📊Today Forex Outlook – Updated for “Wednesday, April 9, 2025💹”
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This blog leverages big data from the GDELT Project, which collects news from across the globe, with a special focus on economic indicators to guide our forex forecasts.
Yesterday, April 8, 2025, delivered mixed results across key economic indicators.
Our forecast for the Canadian Ivey PMI resulted in a profitable long position on USD/CAD with a +12 pip gain, reflecting a weaker-than-expected report.
Conversely, the RBNZ Policy Rate Announcement deviated from expectations as the central bank held rates, leading to a -20 pip loss on our NZD/USD short trade.
In Japan, both the Consumer Confidence and Machine Tool Orders releases produced moderate upward moves for USD/JPY, garnering wins of +18 pips and +5 pips respectively. Overall, these outcomes underscore the importance of adjusting strategies promptly in response to evolving economic data, and our cumulative trading results now reflect this dynamic performance.
Trading Results – “Tuesday, April 8, 2025”
Trade Results by Indicator
- Canada Ivey PMI – USD/CAD
• Actual: Ivey PMI for March was reported at 49.0 (forecast: 50.0), indicating weaker-than-expected sentiment
• USD/CAD Movement: Approximately +12 pips increase
• Strategy: Entered long in anticipation of a weaker reading
• Result: Win – ★★★★☆ (+12 pips) - RBNZ Policy Rate Announcement – NZD/USD
• Actual: RBNZ held rates instead of the anticipated 0.25% cut
• NZD/USD Movement: Approximately +20 pips adverse movement for a short position
• Strategy: Entered short expecting a rate cut
• Result: Loss – ★★☆☆☆ (-20 pips) - Japan Consumer Confidence – USD/JPY
• Actual: Consumer Confidence for March came in at 48.0 (forecast: 50.0), reflecting weaker sentiment
• USD/JPY Movement: Approximately +18 pips increase
• Strategy: Entered long anticipating a weaker print
• Result: Win – ★★★★☆ (+18 pips) - Japan Machine Tool Orders – USD/JPY
• Actual: Preliminary Orders reported at 95.0 versus a forecast of 98.0, indicating a notably soft reading
• USD/JPY Movement: Approximately +5 pips with a muted market response
• Strategy: Entered long expecting a softer outcome
• Result: Win – ★★☆☆☆ (+5 pips)
Cumulative Trading Results
| Forecast Accuracy | Wins/Losses | Win Rate | Total Pips |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | 0 wins / 0 losses | N/A | N/A |
| ★★★★☆ | 16 wins / 0 losses | 100% | +305 pips |
| ★★★☆☆ | 14 wins / 3 losses | 82% | +177 pips |
| ★★☆☆☆ | 6 wins / 5 losses | 55% | -35 pips |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | 1 wins / 0 losses | 100% | +7 pips |
Today’s Key Economic Indicators & Forecasts
| Today’s Economic Indicators (Date/Time) | Target Currency Pairs (2 pairs) | Forecast & Strategy | Confidence (★ Rating) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM ET EIA Weekly Crude Oil Inventories (CAD via Oil) |
USD/CAD | Anticipating a build in crude inventories, which may pressure oil prices and weaken CAD. Consider buying (Long USD/CAD) about 5 minutes before release (around 10:25 AM ET). |
★★★★☆ |
| April 9 (Wednesday) 2:00 PM ET FOMC Meeting Minutes (USD) |
USD/JPY | Hawkish signals could spark USD strength on rate-hike outlook. Consider buying (Long USD/JPY) about 5 minutes before release (around 1:55 PM ET). |
★★★☆☆ |
| April 9 (Wednesday) 7:01 PM ET RICS House Price Balance (GBP) |
GBP/USD | Weaker housing data is expected, potentially weighing on GBP. Consider selling (Short GBP/USD) about 5 minutes before release (around 6:55 PM ET). |
★★☆☆☆ |
Additional Notes
• The “Forecast & Strategy” column provides a simplified directional view (e.g., “Long (Buy)” or “Short (Sell)”) based on prior data and market consensus.
• The star rating is a rough indicator of potential market impact and does not guarantee price movement.
• Always consider spreads, volatility, and unexpected news events. Trade responsibly at your own risk.
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