March, 2017 | Forex, Commodities & Index Analysis

Dear traders,

I will be starting to post various live signals to this blog. Some of these will be tradable, with some of them just giving information. All should be considered educational only.

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Sam

Dr Sam’s Financial News Feeds

1.1710 USD = 1 EUR 2017-08-16 ECB Reference rate August 16, 2017

1 EUR buys 1.1710 US dollar (USD) - The reference exchange rates are published both by electronic market information providers and on the ECB's website shortly after the concertation procedure has been completed. Reference rates are published according to the same calendar as the TARGET system.

Eurozone Economy Expands At Faster Pace As Estimated August 16, 2017

The euro area economy expanded as initially estimated in the second quarter with better contribution from individual economies. Gross domestic product grew 0.6 percent quarter-on-quarter, slightly faster than the 0.5 percent increase seen in the first three months of the year, the latest flash estimate from Eurostat showed Wednesday.

UK Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 1975, Earnings Growth Exceeds Forecast August 16, 2017

The UK unemployment rate declined further in the second quarter to the lowest level in 42 years and earnings growth exceeded expectations, but continued to lag behind inflation, squeezing consumers' disposable income. The ILO unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in the second quarter from 4.9 percent a year ago, data from the Office for […]

Pound Rises As U.K. Jobless Rate Falls August 16, 2017

The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the early European session on Wednesday, after data showed that the U.K. unemployment rate declined in the second quarter.

BOJ Current Account Balances by Sector (July) August 16, 2017

NZ Dollar Falls As Dairy Prices Drop August 16, 2017

The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, after dairy product prices fell in the Global Dairy Trade auction held overnight.

European Economics Preview: Eurozone GDP Data Due August 16, 2017

Flash quarterly national accounts from euro area is due on Wednesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news.

Australia Wages Climb 0.5% In Q2 August 16, 2017

Wage growth in Australia gained a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent on quarter in the second three months of 2017, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.

Average Interest Rates by Type of Deposit August 15, 2017

U.S. Retail Sales Climb More Than Expected In July August 15, 2017

Retail sales in the U.S. increased by more than anticipated in the month of July, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday.

1.1744 USD = 1 EUR 2017-08-15 ECB Reference rate August 15, 2017

1 EUR buys 1.1744 US dollar (USD) - The reference exchange rates are published both by electronic market information providers and on the ECB's website shortly after the concertation procedure has been completed. Reference rates are published according to the same calendar as the TARGET system.

UK Inflation Remains At 2.6% August 15, 2017

UK consumer prices rose at a steady pace in July and factory-gate inflation slowed to its lowest level so far this year, making it harder for the Bank of England Governor to advocate a rate hike amid weak economic growth. Consumer prices climbed 2.6 percent annually in July, the same rate as seen in June, […]

German Economy Expands On Domestic Demand August 15, 2017

Germany's economy continued to expand in the second quarter, with the latest growth driven by domestic demand and investment. Gross domestic product grew 0.6 percent sequentially in the second quarter, Destatis said Tuesday. Although, this was slightly slower than the forecast of 0.7 percent, the economy expanded for the 12th consecutive quarter.

Pound Drops After U.K. Inflation Data August 15, 2017

The British pound weakened against other major currencies in the early European session on Tuesday, after data showed that the nation's inflation rose less-than-expected in July.

T-Bills Purchased by the Bank of Japan August 15, 2017

Japanese Government Bonds Held by the Bank of Japan August 15, 2017

Antipodean Currencies Rise As Asian Stock Markets Extend Gains August 15, 2017

Antipodean currencies such as the Australian and the New Zealand dollars strengthened against their major counterparts in the Asian session on Tuesday, as Asian stock markets traded higher, extending gains from the previous session, as fading concerns about tensions between the U.S. and North Korea boosted risk appetite.

European Economics Preview: Germany's Q2 GDP Data Due August 15, 2017

Quarterly national accounts from Germany and consumer prices from the UK are the major reports due on Wednesday.

RBA Minutes: Global Economic Conditions Continue To Recover August 15, 2017

Members of the Reserve Bank of Australia's Monetary Policy Board have noted the continued improvement of global economic conditions, minutes from the bank's August 1 meeting revealed on Tuesday.

Bank of Japan Accounts (August 10) August 15, 2017

Month: March 2017

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