Cipollone, and Vice President, Vujčić, were also scheduled to speak. Conversely, the British Pound (GBP) against the US Dollar slipped to its four-month low in the sub-1.3200 region, following a bullish attempt the previous day. The Bank of England's Decision Maker Panel (DMP) would be the sole release for the UK. The US Dollar/ Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) failed to maintain its previous move past the 158.00 barrier, slipping back to the low 157.00 region, retaining its gains for the day. The NFP will be in the spotlight, along with the US Unemployment Rate and Factory Orders. The Japanese market also awaited the release of Tokyo CPI and Monetary Base data. Gold traded in a volatile manner, hovering below the $4,200 mark per troy ounce, as traders assessed the Fed's potential rate path amid softer-than-expected inflation data.",
  "summary": "The US Dollar (USD) has advanced further on Thursday, trading in levels last seen in early April 2025 on the back of the marked improvement in the sentiment surrounding the US Dollar, geopolitical uncertainty and renewed concerns over the French economy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}