Automatic weekly summary of the news that moves the dollar and the markets.
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Measures the impact of statements from the top Treasury official regarding fiscal policy and public debt.
Reading for the dollar
Markets seek clues on economic policy direction; comments on fiscal stability typically strengthen the dollar.
Measures the level of consumer optimism regarding general economic activity and the labor market.
Reading for the dollar
A reading above the 90.3 forecast would suggest higher future spending, supporting the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 90.3 | 90.8 |
Reflects the number of contracts signed for the sale of new homes during the previous month.
Reading for the dollar
A decrease to 620K is expected; a higher figure would indicate resilience in the housing sector and economic strength.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 620K | 628K |
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, excluding food and energy prices.
Reading for the dollar
An increase above the 0.2% forecast would pressure the Fed to keep rates high, favoring the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Measures the total value of all goods and services produced by the economy on an annualized basis.
Reading for the dollar
If the data exceeds the estimated 1.5%, it would confirm more robust economic growth than expected.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Reflects the annualized change in the prices of all goods and services included in the GDP.
Reading for the dollar
A reading above 6.2% would indicate widespread inflationary pressures within domestic production.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 6.2% | 6.2% |
Measures the value of purchase orders for long-lasting manufactured goods, excluding transportation.
Reading for the dollar
A figure higher than 0.5% would indicate that businesses are maintaining their long-term investment plans.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Includes all orders for goods with a lifespan of at least three years.
Reading for the dollar
A slight increase to 0.5% is expected; higher data suggests an expansion in heavy manufacturing.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil in inventory.
Reading for the dollar
Lower inventories usually raise energy prices, indirectly impacting inflation expectations.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | 4.405 |
Records the number of individuals who filed for unemployment benefits for the first time during the week.
Reading for the dollar
A figure below 208K would suggest a still-tight labor market, which is positive for the currency.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 208K | 206K |
Public interventions by the head of U.S. monetary policy.
Reading for the dollar
An aggressive (hawkish) tone regarding inflation control would strengthen demand for the dollar.
Statistical adjustment of historical non-farm payroll creation data.
Reading for the dollar
Given previous negative revisions, a correction smaller than -911K would be seen as a sign of better labor health.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | -911K |
Reflects consumer confidence based on University of Michigan surveys.
Reading for the dollar
Remaining at 51.0 or exceeding it would confirm stability in consumer economic perception.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 51.0 | 51.0 |
Shows the percentage consumers expect prices to change in the future.
Reading for the dollar
If expectations exceed 4.3%, it would increase fears of persistent inflation, affecting the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | 4.3% |
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