Location: Canada
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.7%
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. 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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Friday, November 29, 2013
CA Gross Domestic Product Annualized (QoQ)
CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 29/11/2013
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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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 29/11/2013
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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EMU Unemployment Rate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 29/11/2013
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: 29/11/2013
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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UK Consumer Credit
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��0.411B / Consensus: ��0.650B
Notes: The Consumer Credit released by the Bank of England is an amount of money that individuals borrowed in the previous month. It shows if consumers can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. However, a high figure may also indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means. A high reading is seen as positive for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. 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 Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: UK Net Lending to Individuals released by the Bank of England is a monthly measure of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, divided into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. A high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is negative.
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IT Unemployment
Location: Italy
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.5%
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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UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.8% / Consensus: 6.0%
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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DE Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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JP Annualized Housing Starts
Location: Japan
Date: 29/11/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.044M
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: 29/11/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 19.4%
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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Thursday, November 28, 2013
UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 00:01
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.1%
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 National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
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 Unemployment Rate
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate which comes from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and it's published by the Japan Statistics Bureau, is a measure of the percentage of unemployed in Japan. A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market which influences the strength and direction of the Japanese economy. Therefore, a low percentage should be taken as positive or bullish for the JPY.
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JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.1%
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-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
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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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.7%
Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
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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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
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 (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
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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CA Current Account
Location: Canada
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -14.58B
Notes: The current account, released by Statistics Canada, is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services and interest payments into and out of Canada. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into Canada exceeds the capital reduction. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)
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UK BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 10:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Mark Carney is Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee, Financial Policy Committee and the Board of the Prudential Regulation Authority. His appointment as Governor was approved by Her Majesty the Queen on 26 November 2012. The Governor joined the Bank on 1 July 2013.
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UK Financial Stability Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Financial Stability Report, published twice a year by the Bank of England under the guidance of the interim Financial Policy Committee, shows the Committee's assessment of the outlook for the stability and resilience of the financial sector at the time of preparation of the Report, and the policy actions it advises to reduce and mitigate risks to stability. Usually, if the BoE is hawkish about the financial outlook, it is positive, or bullish, for the GBP. Likewise, if the BoE has a dovish view on the UK economy and is concern about the financial stability it is seen as negative, or bearish.
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EMU Economic Sentiment Indicator
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 97.8
Notes: The Euro Zone Economic Confidence released by the European Commission is a survey of consumers confidence in economic activity. It indicates the trend of the overall Euro Zone economy. An optimistic view of consumers is considered as positive for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative.
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EMU Services Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -3.7
Notes: Services sentiment indicator, released by European Comission, measures business sentiment in the services sector. The figure is derived from a survey asking firms in the service sector about current and expected demand. Since the service sector accounts for roughly two thirds of total Euro-zone GDP, Services Confidence provides an important confirmation of the health for the overall economy. High levels of Services Confidence suggest future upward trends for production and employment.The figure is determined by the difference between positive and negative answers. Therefore a headline above zero indicates positive service sector confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence.
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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -14.5
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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DE Unemployment Change
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Change released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office is a measure of the change in the number of unemployed people in Germany. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which encourages economic growth. Generally, a high reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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DE Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 28/11/2013
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office shows , in a percent basis, the amount of unemployed people in Germany. A decrease in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Normally, a decrease of the figure is bullish for the EUR, while an increase is bearish.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
AU Private Capital Expenditure
Location: Australia
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4%
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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AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.4%
Notes: HIA New Home Sales released by the Housing Industry Association presents the number of new home sales in Australia. It indicates the housing market condition. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes, which stimulates the demand for goods, services, and the employees. Thus, a high reading is seen as bullish (or positive) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).
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NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.2%
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 investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��1294.9B
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 bond investment
Location: Japan
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��349.9B
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 Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Large Retailers' Sales released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the total value of goods sold in large stores, chain convenience stores, and supermarkets. It indicates the level of consumption and consumer confidence. A high level of Large Retailers�� Sales stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is bearish.
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JP Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Trade released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the aggregate sales made through a business location (usually a store) in which the principal activity is the sale of merchandise and related services to the general public, for household or personal consumption. Consumer spending is a key important indicator for the Japanese economy. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.
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US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 12:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2.3%
Notes: The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association presents various mortgage applications. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.S Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall US economy. Normally, 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 CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
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
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UK Inflation Report Hearings
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Treasury Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of HM Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs, and associated public bodies, including the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority.
