Wow...what a break. For some unknown reason I went long on GBP/AUD at NY close...watched as I was ready to get stopped out...Went for a walk....came back and was up 70 pips!!

Australia Private New Capital Expenditure and Expected Expenditure

Its kind of a scam if you think about it. Data released 40 minutes before schedule... New home sales not released for some reason.. Bloomberg spins it in a positive direction. USD drops 40 pips...got to really do your due diligence before jumping in.

US Existing Home Sales

Looks hawkish for the Aud? Maybe will rebound from Friday?

RBA Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Here is the link for the full report for anyone interested. Quite fascinating. url Meanwhile I just got a notice from the taxman as I struggle for a couple of pips here and there..I have no doubt who's paying the bill....LOLOL

Super rich hold $32 trillion in offshore havens

Too close to a major presidential election to make any waves....Benny has to use slick political rhetoric, which is talking much, but saying little, at least through September.

Bernanke to suggest Fed on dovish course

In the short term despite the sluggish economy, the news was likely neutral for the USD and it will probably trend strong against EUR JPY, CHF

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee

So business as usual. A whistleblower comes forward and spills the beans; there is an investigation, and eventually after millions in taxpayer dollars a token sacrificial lamb who will be convicted lower on the food chain so as to appease the ...

4 Other CEOs Who Could Be Forced Out Over Rate Rigging

AUD is strong fairly against other currencies right now.

Australia Retail Trade - May 2012