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EUR/USD: Trading the US jobless claims
US jobless claims are released weekly and serve as a constant barometer for the health of the job market. Despite the volatile nature of the frequent report, it has a significant impact on the dollar, especially as the figures have recently dropped several times below the 300K mark, indicating a break from the previous range and an encouraging sign. Here are the details and 5 possible outcomes for EUR/USD. Published on Thursday at 12:30 GMT. Indicator Background Employment is one of the Federal Reserve’s two mandates so every related indicator influences the exchange rate markets assume policymakers are affected. ... (full story)