What is audio analysis?

Audio analysis is a process of transforming, exploring, and interpreting audio signals recorded by digital devices. Aiming at understanding sound data, it applies a range of technologies, including state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms.

Why are audio analysis and signal processing underrepresented in data scientist training?

Audio analysis and signal processing have benefited greatly from machine learning and deep learning techniques but are underrepresented in data scientist training and vocabulary where fields like NLP and computer vision predominate.

What's going on with the AUD/USD?

On the daily chart, the AUD/USD continues to move between the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the 55-day SMA (0.6505). The 0.6400 level has become a relevant support, and a consolidation below it should bring further weakness to the Aussie, exposing the 20-day SMA at 0.6360.

Why is the Aud a gross measure of market activity?

It is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing. Generally speaking, a high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the AUD, while a low reading is negative.