Location: China
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 01:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Thursday, October 31, 2013
CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI
CN NBS Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 01:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 51.1
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) studies business conditions 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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AU Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics measures the average changes in prices in the Australian markets by producers of commodities. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. 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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AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
Location: Australia
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.7
Notes: AiG performance of the Mfg Index released by the Australian Industry Group presents business conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector. The group surveys 200 manufacturers on their assessment of the business situation including employment, production, orders, prices, and inventories, and their short-term planning. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Canada. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of Canadian economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the CAD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CAD.
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US Treasury Sec Lew Speech
Location: United States
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 13:00
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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Unemployment Rate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Eurostat is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the European Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the European lobar market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the European economy. Generally speaking, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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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IT Unemployment
Location: Italy
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.2%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the National Institute of Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Italian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Italian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3% / Consensus: 0.5%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of changes in sales of the German retail sector. 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. The positive economic growth anticipates "Bullish" for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish, for the EUR.
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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
Location: Germany
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.1 / Consensus: 7.2
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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UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5%
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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JP Annualized Housing Starts
Location: Japan
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.96M
Notes: The Annualized Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese 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 JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Housing Starts (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.8% / Consensus: 12.7%
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. generally speaking, 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 BoJ Interest Rate Decision
Location: Japan
Date: 31/10/2013
Time: 03:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: BoJ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Japan. Generally, if the BoJ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the JPY. Likewise, if the BoJ has a dovish view on the Japanese economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is negative, or bearish.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
AU Building Permits (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.7%
Notes: The Building Permits released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (the Australian economic development). It tends to cause some
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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 00:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -10
Notes: The GfK Group 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. Normally, a high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is bearish.
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NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.1%
Notes: The Business Confidence released by the ANZ 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 Foreign bond investment
Location: Japan
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��1412.7B
Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market���s 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 investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��297.8B
Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market���s 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 RBNZ Interest Rate Decision
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 20:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: RBNZ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. If the RBNZ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the NZD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading New Zealand Dollar with RBNZ Rate Decision
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
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US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $45B / Consensus: $45
Notes: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy set by a Central Bank, to stimulate the local economy. Since the recession started back in 2007/8, the FED has announced three different programs, being currently active the last two: a $40 billion purchase a month in mortgage-backed securities indefinitely (MBS) from financial institutions, and a $600 billion program in long-term Treasuries. The Central Bank is expected to start reducing the pace of purchases, as a result of economic improvement. Therefore, these announcements can affect big the forex market by signaling the end of the recession in the US.
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US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate. This interest rate affects the whole range of interest rates set by commercial banks, building societies and other institutions for their own savers and borrowers. It also tends to affect the exchange rate. Generally speaking, if the Fed is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the USD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article -Suggested Strategies to trade the US dollar with this economic release.
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US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $40B / Consensus: $40
Notes: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy set by a Central Bank, to stimulate the local economy. Since the recession started back in 2007/8, the FED has announced three different programs, being currently active the last two: a $40 billion purchase a month in mortgage-backed securities indefinitely (MBS) from financial institutions, and a $600 billion program in long-term Treasuries. The Central Bank is expected to start reducing the pace of purchases, as a result of economic improvement. Therefore, these announcements can affect big the forex market by signaling the end of the recession in the US.
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US Fed's Monetary Policy Statement
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Following the Fed's rate decision, the FOMC releases its statement regarding monetary policy. The statement may influence the
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 13:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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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US ADP Employment Change
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 12:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Automatic Data Processing, Inc is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in the US. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending, stimulating economic growth. So a high reading is traditionally seen as positive, or bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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US ADP Employment Change
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 12:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Automatic Data Processing, Inc is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in the US. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending, stimulating economic growth. So a high reading is traditionally seen as positive, or bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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US ADP Employment Change
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 12:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Automatic Data Processing, Inc is a
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This is a reminder for: Title: US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 30/10/2013
Time: 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.6%
Notes: The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association
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Friday, October 18, 2013
US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/10/2013
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Thursday, October 17, 2013
US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/10/2013
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shows the volume of production of US industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. If High industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the USD.
