http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-06.htmlOn the other hand, RBA upgrades its forecast for Australian economy – AUD looking firmer MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Sep. Building Permits out at +1.6% m/m, as expected, vs. revised +7.4% prior  US Q3 Non-farm Productivity out at 9.5% vs. 6.5% expected and revised 6.9% prior US Q3 Unit Labour Costs out at -5.2% vs. -4.2% expected and revised -6.1% prior  US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims out at 512k vs. 522k expected and revised 532k prior  US Weekly Continuing ClaimsFri, 06 Nov 2009 07:10:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.v03.htmlG-20 meeting this weekend in Scotland. Ivey PMI to decide USDCAD's fate? MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Q3 Unemployment Rate rose to 6.5% vs. 6.4% expected and 6.0% in Q2 New Zealand Q3 Employment Change fell -0.8% vs. -0.3% expected and -0.4% in Q2 Australia Sep. Trade Balance dropped to -1849M vs. -2150M expected and -1651M in Aug. Switzerland Oct. SECO Consumer Climate survey rose to -30 vs. -38 expected and -42 in Sep.  Switzerland Oct. CPI rose 0.6% MoM and fell -0.8%Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:10 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.v03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.v02.htmlRisk has a quick spurt higher put momentum fades in Asia MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION  US Weekly MBA Mortgage Applications out at 8.2% vs. -12.3% prior  US Oct. Challenger Job Cuts out at -50.7% y/y vs. -30.2% prior  US Oct. ADP Employment Change out at -203k vs. -198k expected and revised -227k prior  US Oct. ISM Non-manufacturing out at 50.6 vs. 51.5 expected and 50.9 prior  NZ Q3 Unemployment Rate out at 6.5% vs. 6.3% expected and 6.0% prior  AU Sep.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:08:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.htmlISM Non-manufacturing data also on tap for today. Yen struggling as bonds sell off. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence rose to -49 vs. -50 expected and -51 last week US Oct. Domestic Vehicle Sales out at 7.94M vs. 7.3M expected and 6.8M in Sep. Australia Oct. AiG Performance of Services Index out at 54.8 vs. 49.3 in Sep. UK Oct. Nationwide Consumer Confidence out at 72 vs. 73 expected and 72 in Sep. UK BRC Shop Price Index unchanged YoY vs. -0.1% in Sep. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:48:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-04.htmlWeak Australian retail sales data reinforces a more cautious approach to rates MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Sep. Factory Orders out at +0.9% vs. +0.8% expected and -0.8% prior US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence out at -49 vs. -50 expected and -51 prior US Oct. Total Vehicle Sales out at 10.45 mln vs. 9.80 mln expected and 9.20 mln prior AU Oct. AiG Performance of Service Index out at 54.8 vs. 49.3 prior JP Oct. Monetary Base out at +4.4% y/y vs. +4.5% prior UK Oct. Nationwide ConsumerWed, 04 Nov 2009 07:41:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-03.v02.htmlMore important data tonight from down under as AUD crosses likely to remain volatile. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Q3 Private Wages Exc. Overtime rose 0.4% QoQ vs. 0.3% expected  New Zealand Q3 Average Hourly Earnings rose 1.7% QoQ vs. 0.5% expected  Australia's RBA raised the Cash Target 25 bps to 3.50% as expected  Norway Oct. PMI fell to 45.8 vs. 49.0 expected and 47.1 in Sep. UK Oct. Construction PMI fell to 46.2 vs. 47.2 expected and 46.7 in Sep. THEMES TOTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:29:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-03.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-03.htmlAUD eases after announcement, pulling other currencies off highs in a quiet Asia MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Oct. ISM Manufacturing out at 55.7 vs. 53.0 expected and 52.6 prior US Oct. ISM Prices Paid out at 65.0 vs. 64.0 expected and 63.5 prior US Sep. Construction Spending out at +0.8% m/m vs. -0.2% expected and revised -0.1% prior Us Sep. Pending Home Sales out at +6.1% m/m vs. flat expected and +6.4% prior NZ Q3 Private Wages out at +0.4% vs. +0.3% expected and +0.3% prior Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:14:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-02.v02.htmlJPY crosses gyrate, GBP swoons as pivotal week gets under way. US ISM Manufacturing on tap. