Location: Australia
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: FXstr
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: AiG performance of the Mfg Index released by the Australian Industry Group presents business conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector. The group surveys 200 manufacturers on their assessment of the business situation including employment, production, orders, prices, and inventories, and their short-term planning. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Monday, March 31, 2014
AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
Location: United States
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 15:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/03/2014
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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 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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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
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 Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2014
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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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2014
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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AU Private Sector Credit (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 01:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.1%
Notes: The Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. It shows if the private sector can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. It is considered as an indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Australia. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/03/2014
Time: 01:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -7
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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Friday, March 28, 2014
US Personal Income (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 28/03/2014
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
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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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 76.947K
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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IT Unemployment
Location: Italy
Date: 28/03/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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: 28/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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 Housing Starts (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/03/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.3%
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Annualized Housing Starts
Location: Japan
Date: 28/03/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 987M
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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Thursday, March 27, 2014
NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 70.8%
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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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2014
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 Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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UK Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.3%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.
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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 27/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.8%
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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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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 Foreign investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 10.6%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
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JP Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.4%
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 National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
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 National Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. 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: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
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: 26/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.7%
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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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $306M
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 Bank Stress Test Info
Location: United States
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 20:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Bank Stress Test result released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System presents a result of a bank stress test for the largest U.S. banking organizations. The test is conducted to determine their reactions to different financial situations. The result would affect the stance of monetary policy, and assess the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. A high reading is seen as bullish (or postive) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).
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US Markit Services PMI
Location: United States
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 13:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.3
Notes: The Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the services sector. As the services sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the services PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation
Location: United States
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.1%
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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US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 11:00
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).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/03/2014
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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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.9%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Total Business Investment (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -5.3%
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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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
Location: Germany
Date: 26/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.5
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, March 25, 2014
US Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 78.1
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 New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 468K
Notes: The number of New Home Sales released by the US Census Bureau is an important measure of housing market conditions. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes so as a result the demand for goods, services and the employees is stimulated. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
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UK Core Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6%
Notes: The Core Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. "Core" excludes seasonally volatile products such as food and energy in order to capture an accurate calculation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.9%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK BBA Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 50K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals published by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) measure the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous quarter. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)
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DE IFO - Current Assessment
Location: Germany
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 114.4
Notes: The IFO Current Assessment released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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DE IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 108.3
Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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DE IFO - Business Climate
Location: Germany
Date: 25/03/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.3
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
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Monday, March 24, 2014
US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2014
Time: 13:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 57.1
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in the United States. Readings above 50 imply the economy is expanding, making investors understood it as a bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 points for an economic contraction, and weighs negatively on the currency.
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EMU Markit Services PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/03/2014
Time: 08:58
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.6
Notes: The PMI service released by the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the Euro Zone services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the European service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Services PMI does. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. Usually a result above 50 is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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DE Markit Services PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 24/03/2014
Time: 08:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.9
Notes: The Services PMI released by Markit Economics interviews German executives on the status of sales, employment, and their outlook. Because the performance of the German service sector is extremely consistent over time, services does not impact final GDP figures as much as the more volatile figure on the manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.
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DE Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 24/03/2014
Time: 08:28
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.8
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the Manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Germany. Normally, a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 24/03/2014
Time: 01:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 48.5
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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Friday, March 21, 2014
EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -12.7
Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. ���Core��� CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. ���Core��� CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/index.html ) aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.8%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.
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CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 21/03/2014
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3% / Consensus: 0.6%
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
Thursday, March 20, 2014
EMU European Council meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 20/03/2014
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: European Council meetings are chaired by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council. They take place in Brussels, in the Justus Lipsius building with the assistance of the General Secretariat of the Council. The meeting will involve the Heads of State and Government of member states.
#END
AU CB Leading Indicator
Location: Australia
Date: 20/03/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
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).
#END
US Bank Stress Test Info
Location: United States
Date: 20/03/2014
Time: 20:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Bank Stress Test result released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System presents a result of a bank stress test for the largest U.S. banking organizations. The test is conducted to determine their reactions to different financial situations. The result would affect the stance of monetary policy, and assess the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. A high reading is seen as bullish (or postive) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).
