Tag Archives: AUD
Weekly CFTC Trader Positioning Data
* There are three key takeaways from this report:1) Traders were nervous and scaled back risk as most currencies saw a reduction in gross short and
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, the dollar looks likely to remain under pressure ahead of the outcome of the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting later in the month.
Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary
U.S. Review Mixed Signals About Third Quarter Growth • The August employment report signaled continued modest job growth.
Trade Balance – July 2013
The July trade balance came in at a deficit of $0.8bn, which was well below market expectations of $0.1bn surplus (CBA (f): $-0.2bn).
Australia’s GDP – QII 2013
Real GDP rose by 0.6% in QII. This outcome matches that of recent quarters and was a touch higher than the consensus expectation for a 0.5% rise (CBA (f): 0.6%).
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, markets in the U.S. are to remain closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be looking ahead to revised data on U.S. second quarter growth, as well as reports on the housing sector and consumer confidence.
Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary
U.S. Review Signals of Stronger Growth and Fed Tapering • Existing home sales rose more than expected in July,
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be looking ahead to Wednesday’s minutes of the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting,
FX SENTIMENT REPORT
EUR NET LONG RISES; AUD HIT BY SHORT COVERING • USD net long narrows to $16bn as traders narrow their short AUD position and add to their net long EUR position.
Risks & Drivers – International Economics Monthly
Our global economic growth forecast for 2013 is unchanged at a below average rate of 2.9%.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be closely watching US data on retail sales and consumer inflation, as well as reports from the housing and manufacturing sectors.