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION China Oct. PMI Manufacturing out at 55.2 vs. 54.7 expected and 54.3 in Sep. Australia Oct. Performance of Manufacturing Index out at 51.7 vs. 52.0 in Sep. UK Oct. Hometrack Housing Survey rose +0.2% MoM and fell -4.6% YoY vs. +0.2%/-5.6% in Sep. Australia Q3 House Price Index rose 4.2% QoQ and 6.2% YoY vs. 3.0%/4.3% expected, respectively Japan Sep. Labor Cash EarningsMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-02.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-02.htmlA very heavy event risk calendar this week is likely to ensure choppy markets MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. GDP out at -0.1% m/m vs. +0.1% expected and flat prior  US Sep. Personal Income out at flat, as expected, vs. revised +0.1% prior  US Sep. Personal Spending out at -0.5%, as expected, vs. revised +1.4% prior  US Q3 Employment Cost Index out at +0.4%, as expected and unchanged from previously   US Oct Chicago PMI out at 54.2 vs. 49.0 expected and 46.1Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:05:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-11-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-30.htmlCAD smacked by negative August GDP report. JPY back on the strong side on bond rally. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION NeNew Zealand Sep. Building Permits rose 3.3% MoM vs. 4.0% expected Japan Oct. Nomura/JMMA Manufacturing PMI out at 54.3 vs. 54.5 in Sep.  Japan Sep. Jobless Rate out at 5.3% vs. 5.6% expected and 5.5% in Aug.  Japan Sep. Household Spending rose 1.0% YoY as expected  Japan Oct. Tokyo CPI fell -2.4% YoY and -1.4% ex Food and Energy, vs. -2.0%/-1.4% expected,Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:09:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-29.v02.htmlRecent moves likely to climax between now and Monday with end of month trade behind us at week-end. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand RBNZ left its Cash Rate unchanged at 2.50% as expected New Zealand Sep. Trade Balance out at -424M vs. -681M expected and -719M in Aug. Japan Sep. Industrial Production rose 1.4% MoM and fell -18.9% YoY vs. +1.0%/-19.3% expected, respectively Australia Sep. HIA New Home Sales fell -4.5% MoM Germany Oct. Unemployment Change out at -26k vs. +15kThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:49:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-29.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-29.htmlTonight’s US Q3 GDP data may provide the next movement MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Weekly MBA Mortgage Applications out at -12.3% vs. -13.7% prior US Sep. Durable Goods Orders out at +1.0%, as expected, vs. revised -2.6% prior US Sep. New Home Sales out at -3.6% m/m vs. +2.6% expected and revised +1.0% prior NZ RBNZ leaves official rates unchanged at 2.5% NZ Sep. Trade Balance out at –NZ$424 mln vs. –NZ$681 mln expected and revised –NZ$719 mln prior AU Aug. Conference Board LeadingThu, 29 Oct 2009 07:12:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-28.v02.htmlAUD finally knocked off its perch by low inflation data and dovish words from Treasury's Swan. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence fell to -51 vs. -49 expected and -50 the previous week Japan Sep. Retail Trade rose 0.9% MoM vs. 0.2% expected Australia Q3 Consumer Prices rose 1.0% QoQ vs. 0.9% expected New Zealand Oct. NBNZ Business Confidence fell to 48.2 vs. 49.1 in Sep. Japan Oct. Small Business Confidence fell to 43.4 vs. 43.5 expected Germany Sep. ImportWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:22:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-28.