What is it? It checks the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week.

Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy.

When? March 26th at 8:30am Eastern Time.

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

 

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During today’s early trading session, Asian stocks traded slightly up as Japanese shareholders are expected to receive higher returns on dividends later this week, however, gains were limited as Indices traded close to 15 year highs.

During the European session, the Euro traded higher against a basket of major currencies following positive German data. The German Ifo Business Climate Index showed a reading of 107.9, higher than the expected figure of 107.3. Traders are now awaiting a number of important economic events taking place tomorrow, including the Retail sales and Core retail sales, negative data could weaken the GBP in the short term.

During early U.S. trade, the Dollar weakened against a basket of major currencies following the release of negative data. The Core Durable Goods orders for the month of February showed a 1.4% decline, new orders were expected to rise by 0.3%, furthermore, the price of US Oil rose off the back of the weaker Dollar.

 

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What is it? It checks the change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week.

It influences the price of petroleum products which affects inflation, but also impacts growth as many industries rely on oil to produce goods.

When? March 25th at 10:30am Eastern Time.

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

 

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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. Feeding frenzy

Shares in Kraft (KRFT) have shot up by about 18% premarket after it announced plans to combine with Heinz to create a food giant called The Kraft Heinz Company. The merger is expected to create the third largest food and beverage company in North America.

Kraft shareholders will receive stock in the new group, plus a special dividend of $16.50 per share funded by a $10 billion cash injection by Heinz owners 3G Capital and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA).

Once the deal is done, Heinz shareholders will own 51% of the combined firm while Kraft shareholders will get a 49% stake.

 

2. Investors shun Lufthansa and Airbus

Shares in Lufthansa (DLAKY) and Airbus (EADSF)

are both declining by about 1% in Europe following the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French Alps on Tuesday. Germanwings is Lufthansa's low-cost carrier.

 

3. Markets overview

U.S. stock futures are looking relatively placid Wednesday, except for Kraft. European stock markets are mixed in early trading. Asian markets ended with mixed results.

In the currency market, the U.S. dollar continues pulling back after a record setting rally. The euro is gaining ground versus a number of other global currencies.

 

4. Tuesday market recap

It was a down day in the markets Tuesday.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost 105 points. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq slid 0.3%.

 

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What is it? It checks the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for durable goods, excluding transportation items.

It's a leading indicator of production - rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders.

When? March 25th at 8:30am Eastern Time.

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

 

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What is it? It checks the level of a composite index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, wholesalers, and retailers.

It's a leading indicator of economic health - businesses react quickly to market conditions, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity such as spending, hiring, and investment.

When? March 25th at 5:00am Eastern Time.

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

 

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