How to trade the JPY?
Happy Friday, traders! Are you ready to trade at the end of the week? Here’s what you need to know before you start:
ISM manufacturing PMI is in focus
Traders await the release of ISM manufacturing PMI at 17:00 MT time.
What?
The ISM manufacturing PMI stands for the purchasing managers' index by ISM. This indicator is calculated based on the survey of about 400 purchasing managers, which asks respondents to rate the level of business conditions.
How?
If the indicator is above 50, it shows the expansion of an industry. On the contrary, the index below 50 indicates a slowdown.
The previous data
Last time manufacturing PMI came out at the lower-than-expected level of 47.2 (vs. the forecast of 49). It weakened the USD.
Forecasts
Now we anticipate manufacturing PMI to reach 48.5. Higher figures will push the USD up. In case of an alternative scenario, the USD will weaken.
Similar
USD and GBP Traders Await Big Moves
The first week of November promises to be eventful, as we have the Fed meeting, the BOE update, and the NFP release. Read more details here.
What to Trade on August 29 - September 2?
Last week several important economic updates influenced the Forex market. US preliminary GDP fell less than expected (0.6% actual vs. 0.7% forecast). Below you will find the key events to trade on during the week from August 29 to September 2.
Latest news
What Currency Will Overperform?
S&P Global, a private banking company, will release a monthly change in British Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on January 24, 11:30 GMT+2. The index is a leading indicator of economic health as businesses react quickly to market conditions, and purchasing managers hold the most current and relevant insight into the company's view of the economy.
Investor Positivity May Fade After Powell's Speech and CPI Release
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) m/m on January 12 at 15:30 GMT+2. The index measures a change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.
What Can Rule the Roost in January 2023?
2022 was rough: inflation, energy crisis, and plenty of other controversial situations…