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-28.html"Risk off" inputs seem to be on the increase, but the dollar makes no headway in Asia MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Aug. S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index out at 146.0 vs. revised 144.3 prior  US Aug. S&P/Case-Shiller Composite out at -11.32% y/y vs. -11.9% expected and revised -13.26% prior  US Oct Consumer confidence out at 47.7 vs. 53.5 expected and revised 53.4 prior  US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence out at -51 vs. -49 expected and -50 prior JP Sep. RetailWed, 28 Oct 2009 07:21:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-27.v02.htmlAUD vulnerable if risk aversion trade remains on and if tonight's inflation data comes in lower than expected. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION Australia Q3 NAB Business Confidence rose to 16 from -4 in Q2 Switzerland Sep. UBS Consumption Indicator out at 0.632 vs. 0.623 in Aug. Sweden Sep. PPI out at -0.9% MoM and -1.6% YoY vs. -0.5%/-1.5% expected, respectively Sweden Sep. Household Lending out at 8.2% YoY vs. 8.0% in Aug. UK Oct. CBI Retail Sales Survey out at 8 vs. 3 expected and 3 inTue, 27 Oct 2009 13:49:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-27.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-27.htmlUS yields to take the lead from tonight’s Treasury auction MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Sep. Chicago Fed Nat’l Activity Index out at -0.81 vs. revised -0.65 prior  US Oct. Dallas Fed Manuf. Activity out at -3.3% vs. -0.5% expected and -6.4% prior AU Q3 NAB Business Confidence out at +16 vs. -4 prior THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSION (All times GMT) Swiss UBS Consumption Indicator (0700)  HK Trade Data (0830)  Sweden PPI (0830)  Sweden Household LendingTue, 27 Oct 2009 07:23:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-26.htmlChina’s reserve diversification hits the headlines again and dictates FX sentiment MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Sep. Existing Home Sales out at 5.57m vs. 5.35m expected and revised 5.09m prior US Sep. Existing Home Sales out at +9.4% m/m vs. +4.9% expected and revised -2.9% prior AU Q3 PPI out at +0.1% q/q, +0.2% y/y vs. +0.3%/+0.5% expected and -0.8%/+2.1% prior resp. SI Sep. Industrial Production out at -7.7% y/y vs. +1.0% expected and revised +11.8% prior THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMINGMon, 26 Oct 2009 07:02:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-23.v02.htmlJPY weaker still on weak bonds as US Treasury announces another record treasury auction next week. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION Australia Q3 Import/Export Price Index out at -3.0%/-9.6% QoQ vs. -2.8%/-4.7% expected, respectively Germany Oct. Preliminary PMI Manufacturing out at 51.1 vs. 50.1 expected and 49.6 in Sep. Germany Oct. Preliminary PMI Services out at 50.9 vs. 52.5 expected and 52.1 in Sep. Germany Oct. IFO Business Climate out at 91.9 vs. 92 expected and 91.3 in Sep. EuroZoneFri, 23 Oct 2009 13:56:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-23.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-23.htmlAsia closing the week with a slightly better bid dollar MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. Retail Sales out at +0.8% m/m vs. +0.4% expected and revised -0.5% prior US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims out at 531k vs. 515k expected and revised 520k prior US Weekly Continuing Claims out at 5923k vs. 5970k expected and revised 6021k prior US Sep. Leading Indicators out at +1.0% vs. +0.8% expected and revised +0.4% prior US Aug. House Price Index out at -0.3% m/m vs. +0.3% expected and +0.3%Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:40:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-22.v02.htmlChina's growth numbers largely in line - but is quality more interesting than quantity? AUD is the G-10 China proxy. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION Japan Sep. Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance out at ¥58.6B vs. ¥375B expected Japan Sep. Merchandise Trade Exports fell -30.7% YoY vs. -29.7% expected and -36.0% in Aug. China Q3 GDP out at 8.0% YoY vs. 9.0% expected and 7.9% in Q2 China Sep. Producer Price Index out at -10.1% YoY vs. -10.7% expected and -11.4% in Aug. China Sep. CPI out atThu, 22 Oct 2009 13:39:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-22.