Understanding and Utilizing Economic Indicators

Heading: Fundamental Analysis - Intro

URL: http://www.avatrade.com/education/economic-indicators/intro

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Economic Indicators

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What are Economic Indicators?

Economic indicators are scheduled economic data releases, declarations and announcements by leading

Bureau of Labor Statistics. This report reveals the unemployed rate in the US, except government, farm and non-profit workers. That covers some 80% of the US working force. A decrease in the unemployed rate, i.e. there are more people working, usually indicates the market is growing. As a result the American Dollar will grow stronger. If a trader speculated that beforehand, and opened buying positions prior to the announcement – the outcomes would be to his favour. Naturally, if the unemployed rate rises the Dollar will weaken. Either way, the NFP and the speculations beforehand will cause vibrations in different