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NZD/USD: Trading the New Zealand Employment Change

posted by forexcrunch 25 days ago in USD, NZD made popular 24 days ago

The New Zealand Employment Change is an important leading indicator which often has a significant impact on the markets. Traders and analysts carefully examine the indicator, looking for any trends which could affect NZD/USD. A reading which is

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EUR/USD Edges Up as Chicago PMI Sinks, Ignoring Spanish Worr

posted by forexcrunch 26 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro dollar edged higher, as the euro has quietly climbed 250 pips since the first week in April, with small but steady steps upwards. At the same time, the markets are very concerned about the fiscal situation in the Euro-zone, and these worries

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USD/CHF: Trading the Swiss Retail Sales

posted by forexcrunch 26 days ago in USD, CHF made popular 25 days ago

Swiss Retail Sales is considered one of the most important indicator of consumer spending. The indicator’s release early this month provides analysts and traders with an early look at consumer spending. A reading that is higher than the market fo

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USD/JPY Trading the ISM Manufacturing PMI

posted by forexcrunch 26 days ago in USD, JPY

The ISM Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) is based on a survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector. Respondents are surveyed for their view of the economy and business conditions in the US. A reading which is higher t

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EUR/USD Moves Higher After Weak US GDP Release

posted by forexcrunch 27 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro dollar took advantage of weak US data, as the pair climbed to the mid-1.32 level. United States GDP for Q1 posted an increase of 2.2%, disappointing the markets which had predicted a 2.5% increase. Last week’s bright spot for the US economy

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AUD/USD Outlook April 30 – May 4

posted by forexcrunch 27 days ago in USD, AUD made popular 27 days ago

AUD/USD dropped to the mid-1.02 level, but rallied late in the trading week, climbing above 1.04, to close at 1.0465. The upcoming week is very busy, with eleven releases, including the key Cash Rate. Here is an outlook for the Australian events,

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USD/CHF Outlook April 30 – May 4

posted by forexcrunch 27 days ago in USD, CHF

USD/CHF traded in a narrow range this past week, and closed almost unchanged, at 0.9060. The upcoming week is very quiet, with only two releases. Here is an outlook for the Swiss events, and an updated technical analysis for USD/CHF.

The Swiss

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GBP/USD Outlook April 30 – May 4

posted by forexcrunch 28 days ago in USD, GBP

The British pound continued to impress, as GBP/USD climbed another 130 pips, closing the week at 1.6250. The upcoming week has six releases, including three key PMI releases. Here is an outlook for the upcoming events, and an updated technical an

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USD/JPY Outlook Apr. 30-May 4

posted by forexcrunch 28 days ago in USD, JPY

Dollar/yen continued moving down, despite more QE in Japan and no QE3 in the US. Will the Japanese authorities intervene at these levels? Average Cash Earnings is the major event this week. Here’s an outlook for the Japanese events and an updated

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EUR/USD Outlook Apr. 30 – May 4

posted by forexcrunch 28 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 28 days ago

Euro/dollar remains in range, as fears on both sides of the pond increased but remained balanced. With the narrowing channel closing on the pair, perhaps we . The main event of this busy week is the rate decision by the ECB, which will come after

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NZD/USD Outlook Apr. 30 -May 4

posted by forexcrunch 28 days ago in NZD

Kiwi/dollar dipped to lower ground but eventually climbed back up and remained in range. A busy week awaits us at the beginning of the month: NBNZ Business Confidence and employment data are the main events this week. Here’s an outlook for the e

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USD/CAD Outlook Apr.30 – May 4

posted by forexcrunch 28 days ago in USD, CAD

The Canadian dollar enjoyed the weakness of the greenback and reached a 7 month high. We will now see how the Canadian economy is doing with key indicators. GDP and Ivey PMI are the major events this week. Here’s an outlook for the Canadian event

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