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-22.htmlChina data contains no real surprises but risk generally taken off in Asia MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Weekly MBA Mortgage Applications out at -13.7% vs. -1.8% prior JP Sep. Merchandise Trade Balance out at ¥520.6b vs. ¥620.8b expected and revised ¥183.3b prior JP Sep. Trade Exports out at -30.7% y/y vs. -29.7% expected and -36.0% expected JP Sep Trade Imports out at -36.9% y/y vs. -38.0% expected and -41.3% prior China Q3 GDP out at +8.9% y/y vs. +9.0% expected and +7.9% prior ChinaThu, 22 Oct 2009 06:27:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-21.v02.htmlRaft of data from China tonight in Asian session. Major markets have pressed the pause button - what are we waiting for? MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence fell to -50 from -48 last week Australia Aug. Leading Index rose 1.1% Switzerland Q3 Real Estate Index for Family Homes rose to 365.9 from 362.3 UK Oct. CBI Industrial Trends Total Orders fell to -51 from -48 in Sep. THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSION (All times GMT) US Weekly Crude Oil and ProductWed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-21.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-21.htmlVery little on the data front to tip the scales today MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. Wholesale Sales out at -1.4% m/m vs. -0.4% expected and revised +2.6% prior  CA Sep. Leading Indicators out at +1.1% m/m vs. +0.8% expected and revised +1.2% prior  US Sep. PPI out at -0.6% m/m vs. flat expected and +1.7% prior  US Sep. Housing Starts out at 590k vs. 610k expected and revised 587k prior  US Sep. Building Permits out at 573k vs. 595k expected and revised 580kWed, 21 Oct 2009 06:44:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-20.v02.htmlEuro officials ready to go to China to complain about the yuan. Brazil creates tax to slow currency appreciation. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Oct. NAHB Housing Market Index out at 18 vs. 20 expected and 19 in Sep. Germany Sep. Producer Prices fell -7.6% YoY vs. -7.1% expected an -6.9% in Aug. EuroZone Aug. Construction Output fell -11.3% YoY vs. -9.8% in Jul. Canada Aug. Wholesale Sales out at -1.4% MoM vs. -0.4% expected Canada Sep. Leading Indicators out at 1.1% vs. 0.8% expectedTue, 20 Oct 2009 13:39:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-20.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-20.htmlQ3 earnings dictate sentiment - and likely to do so again today MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. Int’l Securities Transactions out at +5.082b vs. +2.5b expected and revised +0.37b prior US Oct. NAHB Housing market Index out at 18 vs. 20 expected and 19 prior JP Aug. Final Leading Index out at 83.2 vs. 83.3 previously JP Aug. Final Coincident Index out at 91.2 vs. 91.4 previously JP Sep. Final Machine Tool Orders out at -62.1% vs. -61.9% previously THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSIONTue, 20 Oct 2009 07:09:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-19.v02.htmlIncreasing signs of bubble mentality. Asian nations showing increasing concern on their currencies' appreciation vs. the greenback. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Sep. Performance of Services Index rose to 53.2 vs. 51.3 in Aug. UK Oct. Rightmove House Prices rose 0.2% YoY vs. -1.5% in Sep. Japan Sep. Nationwide Department Store Sales fell -7.7% YoY vs. -8.8% in Aug. Canada Aug. International Securities Transactions rose 5.08B vs. 2.5B expected and 0.37B in Jul. THEMES TO WATCHMon, 19 Oct 2009 13:41:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-19.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-19.htmlWeekend press from UK seems to lack positives MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Aug. Net Long-term TIC Flows out at $28.6b vs. $30.0b expected and $15.3b prior  US Sep. Industrial production out at +0.7% vs. +0.2% expected and revised +1.2% prior US Sep. Capacity utilization out at 70.5% vs. 69.8% expected and revised 69.9% prior  US Oct Univ. of Michigan Sentiment out at 69.4 vs. 73.1 expected and 73.5 prior  UK Oct. Rightmove House Prices out at +2.8% m/m, +0.2% y/y vs.