AU Private Sector Credit (MoM)

Location: Australia

Date: 30/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.4%

Notes: The Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. It shows if the private sector can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. It is considered as an indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Australia. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.

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AU Private Sector Credit (YoY)

Location: Australia

Date: 30/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.1%

Notes: The Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. It shows if the private sector can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. It is considered as an indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Australia. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.

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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index

Location: Canada

Date: 30/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 45.7

Notes: The Ivey PMI released by the Richard Ivey School of Business captures business conditions in Canada. The Ivey PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Canada. A result above 50 signals is seen positive , or bullish for the CAD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative, or bearish.

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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 30/08/2013

Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.4%

Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.

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AU Private Capital Expenditure

Location: Australia

Date: 29/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4.7%

Notes: The Private Capital Expenditure released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics measures current and future capital expenditure intentions of the private sector. It is considered as an indicator for inflationary pressures. A high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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NZ RBNZ Business Confidence

Location: New Zealand

Date: 29/08/2013

Time: 2:00 - 3:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 52.8%

Notes: The Business Confidence released by the National Bank of New Zealand shows the business outlook in New Zealand. The Business Confidence allows analysis of economic situation in the short term. Increasing numbers indicates increases in business investment that lead to higher levels of output. Thus, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4.6%

Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

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JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 0:30 - 1:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.2%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 0:30 - 1:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -0.2%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 0:30 - 1:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.4%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding fresh food. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)

Location: United States

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 10.9%

Notes: The Pending Home Sales released by the National Association of Realtors is a leading indicator of trends of the housing market in the US It captures residential housing contract activity of existing single-family homes. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some volatility for the USD. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE IFO - Expectations

Location: Germany

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 9:00 - 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 102.4

Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report

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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey

Location: Germany

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 7

Notes: The GfK Consumer Confidence is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE IFO - Current Assessment

Location: Germany

Date: 28/08/2013

Time: 9:00 - 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 110.1

Notes: The IFO Current Assessment released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report

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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 27/08/2013

Time: 23:45 - 0:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: $414M

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the NZD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading New Zealand Dollar with New Zealand Trade Balance

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US Consumer Confidence

Location: United States

Date: 27/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 80.3

Notes: The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence captures the level of confidence that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally, a high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.

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US Durable Goods Orders

Location: United States

Date: 27/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.2%

Notes: The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.

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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation

Location: United States

Date: 27/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

Notes: The Durable Goods Orders measures, released by the US Census Bureau, the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the transport sector. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.

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UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 26/08/2013

Time: 8:00 - 9:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.9%

Notes: The Nationwide Housing Prices shows the value of the houses prices in UK and indicate current movements in the housing market that is considered as a sensitive factor to the UK's economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Jackson Hole Symposium

Location: United States

Date: 24/08/2013

Time: 1:00 - 2:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium is an annual symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, and held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 1981. It is a forum for central bankers, policy experts and academics to come together to focus on a topic.

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US New Home Sales (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.497M / Consensus: 0.485M

Notes: The number of New Home Sales released by the US Census Bureau is an important measure of housing market conditions. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes so as a result the demand for goods, services and the employees is stimulated. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

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EMU Consumer Confidence

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -17.4 / Consensus: -16.5

Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.2% / Consensus: 0.1%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. Core CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

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CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.0% / Consensus: 0.2%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

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CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.4%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/index.html ) aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.3% / Consensus: 1.4%

Notes: Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. Core CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

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UK BBA Mortgage Approvals

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 37.3K / Consensus: 39.2K

Notes: The Mortgage Approvals published by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) measure the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous quarter. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)

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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -0.3%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.3%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Total Business Investment (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -16.5%

Notes: The Total Business Investment released by the National Statistics presents the total amount of capital expenditures made by private firms. A large business investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the UK economy. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

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US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.0% / Consensus: 0.5%

Notes: The Leading Indicators released by the Conference Board measures future trends of the overall economic activity including employment, average manufacturing workweek, initial claims, permits for new housing construction, stock prices and yield curve. It is considered as a measure for economic stability in United States. This event generates some volatility for the USD. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish).