#END
US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey
Location: United States
Date: 20/03/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -6.3
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
JP Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
Location: Japan
Date: 20/03/2014
Time: 07:15
Strength: 3/3
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
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
AU RBA Bulletin
Location: Australia
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bulletin, published by Reserve Bank of Australia, contains articles and speeches that discuss economic and financial developments as well as the Bank's operations. Published monthly until December 2009 and thereafter quarterly.
#END
EMU European Council meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: European Council meetings are chaired by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council. They take place in Brussels, in the Justus Lipsius building with the assistance of the General Secretariat of the Council. The meeting will involve the Heads of State and Government of member states.
#END
JP Foreign bond investment
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��618.5B
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: 19/03/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��383.8B
Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market���s currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).
#END
NZ Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.
#END
NZ Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.
#END
US FOMC Economic Projections
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: This report, released by Federal Reserve, includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.
#END
US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.25%
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.
#END
US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $30B
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.
#END
US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 18:00
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.
#END
UK Budget Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Treasury Chancellor presents the economic forecast for next year, containing details about GDP growth estimates, spending and borrowing forecasts as well as fiscal stimulus.
#END
US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2.1%
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 10-y Bond Auction
Location: Germany
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 10:35
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.64%
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
#END
UK Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.1%
Notes: The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the U.K. economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates "Bullish" for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen
#END
UK Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.6%
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 ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.2%
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 Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
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 excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
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 Bank of England Minutes
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
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 Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -27.6K
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 Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
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 BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
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
JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.7
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
JP Coincident Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 112.3
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 All Industry Activity Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
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
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total
Location: Japan
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��2790B
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
AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.2%
Notes: The Westpac Leading Index released by the Melbourne Institute tracks nine gauges of economic activity, including share prices and telephone installations, to provide an indication of how the economy will perform. It tends to have an impact on the AUD
#END
UK BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 17:45
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
CA BoC Governor Poloz Speech
Location: Canada
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 15:55
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 Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6%
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 Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.88M
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).
#END
US Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6%
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 Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.937M
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
#END
US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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
EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 68.5
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. 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 - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 50
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 - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 55.7
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
CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)
Location: China
Date: 18/03/2014
Time: 04:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 16.1%
Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the People���s Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
#END
Monday, March 17, 2014
AU RBA Meeting's Minutes
Location: Australia
Date: 17/03/2014
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.
#END
US NAHB Housing Market Index
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 46
Notes: NAHB Housing Market Index is released by theNational Association of Home Builders. It presents home sales and expected home buildings in the future indicating housing market trend in the United States. The growth rate of the housing market affects the USD
#END
US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3%
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.
#END
US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$45.9B
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).
#END
EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
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.
#END
EMU Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.1%
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).
#END
EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2014
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).
#END
NZ Westpac consumer survey
Location: New Zealand
Date: 17/03/2014
Time: 21:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 120.1
Notes: Confidence measure is an indicator of the mood of consumers or business, released by Westpac New Zealand. It is usually based on a survey during which respondents rate their opinion on different issues concerning current and future economic conditions.
#END
Friday, March 14, 2014
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 14/03/2014
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).
#END
DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3% / Consensus: 1.2%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
#END
DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.6% / Consensus: 0.5%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
#END
DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.7% / 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.
#END
DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.0%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
#END
JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.1%
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.
#END
CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)
Location: China
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 16.1%
Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the People���s Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 0 - F
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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US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.907M
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 Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex Autos released by the US Census Bureau is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. This report is the "advance" report, which can be revised fairly significantly after the final numbers are calculated. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the USD.
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US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.4%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the US Census Bureau measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 323K
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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CA New Housing Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
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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UK Inflation Report Hearings
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 13/03/2014
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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CN Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 13.6% / Consensus: 13.5%
Notes: The Retail Sales report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China measures the total receipts of the retailed consumer goods. It reflects the total consumer goods that the various industries supply to the households and social groups through various channels. It is an important indicator to study the changes in the Chinese retail market and reflecting the degree of economic prosperity. In general, A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 19.6%
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: 13/03/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 9.7%
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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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
AU Employment Change s.a.
Location: Australia
Date: 12/03/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -3700 / Consensus: 18000
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Australia. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Therefore, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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