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:44:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-16.v02.htmlAfter posting strong new high overnight, AUDUSD swoons on weak equity market. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Sep. Non-resident Bond Holdings fell to 72.1% vs. 74.5% in Aug. Switzerland Aug. Retail Sales out at -1.0% YoY vs. +0.8% expected EuroZone Aug. Trade Balance fell to 1.0B vs. 4.9B expected and 6.0B in Jul. Canada Sep. CPI out at 0.0% MoM and core CPI out at 0.3% MoM, vs. +0.1%/+0.2% expected, respectively THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSION (All times GMT) US Aug. TICFri, 16 Oct 2009 13:33:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-16.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-16.htmlGBP in the limelight in early Asia but rejects key resistance level MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. Manufacturing Sales out at -2.1% m/m vs. -1.6% expected and revised +5.2% prior US Sep. CPI out at +0.2% m/m, as expected, vs. +0.4% prior US Sep. CPI ex-Food/Energy out at +0.2% vs. +0.1% expected and +0.1% prior US Oct. Empire Manufacturing Index out at 34.57 vs. 17.25 expected and 18.88 prior US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims out at 514k vs. 520k expected and revised 524k prior USFri, 16 Oct 2009 06:27:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-15.htmlEUR edging closer to the psychological 1.50 mark MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. New Motor Vehicle Sales out at -0.3% m/m vs. flat expected and revised +5.2% prior US Sep. Import Price Index out at +0.1% m/m, -12.0% y/y vs. +0.2%/-11.4% expected and revised +1.6%/-15.3% prior resp. US Sep. Advance Retail Sales out at -1.5% vs. -2.1% expected and revised +2.2% prior US Sep. Retail Sales ex-Autos out at +0.5% vs. +0.2% expected and revised +1.0% prior US Aug Business Inventories outThu, 15 Oct 2009 06:31:03 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-14.v02.htmlBut Weekly US Consumer Confidence drops sharply again - sentiment dissonance is still deafening. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Sep. REINZ House Sales rose 43.7% YoY vs. 39.3% in Aug. US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence fell to -48 vs. -45 the previous week Australia Oct. Westpac Consumer Confidence rose to 121.4 from 119.3 in Sep. Japan Sep. Domestic CGPI rose 0.1% MoM as expected China Sep. Trade Balance fell to $12.93B vs. $17.0B expected and $15.7B in Aug. Japan BoJ leftWed, 14 Oct 2009 13:58:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-14.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-14.htmlJapan’s MOF says USDJPY move a reflection of USD weakness, not JPY strength – so market sells some more….. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Aug. New Housing Price Index out at +0.1% m/m vs. +0.2% expected and +0.3% prior  US Weekly ABC Consumer Confidence out at -48 vs. -45 prior   NZ Sep. REINZ House Sales out at +43.7% y/y vs. revised +39.3% prior   AU Oct. Westpac Consumer Confidence out at +1.7% vs. +5.2% prior  JP Sep. Dom. Corp. Goods Price Index out atWed, 14 Oct 2009 06:36:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-13.v02.htmlIntel earnings in the crosshairs after the US close today. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Aug. Retail Sales out at 1.1% MoM and 1.2% MoM ex Autos, vs. +0.5%/+0.5% expected, respectively UK Sep. BRC Sales Monitor rose 4.9% YoY and same store sales rose 2.8% YoY, vs. 2.2%/-0.1% in Aug. UK Sep. RICS House Price Balance rose to 22% vs. 15% expected and 10% in Aug. Australia Sep. NAB Business Conditions/Confidence out at 3/14 vs. 4/18 in Aug. Switzerland Sep. Producer and ImportTue, 13 Oct 2009 13:44:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-13.