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DE Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.3%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)

Location: Germany

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.0% / Consensus: 0.7%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -1.6%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)

Location: China

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 3:00 - 4:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.9%

Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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US Jackson Hole Symposium

Location: United States

Date: 23/08/2013

Time: 1:00 - 2:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium is an annual symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, and held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 1981. It is a forum for central bankers, policy experts and academics to come together to focus on a topic.

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US Treasury Sec Lew Speech

Location: United States

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 20:15 - 21:15

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: Jacob Lew is the US Secretary of the Treasury, and among other matters, his faculties include communicating the US President's economic policies. Therefore, his words may affect the forex market, as investors attempt to gauge the Presidential stance on key economic issues. His speech impact is proportionally related to the subject under discussion, and only those particularly relevant for the FX markets are being shown in this calendar.

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US Existing Home Sales (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 5.08M / Consensus: 5.10M

Notes: The Existing Home Sales, released by the National Association of Realtors, provide an estimated value of housing market conditions. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some volatility for the USD. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive for the Dollar, while a low reading is negative.

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US Initial Jobless Claims

Location: United States

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 320K / Consensus: 322K

Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.

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CA Retail Sales (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.9% / Consensus: -0.3%

Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.

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EMU Markit PMI Composite

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 8:58 - 9:58

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 50.5 / Consensus: 50.9

Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on surveys of over 300 business executives in private sector manufacturing companies and also 300 private sector services companies. Data is usually released on the third working day of each month. Each response is weighted according to the size of the company and its contribution to total manufacturing or services output accounted for by the sub-sector to which that company belongs. Replies from larger companies have a greater impact on the final index numbers than those from small companies. Results are presented by question asked, showing the percentage of respondents reporting an improvement, deterioration or no change since the previous month. From these percentages, an index is derived: a level of 50.0 signals no change since the previous month, above 50.0 signals an increase (or improvement), below 50.0 a decrease (or contraction).

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EMU Markit Services PMI

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 8:58 - 9:58

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 49.8 / Consensus: 50.2

Notes: The PMI service released by the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the Euro Zone services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the European service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Services PMI does. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. Usually a result above 50 is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 8:58 - 9:58

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 50.3 / Consensus: 50.6

Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in the Euro Zone. Usually a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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DE Markit Services PMI

Location: Germany

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 8:28 - 9:28

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 51.3 / Consensus: 51.7

Notes: The Services PMI released by Markit Economics interviews German executives on the status of sales, employment, and their outlook. Because the performance of the German service sector is extremely consistent over time, services does not impact final GDP figures as much as the more volatile figure on the manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.

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DE Markit Manufacturing PMI

Location: Germany

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 8:28 - 9:28

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 50.7 / Consensus: 51.1

Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the Manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Germany. Normally, a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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US Existing Home Sales Change (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -1.2% / Consensus: 1.5%

Notes: The Existing Home Sales, released by the National Association of Realtors provide an estimated value of housing market conditions. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some volatility for the USD. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive for the Dollar, while a low reading is negative..

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CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI

Location: China

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 2:45 - 3:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 47.7 / Consensus: 48.3

Notes: The HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics is an early indicator of economic health in the Chinese manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market.

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US Jackson Hole Symposium

Location: United States

Date: 22/08/2013

Time: 1:00 - 2:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium is an annual symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, and held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 1981. It is a forum for central bankers, policy experts and academics to come together to focus on a topic.

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US FOMC Minutes

Location: United States

Date: 21/08/2013

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: FOMC stands for The Federal Open Market Committee that organizes 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the US Dollar with the FOMC Minutes

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UK CBI Industrial Trends Survey - Orders (MoM)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 21/08/2013

Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -12 / Consensus: -8

Notes: The CBI Industrial Trends Survey is released by the Confederation of British Industry and gives expert qualitative opinion from senior manufacturing executives, on past and expected trends in output, exports, prices, costs, investment intentions, business confidence and capacity utilization. Isually, if those opinions show a hawkish outlook in the manufacturing sector, that is seen as positive, or bullish, for the GBP.

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AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM)

Location: Australia

Date: 21/08/2013

Time: 1:30 - 2:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.2%

Notes: The Westpac Leading Index released by the Melbourne Institute tracks nine gauges of economic activity, including share prices and telephone installations, to provide an indication of how the economy will perform. It tends to have an impact on the AUD volatility. Generally speaking, the more positive the reading, the better for the currency, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)

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US Chicago Fed National Activity Index

Location: United States

Date: 20/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.13

Notes: The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI), released by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is a monthly index designed to gauge overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure.

