Retail Sales are a measure of the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percentage changes reflect the rate of change of such sales and a...

he Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average level of prices of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. Th...

Payroll employment is a measure of the number of people being paid as employees by non-farm business establishments and units of government....

The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a measure of the average level of prices of a fixed basket of goods received in primary markets by produce...

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of aggregate economic activity available. Reported quarterly, GDP growth is widely ...

When you trade foreign exchange you are normally quoted a spot price. This means that if you take no further steps, your trade will be settl...

An investor has a margin deposit with Saxo Bank of USD 100,000. The investor expects the US dollar to rise against the Swiss franc and there...

Durable Goods Orders are a measure of the new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for immediate and future delivery of factory hard go...

The investor believes the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the US dollar. It is a long term view, so he takes a small position to all...

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