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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 17/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 17/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
US Fed's Beige Book
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Beige Book reports on the current US economic situation. Through interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources are gathered by each of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The survey gives a picture of the overall US economic growth. An optimistic view of those authorities is considered as positive, or bullish for the USD, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish for the Dollar.
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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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US Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor 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 USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. 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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US Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor 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 USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. 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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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. 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, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. 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, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
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UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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: 16/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
AU Westpac Consumer Confidence
Location: Australia
Date: 15/10/2013
Time: 0:30 - 1:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/10/2013
Time: 9:30 - 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Monday, October 14, 2013
NZ Consumer Price Index (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 14/10/2013
Time: 22:45 - 23:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand 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 NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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NZ Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 14/10/2013
Time: 22:45 - 23:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand 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 NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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NZ RBNZ Interest Rate Decision
Location: New Zealand
Date: 14/10/2013
Time: 21:00 - 22:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: RBNZ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. If the RBNZ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the NZD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading New Zealand Dollar with RBNZ Rate Decision
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Friday, October 11, 2013
US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 11/10/2013
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 11/10/2013
Time: 14:55 - 15:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 80
Notes: The Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the Reuters/University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 11/10/2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 11/10/2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Wednesday, October 09, 2013
US FOMC Minutes
Location: United States
Date: 09/10/2013
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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Tuesday, October 08, 2013
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 08/10/2013
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).
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CN Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 08/10/2013
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China studies the gross value of all goods and services produced by China. The indicator presents the pace at which the Chinese economy is growing or decreasing. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic event would have an impact on the Forex market. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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CN Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: China
Date: 08/10/2013
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China studies the gross value of all goods and services produced by China. The indicator presents the pace at which the Chinese economy is growing or decreasing. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic event would have an impact on the Forex market. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative ( or Bearish).
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AU National Australia Bank's Business Confidence
Location: Australia
Date: 08/10/2013
Time: 1:30 - 2:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Monday, October 07, 2013
EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 07/10/2013
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Strength: 2/3
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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Friday, October 04, 2013
US Unemployment Rate
Location: United States
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the US Department of Labor is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the US economy. Therefore, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Average Hourly Earnings (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Average Hourly Earning released by the US Department of Labor is a significant indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. A high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Nonfarm Payrolls
Location: United States
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The nonfarm payrolls released by the US Department of Labor presents the number of people on the payrolls of all non-agricultural businesses. The monthly changes in payrolls can be excessively volatile. 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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US Average Hourly Earnings (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Average Hourly Earning released by the US Department of Labor is a significant indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. A high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows business conditions in the US non-manufacturing sector. It is worth noting that the non-manufacturing sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the ISM Manufacturing does. A result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the USD.
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JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision
Location: Japan
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: BoJ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Japan. Generally, if the BoJ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the JPY. Likewise, if the BoJ has a dovish view on the Japanese economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is negative, or bearish.
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UK Markit Services PMI
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 04/10/2013
Time: 9:28 - 10:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The PMI service released by both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the UK services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the UK service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Manufacturing PMI does. Traders want the highest possible reading as that will be taken as positive for the GBP. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.
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Tuesday, October 01, 2013
US ISM Prices Paid
Location: United States
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Institute for Supply Management ( ISM ) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector, taking into account expectations for future production, new orders, inventories, employment and deliveries
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US Construction Spending (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Construction Spending released by the US Census Bureau is an indicator that measures the total amount of spending in the US on all types of construction. The residential construction component is useful for predicting future national new home sales and mortgage origination volume. 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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US ISM Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector It is a significant indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 13:58 - 14:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 United States. Readings above 50 imply the economy is expanding, making investors understood it as a bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 points for an economic contraction, and weighs negatively on the currency.
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UK Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 9:28 - 10:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and 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 UK. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the GBP, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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AU RBA Rate Statement
Location: Australia
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 5:30 - 6:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Decisions regarding this interest rate are made by the Reserve Bank Board, and are explained in a media release which announces the decision at 2.30 pm after each Board meeting.
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AU RBA Interest Rate Decision
Location: Australia
Date: 01/10/2013
Time: 5:30 - 6:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: RBA Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia. If the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the AUD. Likewise, if the RBA has a dovish view on the Australian economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article -Trading Australian Dollar with RBA Rate Decision
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