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France’s per capita GDP is roughly 14% lower than per capita GDP in the US. But that’s only a mirage … and only factors in economic figures, rather than the actual mood of those who make up the economy.

There’s plenty of high-impact and possibly sentiment-shifting economic reports on today’s schedule so make sure you’re up to speed with the daily economic roundup!

It may at times be a cozy symbiotic relationship that has been beneficial for the US; especially as it relates to the US consumer getting increasingly higher quality and very inexpensive goods from China–that does increase domestic purchasing power.

Start of a new week! Need to get your fix? See what’s on the economic menu for this week in today’s roundup!

A very astute member of Black Swan services pointed out the latest growing divergence between the bond price action the last couple of days, and the dollar…The question: What does it mean?

Looks like today’s economic calendar is pretty light and event risk minimal… Still, it wouldn’t hurt for you to be on your toes so check out what’s up in today’s economic roundup!

“Fed Leaves Interest Rates Near Zero… ECB Keeps Rates at a Historic Low of 1%… RBA Feels Pressure to Hike Rates…” What’s all the fuss about central banks and interest rates? And what do these have to do with the currency market? Well, let me give you the 411…

Currencies have been on snooze mode for the most part of this week. That may change, though, with today’s top tier releases – BOE and BOC interest rest decision!

Boy, you know it’s bad when the UN gets into the act and people actually take them seriously.

End of summer… End of low liquidity… End of the greenback?! After the UN urged for reducing the greenback’s role in global trade, most majors trampled on the USD. Will they be able to sustain this rally today? Find out on today’s economic roundup!

While the rest of us were enjoying the long weekend (well, at least I did), it seems that some people still went to work – namely G20 leaders. So what did our favorite suits discuss this past weekend?

In an article by Wolfgang Munchau appearing on Eurointelligence.com, the case is made that Europe (particularly the Eurozone) will experience a withering pace of growth during the recovery phase of this global economic crisis.

Mixed trading yesterday as no high impact economics reports were released. With North America coming back from the long weekend and more reports on deck today, can we expect more volatility in the markets?

I am constantly stunned and surprised at the pronouncements that the worst is over and the World Recession is at an end.

As expected, the US non-farm payrolls caused some serious market moves… But we’ve got a brand new week now and a lot of interest rate decisions upcoming from our beloved central banks! Check them out in my daily economic roundup!

Central bankers have made it very clear they are leery about taking away the punch bowl. Mr. Trichet laid out the ECB concerns and potential paths in an editorial appearing in the Financial Times today.

Trading was rather thin yesterday ahead of the NFP report in the US today. Though, the capitals markets together with the higher yielding currencies traded on the positive side due to the 4+% jump in China’s stock market. Today, expect a round of volatility following the release of the NFP survey.

Has it already been one month? With the Non-Farm Payrolls report just around the corner, it’s time for me to give you my take on US labor market conditions!

As with most weeks culminating in a US Nonfarm Payrolls report, this one started with some decent price action but will probably become more confined as tomorrow’s report draws nearer.

Price action was a bit slow yesterday as traders seem to be revving up for something big. Read up on the economic reports that could kick the price action into high gear today!