New Zealand posted a merchandise trade deficit of NZ$1.265 billion in August, Statistics New Zealand said on Monday - representing 37 percent of exports. more...
Trading the News: Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI) Despite forecasts for a uptick in Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), a marked slowdown in the core rate of inflation may drag on the loonie and spur a near-term rebound in USD/CAD as it puts pressure on the Bank of Canada (BoC) to further support the real economy. What’s Expected: Why Is This Event Important: Easing price pressures may push ...
The unemployment record in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent in August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday. more...
Trading the News: Bank of England Interest Rate Decision The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision may trigger a short-squeeze in British Pound and generate a relief rally in GBP/USD should the central bank talk down bets for an imminent rate-cut. What’s Expected: Why Is This Event Important: Even though the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) warns ‘a majority of members expect to support ...
Consumer confidence in Australia advanced again in September, the latest survey from Westpac Bank showed on Wednesday. more...