Location: United States
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 82.5
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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Friday, January 31, 2014
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
Location: United States
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 59.1 / Consensus: 59.2
Notes: The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index released by Kingsbury International captures business conditions across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. This index is an indicator of business trends and it is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index. It is widely used to indicate the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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US Personal Income (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Personal Income released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce measures the total income received by individuals, from all sources including wages and salaries, interest, dividends, rent, workers' compensation, proprietors' earnings, and transfer payments. This figure can provide insight on the US employment situation. A high reading is positive for the USD, whereas a low reading is negative.
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US Personal Spending
Location: United States
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: Personal spending, released by Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, measures purchases of goods and services by households and by nonprofit institutions that serve households from private business.
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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
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 (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
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 Unemployment Rate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.1%
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 - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/01/2014
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: 31/01/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.7%
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: 31/01/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.6%
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: 31/01/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.033M
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: 31/01/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 14.1%
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, January 30, 2014
AU Private Sector Credit (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.8%
Notes: The Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. It shows if the private sector can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. It is considered as an indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Australia. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 00:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13
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: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.2%
Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services 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: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2% / Consensus: 1.2%
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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JP Unemployment Rate
Location: Japan
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.0% / Consensus: 3.9%
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: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.
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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
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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NZ Trade Balance (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$0.25B / Consensus: -$0.18B
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 (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$0.25B / Consensus: -$0.18B
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: 30/01/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $183M / Consensus: $600M
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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 326K
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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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.4% / Consensus: 1.5%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5% / Consensus: -0.5%
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 Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.6%
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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.4%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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US Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2%
Notes: The GDP Price Index released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce gauges the change in the prices of goods and services. Changes in the GDP price index are followed as an indicator of inflationary pressure that may anticipate interest rates to rise. 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 Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.056M
Notes: The Continuing Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor measure the number of individuals who are unemployed and are currently receiving unemployment benefits. It presents the strength in the labor market. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as negative, or bearish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive, or bullish.
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US Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 4.1%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product Annualized released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP Annualized is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing. Generally speaking, a high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.9%
Notes: Personal Consumption Expenditures, released by US Department of Commerce, measures price changes in consumer goods and services. Personal consumption expenditures consist of the actual and imputed expenditures of households; the measure includes data pertaining to durables, non-durables and services. It is essentially a measure of goods and services targeted toward individuals and consumed by individuals.
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US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The Real Personal Consumption Expenditure released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce is an average of the amount of money the consumers spend in a month on durable goods, consumer products, and services.. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is bearish.
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4% / Consensus: -0.4%
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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EMU Industrial Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -3.4 / Consensus: -3.0
Notes: The Industrial Confidence released by the European Commission is an index that measures the level of industrial executives confidence in economic activity. The survey asks about orders and buildup of inventories. A high level of industrial 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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EMU Economic Sentiment Indicator
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 100 / Consensus: 101
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: 30/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2 / Consensus: 0.7
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: 30/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13.5 / Consensus: -13.0
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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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 70.758K
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 Consumer Credit
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��0.627B
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 Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��1.5B
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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DE Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 6.9%
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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DE Unemployment Change
Location: Germany
Date: 30/01/2014
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 15K
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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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.5%
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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JP Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4%
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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JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
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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NZ RBNZ Interest Rate Decision
Location: New Zealand
Date: 29/01/2014
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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US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $40B
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: 29/01/2014
Time: 19:00
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.
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US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $35B
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 MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 12:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.7%
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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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
Location: Germany
Date: 29/01/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.6
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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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 28/01/2014
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
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US Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 28/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 78.1 / Consensus: 78.9
Notes: The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence captures the level of confidence that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally, a high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Durable Goods Orders
Location: United States
Date: 28/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.5%
Notes: The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.
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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation
Location: United States
Date: 28/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
Notes: The Durable Goods Orders measures, released by the US Census Bureau, the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the transport sector. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.
