NZD/USD: Trading the New Zealand CPI Release

The New Zealand CPI (Consumer Price Index), which is released every quarter, measures the change in the price of goods and services charged to consumers. CPI readings which are higher than forecast tend to be bullish for the New Zealand dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for NZD/USD. Published on Monday … “NZD/USD: Trading the New Zealand CPI Release”

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USD/CAD: Trading the Canadian Core CPI Release

The Canadian CPI, also known as inflation, measures the change in the price of goods and services charged to consumers. Core CPI excludes eight volatile components, notably food and energy. A reading that exceeds the market forecast is generally bullish for the Canadian dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for USD/CAD. Published on … “USD/CAD: Trading the Canadian Core CPI Release”

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EUR/USD: Trading the US Unemployment Claims Oct 2011

The US Unemployment Claims indicator is published weekly, and measures the number of people filing for unemployment for the first time during the previous week. An increase in unemployment claims will hurt consumer spending, and any figures which are higher than the market forecast is bearish for the dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible … “EUR/USD: Trading the US Unemployment Claims Oct 2011”

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Euro Weakness: Not Only the Debt Crisis

The euro is trading lower and will likely to be heavy towards the upcoming summit. But the euro’s problems are not limited to the debt crisis. In the interview below, David Song of DailyFx discusses the euro, the hopes for the US in averting recession, the weight on the pound and other current fundamental questions. … “Euro Weakness: Not Only the Debt Crisis”

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USD/JPY: Trading the US TIC Long-Term Purchases

The US TIC Long-Term Purchases release measures the level of foreign and domestic investment in the US. This important indicator is released monthly, and if the reading exceeds the market forecast, this bodes well for the US dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for USD/JPY. Published on Tuesday at 13:00 GMT. Indicator … “USD/JPY: Trading the US TIC Long-Term Purchases”

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EUR/USD: Trading the UOM Sentiment Index Oct 2011

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index surveys consumer attitudes and expectations about the US economy. An increase in consumer confidence is a positive sign about the health of the economy and can help strengthen the US dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for EUR/USD. Published on Friday at 13:55 GMT. Indicator Background … “EUR/USD: Trading the UOM Sentiment Index Oct 2011”

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AUD/USD: Trading the Australian jobs Oct 2011

The Australian employment change is an important leading indicator which often has a significant impact on the markets. Traders and analysts carefully examine employment figures in trying to determine the health and direction of the economy. Here are the details and 5 possible outcomes for AUD/USD. Published on Thursday at 00:30 GMT. Indicator Background Job creation … “AUD/USD: Trading the Australian jobs Oct 2011”

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