Overall, the ISM number is definitely a strong figure, as well as the construction spending report, which is much higher than expected.
Tim Mazanec
Come the Fed meetings around April, May, June next year, this may have an impact.
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If unit labor costs are not increasing as much as we initially expected, that would get the Fed to pause (rate hikes) sooner than expected.
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The enthusiasm over Japan is extremely high right now.
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The dollar is starting to show some gains as the report came in stronger than expected across the board; new orders, employment, prices paid.
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We are getting a consistent view from the Fed now that they are somewhat worried about the risk of a higher inflation rate. That is going to cause more rate hikes to come and higher yields will help the dollar.
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The factory orders report was very slightly better than expected, although after revisions it was pretty much spot on what the market was expecting.
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There are continued expectations of more Fed rate increases, whereas with other central banks we may only see a one- off move here and there. The reasons to be in the dollar outweigh any other currency.
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The report was spot on expectations, signaling continued growth in the U.S. Employment sector. It should bode well for the economy, but the reaction is null and void in the market as we await Greenspan.
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The dollar is weaker initially across the board after the release of the minutes. On your first read through you get the indication they may not be as aggressive as some had been predicting.
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