Today's economic figures provide crucial insights into the current state of major economies. Notably, the latest Consumer Sentiment Index from the US shows an improvement, which could support consumer spending. Meanwhile, Canadian economic data presents a mixed picture with a surprising drop in unemployment but a decline in manufacturing outlook. In Europe, Germany's trade balance shows strength, indicating resilient exports. These figures are significant in assessing monetary policies and market movements.
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Feb) | 2026-02-06 15:00:00 | 56.4 | 57.3 | 53 | 0.9 | High |
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivey PMI s.a (Jan) | 2026-02-06 15:00:00 | 51.9 | 50.9 | 51.5 | -1 | High |
| Unemployment Rate (Jan) | 2026-02-06 13:30:00 | 6.8% | 6.5% | 6.8% | -0.3 | High |
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Trade (Dec) | 2026-02-06 07:00:00 | 13.6B | 17.1B | 14B | 3.5B | High |
In summary, today's economic data reflects positive and supportive signals for both the USD and EUR, whereas the CAD presents a nuanced picture with both positive and negative elements. On balance, the figures are more supportive for the USD and EUR, while being slightly ambiguous to potentially slightly negative for the CAD.