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 |
|
|
1.0365 -51 pips |
1.0730 -314 pips |
1.04162 | |
| GBPUSD |
|
|
1.2392 -116 pips |
1.2758 -250 pips |
1.25083 | |
| USDJPY |
|
|
147.8467 -516 pips |
154.3911 -139 pips |
153.005 | |
| USDCAD |
|
|
1.4032 -246 pips |
1.4405 -127 pips |
1.42777 | |
| AUDUSD |
|
|
0.6235 -47 pips |
0.6497 -215 pips |
0.62820 | |
| NZDUSD |
|
|
0.5701 +19 pips |
0.5944 -262 pips |
0.56817 | |
| USDCHF |
|
|
0.8848 -176 pips |
0.9095 -71 pips |
0.90240 | |
| USDCZK |
|
|
24.2430 +1266 pips |
24.3471 -2307 pips |
24.11639 | |
| USDHUF |
|
|
374.1763 -1517 pips |
390.3350 -98 pips |
389.35 | |
| USDMXN |
|
|
19.0876 -16067 pips |
20.3113 +3830 pips |
20.6943 |
News (USD)
U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Exceeds Estimates In January
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of January. ADP said private sector employment climbed by 183,000 jobs in January after rising by an upwardly revised 176,000 jobs in December. Economists had expected private sector employment to rise by 150,000 jobs.
RTTNews | 5h 41min ago
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Significant In December As Imports Jump, Exports Plunge
A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed the U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in December, as imports surged and exports plunged.
RTTNews | 6h 7min ago
U.S. Private Sector Employment Increases More Than Expected In January
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of January.
RTTNews | 6h 22min ago