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JP All Industry Activity Index (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 20/08/2013

Time: 5:30 - 6:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.1% / Consensus: -0.5%

Notes: The All Industry Activity Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the monthly change in overall production by all industries of the Japanese economy. The index indicates the Japanese GDP and the overall growth figures, providing insight into current levels of Japanese economic expansion. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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NZ RBNZ Inflation Expectations (YoY)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 20/08/2013

Time: 4:00 - 5:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.1%

Notes: The Inflation Expectations released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand measures business managers� expectations of annual CPI 2 years from now. An increase in expectations is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate a rise in interest rates. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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AU RBA Meeting's Minutes

Location: Australia

Date: 20/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. If the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.

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JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total

Location: Japan

Date: 19/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -�180.8B / Consensus: -�785.6B

Notes: The Merchandise Trade Balance Total released by the Ministry of Finance is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Japan is so much dependant on exports that the Japanese economy heavily relies on a trade surplus. Therefore, any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Yen with Japan Trade Balance

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UK Rightmove House Price Index (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 19/08/2013

Time: 0:01 - 1:01

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.8%

Notes: The Rightmove House Price Index provides a sample of residential property prices in the UK. It shows the strength of the UK housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to property prices' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)

Location: China

Date: 18/08/2013

Time: 3:00 - 4:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.9%

Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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US Housing Starts (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.836M / Consensus: 0.900M

Notes: The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Building Permits (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.911M / Consensus: 0.945M

Notes: The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some volatility to the USD. Normally, the more growing number of permits, the more positive (or bullish) for the USD.

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US Initial Jobless Claims

Location: United States

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 333K / Consensus: 335K

Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.

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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.2%

Notes: The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows

Location: United States

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -$27.2B / Consensus: $31.3B

Notes: The Net Long-Term TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)

Location: China

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 3:00 - 4:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.9%

Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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AU RBA Assist Gov Debelle Speech

Location: Australia

Date: 16/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: Guy Debelle is the Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since March 2007. In that role, he has oversight of the Bank's operations in the domestic and global financial markets, including the management of Australia's foreign reserves. He briefs the Reserve Bank Board on developments in financial markets at the monthly Board meetings and participates as the Bank's representative in a number of global fora, including the BIS Committee on Global Financial Stability.

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CA BoC Review

Location: Canada

Date: 15/08/2013

Time: 15:30 - 16:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: BoC Review is a quarterly publication featuring articles related to the Canadian economy and to central banking.

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UK Retail Sales (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 15/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.2% / Consensus: 2.5%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 15/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.1% / Consensus: 2.7%

Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)

Location: China

Date: 15/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.9%

Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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AU Consumer Inflation Expectation

Location: Australia

Date: 15/08/2013

Time: 2:00 - 3:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.6%

Notes: The Consumer Inflation Expectation released by the Melbourne Institute presents the consumer expectations of future inflation during the next 12 months. The higher expectations, the stronger the effect they will have on a probability of a rate hike by the RBA. Therefore, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the AUD, while a low expectations are seen as negative or bearish.

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JP Foreign investment in Japan stocks

Location: Japan

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -�42.2B

Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic markets currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).

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JP Foreign bond investment

Location: Japan

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: �689.9B

Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic markets currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).

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NZ Business NZ PMI

Location: New Zealand

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 23:30 - 0:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 54.7

Notes: The Business NZ PMI released by the Business NZ presents business conditions in New Zealand. The Business PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition. A result that values above 50 signals appreciates (or is bullish for ) the NZD,

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US Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY)

Location: United States

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.7% / Consensus: 1.4%

Notes: The Producer Price Index ex Food & energy released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, Department of Labor measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the US by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Producer Price Index (YoY)

Location: United States

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.5% / Consensus: 2.4%

Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, Department of Labor measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the US by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE 10-y Bond Auction

Location: Germany

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 10:50 - 11:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.57%

Notes: Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the Federal Bonds auctioned by Deutsche Bundesbank. German Federal Bonds have maturities of above then ten years. The yield on the bonos represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield volatility and compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security as an indicator of the government debt situation.

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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.3% / Consensus: 0.1%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).

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UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 7.8% / Consensus: 7.8%

Notes: The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.

