June 5, 2026


Nonfarm Payrolls – The Main Event


Tonight at 22:30 GMT+7, the US May Nonfarm Payrolls report will be released. Forecast: 95K jobs added, down from 115K previous. The unemployment rate is expected to hold at 3.9%, while average hourly earnings are forecast at +0.3% MoM.


Higher than 115K → USD bullish, gold and stocks under pressure.Lower than 95K → USD bearish, gold and stocks could rally.Oil – Geopolitical Risks Remain High


An explosion at Oman's Mina Al Fahal port (suspected drone attack) added fresh supply fears. WTI is trading near $93.50. Any escalation could push prices higher.


Gold – Waiting for NFP Direction


Gold is hovering around $4,460. A weak jobs report could trigger a rally toward $4,550, while a strong print may push it below $4,400.


Other Data Today


UK Halifax House Price IndexFrance Industrial ProductionEurozone Q1 GDP (revised)Canada Employment ChangeBoE Governor Bailey speaksTrading Takeaways


Dollar: NFP will set the tone for the next week.Gold & Oil: High volatility expected. Use tight stops.

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