Forex Trading The U.S. Trade Balance Figures

(Richard Lee)- Released on a monthly basis, the U.S. Trade Balance Report is a vital piece of economic data for the foreign exchange markets. Now, it's not on the level with reports like nonfarm payrolls or the consumer price index, but the survey does have relevance. Worldwide trade between countries affects the supply and demand for certain currencies - if a country's goods are in high demand, that same country's currency will also be in high demand. The key is to find and interpret key data points in the report that are relevant to the overall currency trend and apply them when initiating a position. Read more here…