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UK Claimant Count Change

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -21.2K / Consensus: -15.0K

Notes: The Claimant Count Change released by the National Statistics presents the number of unemployment people in the UK. There is a tendency to influence the GBP volatility. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally, a high reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).

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UK BOE MPC Vote Unchanged

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 9 / Consensus: 9

Notes: Interest rates are set by the Banks Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members  the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.

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UK Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.7% / Consensus: 2.1%

Notes: The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the U.K. economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates "Bullish for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen

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UK BOE MPC Vote Cut

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0 / Consensus: 0

Notes: Interest rates are set by the Banks Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members  the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.

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UK Claimant Count Rate

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.4%

Notes: The Claimant Count Rate released by the National Statistics is a monthly measure of unemployment in the UK It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the UK labor market, while it indicates economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures if the rate is down. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is seen as negative.

#END

UK BOE MPC Vote Hike

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0 / Consensus: 0

Notes: Interest rates are set by the Banks Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members  the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.

#END

UK Bank of England Minutes

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The minutes of the BoE MPC meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. Generally speaking, if the BoE is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the GBP.

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DE Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -1.4% / Consensus: 0.2%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -0.2%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)

Location: Germany

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1% / Consensus: 0.6%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: France

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 6:30 - 7:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.4% / Consensus: -0.1%

Notes: Gross Domestic Product shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP includes consumption, government purchases, investments, and the trade balance (exports minus imports). It is a gross measure of market activity, because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing.

#END

AU Westpac Consumer Confidence

Location: Australia

Date: 14/08/2013

Time: 1:30 - 2:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.1%

Notes: The Westpac Consumer Confidence released by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce Melbourne Institute captures the level of sentiment that individuals have in economic activity reflecting respondents' evaluations of their family finances over the past and coming year, expectations about the one-year and five-year economic conditions and views about current buying conditions for major household items. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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NZ Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 23:45 - 0:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.6%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the Statistics New Zealand measures the total receipts of retail stores except the automobile sector. Quarterly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.0% / Consensus: 0.3%

Notes: The Retail Sales ex Autos released by the US Census Bureau is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. This report is the "advance report, which can be revised fairly significantly after the final numbers are calculated. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the USD.

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US Retail Sales (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.4% / Consensus: 0.4%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the US Census Bureau measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

#END

DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 10.6 / Consensus: 11.5

Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f�r Europ�ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey

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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 36.3 / Consensus: 40.5

Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f�r Europ�ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey

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EMU Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -1.3% / Consensus: 0.3%

Notes: The Industrial Production is released by the Eurostat. It shows the volume of production of Industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. Usually, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the EUR, while low industrial production is seen as a negative sentiment (or bearish).

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UK PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1%

Notes: Producer Prices Index Core Output, released by National Statistics, excludes volatile items such as food and energy. The Core PPI is generally a better measure of inflation because it excludes those items whose short-term price fluctuations can distort inflationary data.

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UK Consumer Price Index (MoM)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.2%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

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UK Producer Price Index - Output (YoY) n.s.a

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2%

Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the price changes of goods produced by UK manufacturers. Generally speaking, a price hike generates higher retail prices for consumers. Thus, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Producer Price Index - Input (YoY) n.s.a

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.2%

Notes: The Producer Price Index Input released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by the UK manufactures when buying goods and services. It captures changes in the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by the UK Manufactures. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

#END

UK Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.9%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

#END

UK Core Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.3%

Notes: The Core Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. "Core excludes seasonally volatile products such as food and energy in order to capture an accurate calculation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.9% / Consensus: 1.9%

Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.

#END

DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.8% / Consensus: 1.9%

Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i

#END

DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1% / Consensus: 0.5%

Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i

#END

DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1% / Consensus: 0.4%

Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.

#END

AU National Australia Bank's Business Confidence

Location: Australia

Date: 13/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0

Notes: The National Australia Bank Business Confidence is a survey of the current business condition in Australia. It indicates the performance of the overall Australian economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the AUD, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.

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JP Machinery Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 16.5% / Consensus: 2.4%

Notes: New orders, released by the Cabinet Office, are the total value of machinery orders placed at major manufacturers in Japan. They are legally binding contracts between consumers and producers for delivering goods and services. The report is considered the best leading indicator of business capital spending, and increases are indicative of stronger business confidence and therefore, as larger the number is, the positive it tends to be for the currency, while a negative reading is understood as a drop down in growth.

