26/08/2026
ADP and NFP: Key Takeaways and Market Preparation
ADP (Private Employment): Released on the preceding Wednesday, it acts as the initial gauge for private sector job creation in the US.
NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls): Released on Friday, it is the most impactful official data release; it includes the unemployment rate and wage growth.
How to Prepare for Volatility
Reduce exposure: Trade smaller lot sizes than usual and avoid opening positions minutes before the announcements to prevent spread widening.
Identify key levels: Mark your support and resistance zones in advance on USD pairs, indices, and gold; the market usually targets this liquidity after the data release.
Wait for confirmation: The initial reaction when the number comes out is often deceptive (stop-loss hunt); the true direction establishes itself in the 15 to 30-minute candle that follows.
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