Automatic weekly summary of the news that moves the dollar and the markets.
· 12 events
Public statements by the Head of State that can influence political and fiscal expectations.
Reading for the dollar
Rhetoric on tariffs or public spending usually generates volatility; the lack of concrete data keeps the expectation neutral.
Index based on surveys of purchasing managers regarding the economic health of the industrial sector.
Reading for the dollar
A forecast of 53.6 suggests expansion; values above the estimate tend to strengthen the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 53.6 | 53.2 |
Measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the services sector, the largest in the US.
Reading for the dollar
A slight deceleration is expected compared to the previous data; a reading above 50 indicates sectoral growth.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | 55.8 | 56.8 |
Measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial crude oil held by US firms.
Reading for the dollar
The actual increase of 2.969M (against the expected drop) suggests lower energy demand, which is bearish for the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2.969M | -0.7M | -0.64M |
Number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week.
Reading for the dollar
The 197K figure was better than expected (201K), indicating a strong labor market that favors the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 197K | 201K | 198K |
Measures the annualized number of new residential buildings sold during the previous month.
Reading for the dollar
The actual 0.684M figure significantly beat the forecast, reflecting vigor in the housing sector and support for the currency.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 0.684M | 615K | 0.643M |
Second public intervention that can define the immediate course of economic policy.
Reading for the dollar
Any comments regarding inflation control or interest rates directly impact the dollar's valuation.
Evening intervention with potential impact for the opening of Asian markets.
Reading for the dollar
Political uncertainty during low liquidity hours can exacerbate dollar volatility.
Measures the change in the value of orders for long-lasting manufactured goods, excluding transportation.
Reading for the dollar
The 0.3% figure was lower than the expected 0.6%, signaling a possible slowdown in business investment.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Measures the change in the total value of orders for long-lasting manufactured goods.
Reading for the dollar
Although the data was 0% (better than the -0.3% forecast), the drop from the previous 0.9% shows industrial weakness.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% |
Survey of consumer confidence regarding economic activity and personal finances.
Reading for the dollar
The 48.1 result beat the 47.4 forecast, suggesting higher-than-expected resilience in consumption.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 48.1 | 47.4 | 51.7 |
Measures the percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change in the future.
Reading for the dollar
Rising expectations usually pressure the Fed to keep rates high, which favors the dollar.
| Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | 4.6% |
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