China's exports declined more-than expected in January suggesting that the economy has not gained yet from the weaker currency. Data published by the General Administration of Customs showed that exports logged a double-digit annual decline of 11.2 percent in January, much faster than the 2.0 percent fall economists had expected, and December's 1.4 percent drop. more...
Japan's gross domestic product contracted an annualized 1.4 percent on year in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Cabinet Office said in Monday's preliminary reading. more...
Food prices in New Zealand climbed 2.0 percent on month in January, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday - marking the highest monthly rise since June 2013. more...
Business confidence in Australia showed a steady if low level of support in January, the latest survey from the National Australia Bank showed on Tuesday with an index score of +2. AUDUSD M5: 39 pips price movement by NAB Business Confidence news event : "Financial market volatility has persisted, raising the risk of an adverse impact on Australian business that could threaten the recovery seen in the non-mining economy. ...
Employment in the U.S. rose by less than expected in the month of January, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday, although the unemployment rate still edged lower. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment climbed by 151,000 jobs in January. EURUSD M5: 133 pips range price movement by Non-Farm Employment Change news event: more...