TAG: US nonfarm payrolls

Canadian dollar edges lower ahead of Cdn., US job reports

The Canadian dollar is slightly lower on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3559, up 0.12%. Canada and the US will both release employment data later today, which could mean some volatility from USD/CAD in the North American session....

6 months ago

Aussie rally continues as services PMI rises

The Australian dollar continues to power ahead and has posted strong gains for a third straight day. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6614, up 0.75%. Australian Services PMI shows faster expansion The driver behind the Aussie’s sharp...

6 months ago

Weak job data sends Canadian dollar slips to 4-month low

The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Monday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3598, up 0.06%. Canada and the US both released March employment reports on Friday, with Canada posting a weak reading while US nonfarm payrolls bl...

6 months ago

Euro edges lower, German industrial production jumps

The euro is calm at the start of the trading week. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0830, down 0.07%. German industrial production rises 2.1% Is the German economy coming out of a downswing? The week started on a positive note as ind...

6 months ago

Euro can’t find its footing after ECB pause

The euro continues to stumble and is down for a fourth straight day. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0653, down 0.67%. The euro has fallen 1.7% this week as the US dollar continues to flex its muscles against the major currencies. ECB hol...

6 months ago