#END

JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY volatility. Generally speaking, if the BoJ minutes show a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a dovish outlook is seen as negative (or bearish).

#END

UK RICS Housing Price Balance

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 0:01 - 1:01

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 21% / Consensus: 25%

Notes: The RICS Housing Price Balance survey released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors presents housing costs in the UK. It shows the strength of the UK housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole, as the housing market is sensitive to the business cycle. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 7:00 - 8:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -12.4%

Notes: The Prelim Machine Tool Orders released by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association shows movements in tool orders by manufacturers. It indicates business conditions and the overall economic condition in Japan. Generally speaking, if a large number of tool orders come out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the JPY, on the other hand, a small number is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 5:30 - 6:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -1.1%

Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

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JP Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.0% / Consensus: 0.9%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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JP Gross Domestic Product Annualized

Location: Japan

Date: 12/08/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 4.1% / Consensus: 3.6%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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CA Unemployment Rate

Location: Canada

Date: 11/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 7.1% / Consensus: 7.1%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Statistics Canada is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Canadian Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Canadian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the Canadian economy. Normally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, while an increase is seen as negative or bearish.

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CA Net Change in Employment

Location: Canada

Date: 11/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -0.4 / Consensus: 10.0K

Notes: The employment Change released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Canada. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Therefore, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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CA Participation rate

Location: Canada

Date: 11/08/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 66.7% / Consensus: 66.7%

Notes: The participation rate is the percentage of the total number of people of labour-force age (15 years and over) that is in the labour force (either working or looking for a job). The data provided by Statistics Canada is monthly and deseasonalized.; this eliminates the impact of seasonal variations and makes it possible to compare data through the year.

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CA Housing Starts s.a (YoY)

Location: Canada

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 13:15 - 14:15

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 199.6K / Consensus: 193.5K

Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Canadian housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Goods Trade Balance

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -�8.491B / Consensus: -�8.500B

Notes: The trade balance released by the is a balance between exports and imports of goods A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the GBP. If a steady demand in exchange for UK exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the GBP.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading British Pound with UK Trade Balance

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UK Trade Balance; non-EU

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 9:30 - 10:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -�4.093B / Consensus: -�3.800B

Notes: The trade balance released by National Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the GBP. If a steady demand in exchange for UK exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the GBP.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading British Pound with UK Trade Balance

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CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 6:30 - 7:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 20.1% / Consensus: 20.0%

Notes: The Urban investment released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China refers to the total amount money of the activities in construction and purchase of fixed assets, it is a comprehensive index which reflect the scale, pace, proportional relations and use orientation of the fixed assets investment. A large urban investment is an indicative of China's overall economic growth and strong domestic demand. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market. In general, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.

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CN Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 6:30 - 7:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 8.9% / Consensus: 9.0%

Notes: Industrial Production is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It shows the volume of production of Chinese Industries such as factories and manufacturing facilities. A surge in output is regarded as inflationary which would prompt the Peoples Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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JP Bank of Japan Monthly Economic Survey

Location: Japan

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 6:00 - 7:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The BoJ Monthly Economic Survey released by the Bank of Japan presents a study of economic movements in Japan. It reviews economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY volatility. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Consumer Confidence Index

Location: Japan

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 6:00 - 7:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 44.3 / Consensus: 45.0

Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the Cabinet Office captures the level of sentiment that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Normally, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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CN Retail Sales (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 13.3% / Consensus: 13.5%

Notes: The Retail Sales report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China measures the total receipts of the retailed consumer goods. It reflects the total consumer goods that the various industries supply to the households and social groups through various channels. It is an important indicator to study the changes in the Chinese retail market and reflecting the degree of economic prosperity. In general, A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.

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CN Consumer Price Index (MoM)

Location: China

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The Peoples Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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CN Producer Price Index (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 09/08/2013

Time: 2:30 - 3:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -2.7% / Consensus: -2.0%

Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. It captures the average changes in prices received by Chinese domestic producers of commodities in all stages of processing (crude materials, intermediate materials, and finished goods). Changes in the PPI are widely considered as an indicator of commodity inflation. If the Producer Price Index increase is excesive, it would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, The Peoples Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.

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