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US Durable Goods Orders
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
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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US Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.14
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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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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DE 10-y Bond Auction
Location: Germany
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 10:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.71%
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
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UK Total Business Investment (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -8.5%
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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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.3%
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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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
Location: Germany
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 07:00
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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US Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.918M
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
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US Housing Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 27/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Housing Price Index released by the Office of Federal Reserve Housing Enterprise Oversightprovides an estimated value of housing market conditions. It is an important indicator as the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy. 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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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
NZ Trade Balance (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$1.54B
Notes: Trade balance, released by Statistics New Zealand, is the difference between the value of country's exports and imports, over a period of year. A positive balance means that exports exceed imports, a negative ones means the opposite. Positive trade balance illustrates high competitiveness of country's economy.
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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$199M
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 Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.918M
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
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US Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.891M
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 Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.891M
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 Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.8% / Consensus: 6.0%
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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Monday, November 25, 2013
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
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
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AU RBA Deputy Governor Lowe Speech
Location: Australia
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 22:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Philip Lowe is the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since February 2012. He is also Deputy Chairman of the Reserve Bank Board, and is Chairman of the Reserve Bank's Risk Management Committee.
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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
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US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index
Location: United States
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 15:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.6
Notes: The Dallas Fed conducts the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey monthly to obtain a timely assessment of the state's factory activity. Firms are asked by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas whether output, employment, orders, prices and other indicators increased, decreased or remained unchanged over the previous month. Survey responses are used to calculate an index for each indicator. Each index is calculated by subtracting the percentage of respondents reporting a decrease from the percentage reporting an increase.
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JP Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
Location: Japan
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo. Mr Kuroda exercises general control over the Bank's business. He is in charge of the Internal Auditors' Office.
#END
UK BBA Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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)
#END
AU RBA Deputy Governor Lowe Speech
Location: Australia
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 10:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Philip Lowe is the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since February 2012. He is also Deputy Chairman of the Reserve Bank Board, and is Chairman of the Reserve Bank's Risk Management Committee.
#END
UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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).
#END
Friday, November 22, 2013
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
#END
CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
#END
CA Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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.
#END
CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
#END
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
#END
EMU ECB President Draghi's Speech
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 103.6 / Consensus: 104.1
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
#END
DE IFO - Current Assessment
Location: Germany
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.3 / Consensus: 111.7
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
#END
DE Markit Services PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 07:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)
Location: Germany
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 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 w.d.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 22/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
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: 22/11/2013
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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).
#END
Thursday, November 21, 2013
US Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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).
#END
US Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 339K
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.
#END
US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey
Location: United States
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 22.3
Notes: The Philadelphia Fed Survey is a spread index of manufacturing conditions (movements of manufacturing) within the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. This survey, served as an indicator of manufacturing sector trends, is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index (Institute for Supply Management) and the index of industrial production. It is also used as a forecast of The ISM Index. Generally, an above-the-expectaitons reading is seen as positive for the USD.
#END
US Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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EMU ECB President Draghi's Speech
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 10:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Public Sector Net Borrowing
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��9.368B
Notes: The Net Borrowing released by the National Statistics captures an amount of new debt held by the U.K. governments (the financial deficit in the UK national accounts). Generally speaking, if the Net Borrowing is negative, it means the UK Accounts are surplus, and that should be positive for the GBP. While a deficit is generally unfavorable for the economy, a growth in the Net Borrowing is considered as negative, or bearish for the GBP.
#END
AU RBA's Governor Glenn Stevens Speech
Location: Australia
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 09:05
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The RBA Governor Glenn Stevens was born in 1958. He graduated from the University of Sydney. In 2006 he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. He gives a press conference as to how the RBA observes the current Australian economy and the value of AUD. His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.
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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 08:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.3 / Consensus: 51.5
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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EMU Markit Services PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/11/2013
Time: 08:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.6 / Consensus: 52.0
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.
#END
JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision
Location: Japan
Date: 21/11/2013
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.
#END
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 01:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 50.9
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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JP Foreign investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��273.1
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).
