Trading methods using important economic indicators [Fudō Shutarō]

Table of Contents

1. What are important indicators
2. How to know the schedule of announcements?
3. About the US unemployment statistics
4. What are expected values?
5. Trading at important indicator releases
6. Actual price movement immediately after important indicators are released

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※This article is a re-edited version of FXkouryaku.com February 2016 issue. Please note that the market information written in the main text may differ from current market conditions.

Profile of Shutaro Fudoushū (Fudōshūta)

Foreign exchange lecturer and writer. Publishes seminar DVDs and interview CDs from a publisher. In addition to giving lectures at financial exchanges, securities exchanges, FX brokers, and investment trust companies, he writes for magazines and serves as a school instructor for FX and stocks.

Official site：Shutarō Fudō’s “Behind the News Coverage”
twitter：https://twitter.com/syutaro_fudo

What are important indicators

Important indicators refer to statements by political or financial leaders that move the currency, or announcements by official bodies or by influential large companies with strong influence.

Additionally, quarterly earnings announcements from globally renowned large companies such as McDonald’s, Apple, and megabanks can cause currency movements to some extent.

How to know the schedule of announcements?

FXkouryaku.com magazine posts a one-month schedule of indicator announcements.

Many FX brokers disseminate information on important indicator schedules via homepage, newsletters, etc.

Also, “Pastoral FX Blog” provides clear explanations of indicator importance and announcement times, which we recommend.