
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will announce average hourly earnings, nonfarm employment change (NFP), and the unemployment rate on May 6, at 15:30 MT time.
On Friday, the common currency reached a six-week maximum versus the evergreen buck, with traders optimistic about the strength of the euro zone's revival after firm economic data this week.
Since Monday the euro has gained approximately 0.7%, putting it on course for a third straight week of revenues versus the US currency.
The common currency had started the trading week on the back foot, affected by political uncertainty in Germany as coalition negotiations didn’t appear to be successful. Nevertheless, the euro recovered rapidly because traders focused on a robust surge outlook for the EU, while the greenback dipped broadly.
Issued on Thursday, the minutes from the ECB’s recent policy gathering showed that policymakers had generally agreed on extending the quantitative easing at a lower level, although a decision to keep the asset purchases open-ended generated fiercer debate.
In London trade the common currency hit $1.1865, which is its strongest outcome since October 13.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will announce average hourly earnings, nonfarm employment change (NFP), and the unemployment rate on May 6, at 15:30 MT time.
The Bank of England will publish its Monetary Policy Report and Summary, Official Bank Rate, and its votes on May 5 at 14:00 MT.
The Reserve Bank of Australia will make the cash rate statement on May 3, at 07:30 MT.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will announce the updated Unemployment Rate and Employment Change data on Thursday, May 19, at 04:30 MT.
The UK Office for National Statistics will publish Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday, May 18, at 09:00 MT.
The US Census Bureau will announce Core Retail Sales and Retail Sales on Tuesday, May 17 at 15:30 MT.
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