United States Imports
As the world's second-largest importer, the United States most important imports are capital goods accounting for 22% of the total, and consumer products accounting for 21% of the total. Other categories include automotive vehicles, parts, and engines (12%), as well as foods, feeds, and beverages (5%). Accounting for 21% of overall imports are shipments from China, followed by those from Mexico (14%), Canada (13%), Japan (6%), and Germany (5%).
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the USD while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the USD.
Forex Sentiment (USD)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD |
|
|
1.0733 -51 pips |
1.0840 -56 pips |
1.07836 | |
| GBPUSD |
|
|
1.2468 -60 pips |
1.2611 -83 pips |
1.25281 | |
| USDJPY |
|
|
150.5908 -525 pips |
154.0286 +181 pips |
155.839 | |
| USDCAD |
|
|
1.3566 -112 pips |
1.3703 -25 pips |
1.36778 | |
| AUDUSD |
|
|
0.6548 -62 pips |
0.6626 -16 pips |
0.66098 | |
| NZDUSD |
|
|
0.5980 -31 pips |
0.6108 -97 pips |
0.60109 | |
| USDCHF |
|
|
0.8922 -148 pips |
0.9134 -64 pips |
0.90702 | |
| USDCZK |
|
|
23.3984 +4082 pips |
23.3430 -3528 pips |
22.99019 | |
| USDHUF |
|
|
355.7593 -303 pips |
365.5525 -677 pips |
358.79 | |
| USDMXN |
|
|
16.9304 +1919 pips |
18.9431 -22046 pips |
16.7385 |
News (USD)
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Tumbles To Six-Month Low In May
A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed a substantial deterioration in U.S. consumer sentiment in the month of May. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index plunged to 67.4 in May from 77.2 in April. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 76.0.
RTTNews | 2 days ago
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Climb To Highest Level Since August
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by much more than expected in the week ended May 4th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 231,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level of 209,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 210,000.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Climb To 231,000
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by much more than expected in the week ended May 4th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
RTTNews | 4 days ago