#END
CA BoC Governor Poloz Speech
Location: Canada
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 21:15
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Stephen S. Poloz was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada, effective 3 June 2013, for a term of seven years. As Governor, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank. Mr. Poloz is a Certified International Trade Professional and a graduate of Columbia University���s Senior Executive Program. He has been a visiting scholar at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., and at the Economic Planning Agency in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Poloz has taught economics at the University of Western Ontario, Concordia University and Queen���s School of Business. He is a past president of the Ottawa Economics Association.
#END
US FOMC Minutes
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 19:00
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.
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US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 15:00
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).
#END
US Existing Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
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US Existing Home Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
#END
US Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
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).
#END
US Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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.
#END
US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.2%
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
US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
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).
#END
US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
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).
#END
US Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
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).
#END
US Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 13:30
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).
#END
US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 12:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.5%
Notes: The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association presents various mortgage applications. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.S Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall US economy. Normally, 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: 20/11/2013
Time: 10:00
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
#END
EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
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. A positive number means that the share of optimists outweighs the share of pessimists. usually, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).
#END
DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 10:00
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
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s 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 BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s 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 BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/11/2013
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s 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: 20/11/2013
Time: 09:30
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.
#END
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
AU RBA Assist Gov Debelle Speech
Location: Australia
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 00:30
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.
#END
US Fed's Bernanke Speech
Location: United States
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The fed Governor Ben Shalom Bernanke was born in 1953. He graduated from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in economics in 1979 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2006 he became the Chairman of the Federal Reserve System. He gives a press conference as to how the Fed observes the current U.S. economy and the value of USD. His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.
#END
US Fed's Bernanke Speech
Location: United States
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The fed Governor Ben Shalom Bernanke was born in 1953. He graduated from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in economics in 1979 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2006 he became the Chairman of the Federal Reserve System. He gives a press conference as to how the Fed observes the current U.S. economy and the value of USD. His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.
#END
AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
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
#END
US Treasury Sec Lew Speech
Location: United States
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 13:45
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.
#END
JP Coincident Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 107.6
Notes: The Coincident Index released by the Cabinet Office is a single summary statistic that tracks the current state of the Japanese economy. A rise in the index indicates an expansion of economic activity and a decline in the index indicates a contraction in economic activity. Generally speaking, a result that values above 50% signals appreciates (or is bullish for) the JPY, whereas a result that values below 50% is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/11/2013
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 106.8
Notes: The Leading Economic Index released by the Cabinet Office is an economic indicator that consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. It shows the performance of the Japanese Economy over the short and mid-term. Generally speaking, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
#END
Monday, November 18, 2013
US Treasury Sec Lew Speech
Location: United States
Date: 18/11/2013
Time: 01:45
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.
#END
AU RBA Meeting's Minutes
Location: Australia
Date: 18/11/2013
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
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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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 18/11/2013
Time: 14:00
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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Friday, November 15, 2013
EMU Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 15/11/2013
Time: 17:12
Strength: 2/3
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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US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 15/11/2013
Time: 14:15
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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US Export Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 15/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.6%
Notes: The Export Price Index released by The U.S. Department of labor informs of the changes in the price of U.S. export goods and services. The U.S. trade represents 20 percent of total world trade. Thus, it is correlated with the value of the USD and its
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 15/11/2013
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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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 15/11/2013
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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Thursday, November 14, 2013
EMU EcoFin Meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Economic and Financial Affairs Council, the main decision-making body of the Council of the European Union, is composed by the Finance Ministers of the 27 European Union member states. The EcoFin covers areas such as coordinated economic measures, budgetary policies, public finances, capital movements and financial markets. The Ecofin can also gather the only 17 members of the Euro Area to examine measures related to the Euro and the EMU. An informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs (Ecofin) Council is traditionally hosted by the Member State holding the EU presidency, Cyprus in this case.
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CA BoC Review
Location: Canada
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 14:30
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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CA New Housing Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly series that measures changes over time in the contractors' selling prices of new residential houses, where detailed specifications pertaining to each house remain the same between two consecutive periods. The growth rate of the housing market affects the CAD
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US FOMC Member Yellen Speech
Location: United States
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Janet L. Yellen took office as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on October 4, 2010, for a four-year term ending October 4, 2014. Dr. Yellen simultaneously began a 14-year term as a member of the Board that will expire January 31, 2024. Prior to her appointment as Vice Chair, Dr. Yellen served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Twelfth District Federal Reserve Bank, at San Francisco.
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US Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 336K
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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US Trade Balance
Location: United States
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau 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
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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/11/2013
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.5%
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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