Highlights of the April ISM non-manufacturing index:

  • Highest since November
  • Prior was 56.5
  • Prices paid 50.1 vs 52.4 prior
  • New orders 59.25 vs 57.8 prior
  • Employment 56.7 vs 56.6 prior -- Highest since Oct

The US dollar is surprisingly cool to this release. Very modest US dollar strength, approx. 20 pips, but you might expect a bit more.