Usual effect: The previous rate was 5.50%, and we expect this rate to remain the same. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the NZD. ▶️This data is released seven times a year. ▶️Short-term interest rates are the main factor in the currency valuation. Traders observe most other indicators merely to predict future rate changes.

Usual effect: The previous rate was 8.83 million, and we expect this rate to increase to 8.85 million. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the USD. ▶️This data is released monthly. ▶️This data is one of the indicators released late. However, it can affect the market because job openings are the general employment's leading indicator.

Usual effect: The previous rate was 0.2%, and we expect this rate to decrease to 0.0%. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the CHF. ▶️This data is released monthly. ▶️This index is the first inflation statistics published by any country. Consumer prices make up for most of the inflation. Inflation is essential for currency valuation because ascending prices cause the central bank to raise interest rates to curb inflation.

Usual effect: If the statement is hawkish, it will positively affect the AUD. ▶️This data is released monthly. (except in January) ▶️The RBA's central bank board uses this statement as a primary tool to communicate with investors about monetary policy. This statement includes the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about economic conditions that affect their decision. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and provides clues about the future decisions' outcome.

Usual effect: The previous rate was 4.10%, and we expect this rate to remain the same. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the AUD. ▶️This data is released monthly. (except in January) ▶️Short-term interest rates are the main factor in the currency valuation. Most traders observe other indicators merely to predict rate changes in the future.

Usual effect: If the speech is hawkish, it will positively affect the USD. ▶️Speaker: Patrick Harker. ▶️The Federal Reserve's FOMC Members vote on setting the nation's key interest rates, and traders often use their public speeches to provide clues about future monetary policy.

Usual effect: If the speech is hawkish, it will positively affect the USD. ▶️Speaker: Jerome Powell. ▶️The market will experience a lot of volatility during Powell's speech as traders try to decipher the interest rate clues. Powell has more influence on the country's currency than anyone else as the central bank head, which controls short-term interest rates. Traders observe his public speeches, and often use them to provide clues about future monetary policy.

Usual effect: The previous rate was 48.4, and we expect this rate to increase to 48.9. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the USD. ▶️This data is released monthly. ▶️ This index is one of the components of PMI, but it is reported separately as an inflation gauge. A number above 50.0 indicates an increase in prices, and below 50.0 means a decrease in prices. This statistic is a leading indicator of consumer inflation. The higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer when businesses pay more for goods and services.

Usual effect: The previous rate was 47.6, and we expect this rate to increase to 47.8. An increase higher than expected will positively affect the USD. ▶️This data is released monthly. ▶️This statistic is the economic health's leading indicator. Businesses react to market conditions quickly, and their purchasing managers probably have the most recent and relevant insight into the company's economic view.