Factory orders highlight the US economic calendar

<p>The US dollar is strong to start the shortened North American trading week. </p><p>Economic data will be a focus later in the week but it won't be today with a light slate that features factory orders and employment trends, both at 10 am ET (1400 GMT). Factory orders are expected down 2.5% in the month after a 2.3% rise previously but we'll be looking out for revisions to core durable goods orders.</p><p>For more, see the <a href="https://www.forexlive.com/EconomicCalendar" target="_blank" rel="follow">economic calendar</a>.</p>

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.