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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
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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Monday, January 27, 2014
AU National Australia Bank's Business Confidence
Location: Australia
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5
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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AU CB Leading Indicator
Location: Australia
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: The Conference Board Australia leading Index 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 forecasts short to mid-term growth in the Australian economy. Generally, 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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US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 15:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.1
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.
#END
US New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.464M
Notes: The number of New Home Sales released by the US Census Bureau is an important measure of housing market conditions. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes so as a result the demand for goods, services and the employees is stimulated. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
#END
DE 10-y Bond Auction
Location: Germany
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 10:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.69%
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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DE IFO - Business Climate
Location: Germany
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 109.5
Notes: This German business sentiment index released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early 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 IFO - Current Assessment
Location: Germany
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.6
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 IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 107.4
Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
#END
UK Nationwide Housing Prices n.s.a (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.4%
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 Merchandise Trade Balance Total
Location: Japan
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 0 - M
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��1292.9B
Notes: The Merchandise Trade Balance Total released by the Ministry of Finance is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Japan is so much dependant on exports that the Japanese economy heavily relies on a trade surplus. Therefore, any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive.
#END
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 27/01/2014
Time: 0 - M
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
#END
Friday, January 24, 2014
EMU ECB President Draghi's Speech
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 17:00
Strength: 3/3
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).
#END
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. ���Core��� CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
#END
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.1%
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
CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.9%
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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
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
UK BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 12:05
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.
#END
UK BBA Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 45K
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
Thursday, January 23, 2014
US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
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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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13.6
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).
#END
US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 13:58
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.
#END
US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.03M
Notes: The Continuing Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor measure the number of individuals who are unemployed and are currently receiving unemployment benefits. It presents the strength in the labor market. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as negative, or bearish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive, or bullish.
#END
US Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Location: United States
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6
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.
#END
CA Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
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
EMU Markit PMI Composite
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 08:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on surveys of over 300 business executives in private sector manufacturing companies and also 300 private sector services companies. Data is usually released on the third working day of each month. Each response is weighted according to the size of the company and its contribution to total manufacturing or services output accounted for by the sub-sector to which that company belongs. Replies from larger companies have a greater impact on the final index numbers than those from small companies. Results are presented by question asked, showing the percentage of respondents reporting an improvement, deterioration or no change since the previous month. From these percentages, an index is derived: a level of 50.0 signals no change since the previous month, above 50.0 signals an increase (or improvement), below 50.0 a decrease (or contraction).
#END
DE Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 08:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the Manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Germany. Normally, a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
#END
DE Markit Services PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 08:28
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.
#END
JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey
Location: Japan
Date: 23/01/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The BoJ Monthly Economic Survey released by the Bank of Japan presents a study of economic movements in Japan. It reviews economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY
#END
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 22/01/2014
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.
#END
AU Consumer Inflation Expectation
Location: Australia
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.1%
Notes: The Consumer Inflation Expectation released by the Melbourne Institute presents the consumer expectations of future inflation during the next 12 months. The higher expectations, the stronger the effect they will have on a probability of a rate hike by the RBA. Therefore, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the AUD, while a low expectations are seen as negative or bearish.
#END
JP Foreign bond investment
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��740.6B
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
JP Foreign investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��219.1B
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
NZ Business NZ PMI
Location: New Zealand
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 21:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Business NZ PMI released by the Business NZ presents business conditions in New Zealand. The Business PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition. A result that values above 50 signals appreciates (or is bullish for ) the NZD,
#END
CA BoC Press Conference
Location: Canada
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 16:15
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: BOC Governor and Senior Deputy Governor hold a press conference after the release of BOC Monetary Policy Report. The press conference has 2 parts - first a prepared statement is read, then the conference is open to press questions.
#END
CA Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report
Location: Canada
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 15:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bank of Canada publishes a study of economic movements in Canada. It indicates a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the CAD
#END
CA BoC Interest Rate Decision
Location: Canada
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: BoC Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Canada. If the BoC is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the CAD. Likewise, if the BoC has a dovish view on the Canadian economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.
