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On Friday, the EUR/USD dropped after data released in the Eurozone showed that the yearly CPI fell by 0.6%. Analysts had expected an annual decline of 0.5%. During today’s early trading sessions, the pair rebounded after Friday’s decline. This comes as traders remain cautious over Greece’s future as a member of the European Union. Investors should now keep their eye on a number of data releases tomorrow, including the Spanish unemployment change.

On Friday, the Dollar weakened against the Yen after U.S. data showed that the last quarterly Gross Domestic Product grew by 2.6%, lower than the expected figure of 3.0%.

By the close of Fridays U.S. trading session, Gold had rallied to $1.284/ounce after data releases from the U.S. showed that the economy grew by 2.6%. A weaker Dollar boosts the usually safe haven metal appeal. Today, the price of Gold declined after negative data from China showed that the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index dropped to its lowest level in two years.

U.S markets ended lower on Friday and posted losses for the month. The number was very disappointing and suggested that the economy is decelerating. If data continues in this way, this would reduce the chance that the Fed would increase interest rates in June.

Asian markets declined across the region.

European markets are mixed today.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) New Month, New Direction?

US stock futures are edging higher ahead of February's first trading day, but the moves are modest and the mood cautious.

"February starts with a feeling of apprehension," said Angus Campbell, a senior market analyst at FxPro. When the S&P 500 tumbles in January, that's "historically considered to be a bad sign for equities, leading to a negative year for the stock market."

2) Greek Drama

Greek stock markets are bouncing back after a week of steep losses. Bank stocks are leading the rebound, but are still nursing losses of between 30% and 40% for the year so far on fears that a clash between Greece's new government and its creditors will cut them off from vital ECB support.

European markets were creeping higher in early trade, but uncertainty about Greece and weak economic data from China kept a lid on gains.

China's official manufacturing index dipped below 50 for the first time since 2012, more evidence that activity in the country's all-important factories is slowing. The slowdown raises the likelihood that China will cut interest rates again, or launch other stimulus measures.

Asian markets ended mostly weaker. The Shanghai Composite index led the way with a decline of 2.6% Monday. That was the fifth consecutive daily decline.

3) Earnings

Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Sysco (SYY) are among the main companies reporting earnings Monday. They will both report before the opening bell.

4) Economics

The US Census Bureau will report December construction spending at 10:00am ET.

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What is it? It's among the primary tools the RBA Reserve Bank Board uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future decisions.

When? February 2^nd at 10:30pm Eastern Time.

Trading Tip: If the announcement will hint towards higher interest rates, you can expect the AUD to rise.

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What is it? It checks the interest rate charged on overnight loans between financial intermediaries.

Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation - traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how rates will change in the future.

When? February 2^nd at 10:30pm Eastern Time.

Trading Tip: If the actual number is higher than the forecast, you can expect the AUD to rise.

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