The DXY was mixed as it responded to the equity market's whiplash. The Gold rush of 2009 continues at it made new intra-day highs bouncing off 1,180.20 before closing at 1,169.40. Oil gave up some ground to close at $76.45 a barrel.
We are expecting lighter than normal volumes today ahead of the U.S Holiday on Thursday although there will be a lot of economic data published tomorrow. Headline data prints will focus on U.K GDP and in the U.S; Crude Oil Inventories, Initial and Continuing Jobless claims, and New Home Sales.
Upcoming Forex Events for November 25, 2009
GBP GDP (QoQ) Forecast -0.30% Previous -0.40%
USD Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) Forecast 0.80% Previous 0.90%
USD Initial Jobless Claims Forecast 500.00K Previous 505.00K
USD New Home Sales Forecast 408.00K Previous 402.00K