Automatic weekly summary of the news that moves the dollar and the markets.
· 11 events
Measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector; a reading above 50 indicates expansion.
Reading for the dollar
A figure above the 55.2 forecast suggests industrial strength and typically strengthens the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 55.2 | 55.6 |
Reflects inflation in the industrial sector by measuring prices paid by companies for raw materials and services.
Reading for the dollar
If the result exceeds the expected 71.2, it indicates inflationary pressures that could push the Fed to maintain high rates.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 71.2 | 71.1 |
Quantifies the number of job vacancies available, excluding the agricultural sector.
Reading for the dollar
A figure higher than 7.33 million would indicate a tight and resilient labor market, supporting the USD.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 7.33M | 7.36M |
Estimated monthly change in private employment based on payroll data processed by ADP.
Reading for the dollar
Growth exceeding 47k jobs is interpreted as a sign of private sector health ahead of official data.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 47K | 44K |
Measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil in inventory.
Reading for the dollar
While it impacts oil more, an increase in inventories can indicate lower global economic demand, indirectly affecting the USD.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | 0.095 |
Records the number of people who filed for unemployment benefits for the first time during the past week.
Reading for the dollar
Figures below 205k suggest a robust labor market, which is bullish for the U.S. currency.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 205K | 203K |
Measures labor efficiency in terms of output per hour worked.
Reading for the dollar
An upward revision from 1.4% favors growth without immediate inflationary pressures, being positive for the USD.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 1.4% | 1.4% |
Evaluates the status of the service sector, which represents the largest part of the US GDP.
Reading for the dollar
Staying above 54.1 confirms the expansion of the services sector, supporting the strong economy thesis.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 54.1 | 54.1 |
Measures the change in the price companies pay for labor, a key indicator of wage inflation.
Reading for the dollar
An increase above the 0.3% forecast could alert to inflationary pressures, boosting the dollar on rate expectations.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Represents the change in the number of people employed during the last month, excluding the agricultural industry.
Reading for the dollar
A figure above the 58k forecast (especially after the previous -23k) would be very bullish for the USD due to employment resilience.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 58K | -23K |
Measures the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.
Reading for the dollar
If the rate falls below 4.1%, it is interpreted as a signal of full employment that strengthens the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 4.1% | 4.1% |
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