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-13.htmlGeo-politics, with the North Korean missile firings, promotes caution in Asia MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION NZ Aug. Retail Sales out at +1.1% m/m vs. +0.5% expected and -0.5% prior NZ Aug. Retail sales ex-Autos out at +1.2% m/m vs. +0.5% expected and revised -0.6% prior UK Sep. RICS House Price Balance out at 22% vs. 15% expected and revised 10% prior JP Sep. Bank Lending out at +1.7% y/y vs. +1.8% prior JP Sep. M2 Money Stock out at +3.0% y/y vs. +2.9% expected and +2.8% prior JP Sep. M3Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:02:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-12.v02.htmlBanking Holiday in Canada and United States today - though US equity markets will be open. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION New Zealand Sep. QV House Prices fell -1.1% YoY vs. -2.8% in Aug. Germany Sep. Wholesale Price Index fell -0.2% MoM vs. +0.3% expected Sweden Sep. AMV Unemployment Rate out at 5.3% vs. 5.4% expected and 5.5% in Aug. THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSION (All times GMT) US National Economic Council's Summers to Speak (1615) US Treasury's Krueger to Speak (1715) New ZealandMon, 12 Oct 2009 13:58:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-12.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-12.htmlGBP again under pressure after more bearish weekend press MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION CA Sep. Unemployment Rate out at 8.4% vs. 8.8% expected and 8.7% prior CA Sep. Net Change in Employment out at +30.6K vs. +5k expected and +27.1k prior CA Aug. Int’l Merchandise Trade out at -2.0b vs. -0.9b expected and revised -1.3b prior US Aug Trade Balance out at -$30.7b vs. -$33.0b expected and revised -$31.9b prior CA Q3 Business Outlook out at 53.0 vs. 34.0 expected and revised 39.0 prior NZMon, 12 Oct 2009 06:46:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-09.htmlWill the short-squeeze continue as we head into the long weekend in the US? MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION UK BOE leaves key rates unchanged EU ECB leaves key rates unchanged CA Sep. Housing Starts out at 150.1k vs. 148.0k expected and revised 157.3k prior US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims out at 521k vs. 540k expected and revised 554k prior US Weekly Continuing Claims out at 6040k vs. 6105k expected and revised 6112k prior US Aug. Wholesale Inventories out at -1.3% vs. -1.0% expected andFri, 09 Oct 2009 06:20:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-08.htmlStocks also showing optimism. BoE and ECB as expected. Market waiting for ECB press conference and guidance. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION JN Current Account Total (Aug) out at Y1233B vs. Y1171B expected. AU Employment Change (Sep) out at 40.6K vs. -10.0K expected.  AU Unemployment Rate (Sep) out at 5.7% vs. 6.0% expected. 5.8% prior.  Participation Rate (Sep) out at 65.2% vs. 65.1% expected. Prior at 65.1%. * JN Bankruptcies YoY (Sep) out at -18.0% vs. -1.0% prior.  JN EcoThu, 08 Oct 2009 13:01:36 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-06.v02.htmlUSD pushed back lower on carry trade theme, renewed jump in equities. MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION Australia Aug. Trade Balance out at -1524M vs. -900M expected and -1783M in Jul. Australia RBA raised rates 25 bps to 3.25% vs. no change expected Switzerland Sep. CPI out at 0.0% MoM vs. 0.1% expected UK Sep. Halifax House Prices rose 1.6% MoM vs. 0.6% expected UK Aug. Industrial Production fell -2.5% MoM vs. +0.2% expected UK Aug. Manufacturing Production fell -1.9% vs. +0.3% expectedTue, 06 Oct 2009 13:46:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-06.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-06.htmlThe greenback pressured again by suggestions Gulf states moving away from the dollar for oil deals MAJOR HEADLINES – PREVIOUS SESSION US Sep. ISM Non-manufacturing out at 50.9 vs. 50.0 expected and 48.4 prior  NZ Q3 NZIER Business Opinion Survey out at 36 vs. -25 prior  AU Aug Trade Balance out at –A$1524 mln vs. –A$900 mln expected and revised –A$1783 mln prior  AU RBA raises rates by 25bp to 3.25% THEMES TO WATCH – UPCOMING SESSION (All times GMT) Swiss CPI (0715)  UKTue, 06 Oct 2009 07:22:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/info@saxobank.com (Saxo Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/forex-strategy/forex-trading-strategies/2009-10-06.html