#END
CA BOC Rate Statement
Location: Canada
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: This statement is the primary medium used by the Bank of Canada (BoC) to communicate with investors about monetary policy decisions, specifically those regarding interest rates.
#END
US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 12:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
UK Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.8%
Notes: The Claimant Count Rate released by the National Statistics is a monthly measure of unemployment in the UK It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the UK labor market, while it indicates economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures if the rate is down. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is seen as negative.
#END
UK Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -36.7K / Consensus: -35.0K
Notes: The Claimant Count Change released by the National Statistics presents the number of unemployment people in the UK. There is a tendency to influence the GBP
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0
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: 22/01/2014
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
UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.4%
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.
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 9
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 Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0
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 Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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
#END
JP BoJ Press Conference
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 06:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Kuroda, BoJ's governor, will give a press conference in order to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. He talks about the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy.
#END
JP All Industry Activity Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.2%
Notes: The All Industry Activity Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the monthly change in overall production by all industries of the Japanese economy. The index indicates the Japanese GDP and the overall growth figures, providing insight into current levels of Japanese economic expansion. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
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
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Statement
Location: Japan
Date: 22/01/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: An official monetary policy statement is released by the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan. By communicating the committee��s vote outcome regarding interest rates and other policy measures as well as the economic conditions influencing their decision, the statement gives clue to future changes in monetary policy.
#END
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
AU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.2%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the RBA and republished by the Australian Bureau of 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 AUD 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 AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
#END
AU RBA trimmed mean CPI (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.3%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the RBA and republished by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The trimmed mean is calculated as the weighted mean of the central 70% of the quarterly price change distribution of all CPI components, with the annual rates based on compounded quarterly calculations.
#END
AU Consumer Price Index (QoQ)
Location: Australia
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the RBA and republished by the Australian Bureau of 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 AUD 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 AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
#END
AU Westpac Consumer Confidence
Location: Australia
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -4.8%
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).
#END
EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 68.3
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: 21/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 62
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
DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 32.4
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
DE German Constitutional Court Ruling
Location: Germany
Date: 21/01/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The German Federal Constitutional Court is due to announce a ruling regarding the constitutionality of the ECB's Outright Monetary Transactions policy (OMT).
#END
Monday, January 20, 2014
NZ Consumer Price Index (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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.
#END
NZ Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.4%
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.
#END
CN Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 13.7% / Consensus: 13.6%
Notes: The Retail Sales report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China measures the total receipts of the retailed consumer goods. It reflects the total consumer goods that the various industries supply to the households and social groups through various channels. It is an important indicator to study the changes in the Chinese retail market and reflecting the degree of economic prosperity. In general, A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
#END
CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 19.9% / Consensus: 19.8%
Notes: The Urban investment released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China refers to the total amount money of the activities in construction and purchase of fixed assets, it is a comprehensive index which reflect the scale, pace, proportional relations and use orientation of the fixed assets investment. A large urban investment is an indicative of China's overall economic growth and strong domestic demand. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market. In general, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 10.0% / Consensus: 9.8%
Notes: Industrial Production is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It shows the volume of production of Chinese Industries such as factories and manufacturing facilities. A surge in output is regarded as inflationary which would prompt the People���s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.4%
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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CN Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.8% / Consensus: 7.6%
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: 20/01/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.2% / Consensus: 2.0%
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 TD Securities Inflation (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 20/01/2014
Time: 0 - M
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.4%
Notes: TD Securities Inflation released by The University of Melbourne - Faculty of Economics and Commerce estimates inflation in the Australian economy. The higher inflation, the stronger the effect it will have on a probability of a rate hike by the RBA. Generally speaking, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 17/01/2014
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 82.5
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 Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/01/2014
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 Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.091M
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/01/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.007M
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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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 17/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.3%
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: 17/01/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2%
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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DE German Constitutional Court Ruling
Location: Germany
Date: 17/01/2014
Time: 08:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The German Federal Constitutional Court is due to announce a ruling regarding the constitutionality of the ECB's Outright Monetary Transactions policy (OMT).
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