Today's economic data releases are set to give crucial insights into the health of various economies globally. With unemployment statistics expected from Australia and inflation data from the UK already out, market participants will closely observe these figures to adjust their expectations and forecasts accordingly. The impact of these figures could lead to significant volatility in the respective currency markets, depending on how well they align with or deviate from the estimations.
Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
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Unemployment Rate (Jun) | 2025-07-17 01:30:00 | 4.1% | N/A | 4.1% | N/A | High |
Employment Change (Jun) | 2025-07-17 01:30:00 | -2.5K | N/A | 20K | N/A | High |
๐ฃ๏ธ The unemployment rate and employment change figures are pivotal for assessing Australia's labor market health. If the actuals align with estimates, it could indicate stability. However, deviations, especially higher unemployment or lower employment figures, might dampen the AUD.
Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
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Balance of Trade (Jun) | 2025-07-16 23:50:00 | -637.6B | N/A | 353.9B | N/A | High |
๐ฃ๏ธ Japan's balance of trade is critical for assessing economic health and trade pressures. A shift from deficit to surplus would be supportive of the JPY, suggesting stronger demand for Japanese goods.
Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
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Producer Price Index MoM (Jun) | 2025-07-16 12:30:00 | 0.3% | 0% | 0.2% | -0.3% | High |
๐ฃ๏ธ A zero growth in the PPI suggests cooled inflationary pressures, potentially diminishing rate hike expectations and impacting USD strength negatively.
Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
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Inflation Rate YoY (Jun) | 2025-07-16 06:00:00 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 0.2% | High |
๐ฃ๏ธ Higher-than-expected inflation may prompt a hawkish response from the Bank of England, potentially supporting GBP through anticipated rate hikes.
โ The economic data releases signal varying impacts across currencies today. For the AUD, stability in employment figures is crucial. The JPY could benefit from a trade surplus, while the USD may see some weakness from the PPI data. Meanwhile, higher UK inflation supports the GBP, hinting at potential monetary tightening. Overall, the AUD and GBP appear more supported, while the JPY and USD face mixed outcomes.