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Characteristics of a complete limit order book (LOB) for Euro/US dollar in 2006-09, are asymmetrically affected by scheduled macro news announcements during the financial crisis. Depth is the most responsive characteristic followed by spread, volatility and slope. Depth and volatility respond more to expansion surprises, while spread and slope are more sensitive to recession. The effect of the announcement’s...