Location: Australia
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: FXstr
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 49.2
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, June 30, 2014
AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index
Location: United States
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 15:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8
Notes: The Dallas Fed conducts the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey monthly to obtain a timely assessment of the state's factory activity. Firms are asked by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas whether output, employment, orders, prices and other indicators increased, decreased or remained unchanged over the previous month. Survey responses are used to calculate an index for each indicator. Each index is calculated by subtracting the percentage of respondents reporting a decrease from the percentage reporting an increase.
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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -9.2%
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 Pending Home Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
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 Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
Location: United States
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 65.5
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: 30/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.1%
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: 30/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
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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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 62.918K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive ( or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish )
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UK Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��2.4B
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 Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.4%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of changes in sales of the German retail sector. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales.The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. The positive economic growth anticipates "Bullish" for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish, for the EUR.
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DE Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/06/2014
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 usually 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: 30/06/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -3.3%
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: 30/06/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 906M
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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NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 04:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.5%
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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AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.9%
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 Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.8%
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 Tankan Large Manufacturing Index
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 17
Notes: The Tankan Large Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall business conditions of the large manufacturing companies in Japan. It is an indicator of the Japanese economy as Japan heavily relies on the manufacturing industry that leads growth for the export-oriented economy. A result above the 0 level ( Zero is the centerline) is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8
Notes: The Tankan large Manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Manufacturing sector for the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. 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 Tankan Large All Industry Capex
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: The Tankan Large All Industry Capital Expenditure released by the Bank of Japan measures capital expenditure (capex) of all the Japanese industries except the financial industry. The Capex is considered as an early indicator of productively growth. 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 Tankan Non - Manufacturing Index
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 24
Notes: The Tankan Non-Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall conditions of the service industry in Japan. It is an indicator for both the growth of domestic demand and the health of the non-export sector. A result above the 0 level is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Non - Manufacturing Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 30/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 13
Notes: The TanKan Non-manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Non-Manufacturing sector in the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. 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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Friday, June 27, 2014
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 81.9
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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CA Raw Material Price Index
Location: Canada
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: Raw Material Price Index released by the Statistics Canada measures the prices of key raw materials paid by Canadian manufacturers. The RMPI is an early indicator to measure inflation and changes in material prices. A high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.
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CA Industrial Product Price (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.2%
Notes: The Industrial Product Price released by the Statistics Canada measure price changes for major commodities sold by Canadian manufactures. Changes in the IPP are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9% / Consensus: 1.0%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1% / Consensus: 0.2%
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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3% / Consensus: 0.1%
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 (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6% / Consensus: 0.7%
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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EMU Business Climate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.37 / Consensus: 0.42
Notes: Business climate indicator, released by European Comission, is based on monthly surveys and is designed to deliver a clear and timely assessment of the cyclical situation within the euro area. It may be interpreted as a survey result: a high level indicates that, overall, the surveys point to a healthy cyclical situation. Conversely, a low level points to an adverse business climate. A rise (a fall) in the indicator will point to an upswing in activity and an improvement (deterioration) in the business climate. Its movement is clearly linked to the industrial production of the euro area.
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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -7.1 / Consensus: -6.8
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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EMU Economic Sentiment Indicator
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 102.7 / Consensus: 103.0
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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FR Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: France
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2% / Consensus: 0.0%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by INSEE is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by France. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of economic activity and health. A rising trend has a positive effect on the Euro, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).
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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: France
Date: 27/06/2014
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: Gross Domestic Product shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP includes consumption, government purchases, investments, and the trade balance (exports minus imports). It is a gross measure of market activity, because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing.
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -6.8%
Notes: The Large Retailers' Sales released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the total value of goods sold in large stores, chain convenience stores, and supermarkets. It indicates the level of consumption and consumer confidence. A high level of Large Retailers�� Sales stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is bearish.
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JP Retail Trade s.a (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13.7%
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 Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:50
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 Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.3%
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 Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.9%
Notes: The Tokyo Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.
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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.2%
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 Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.1%
Notes: The Tokyo 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. The index captures inflation in Tokyo. 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.
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JP Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.8%
Notes: The Tokyo 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, excluding fresh food. The index captures inflation in Tokyo. 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: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.6%
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: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.4%
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 Overall Household Spending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -4.6%
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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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 5 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $534M
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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NZ Trade Balance (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 5 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $1.19B
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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US Kansas Fed manufacturing activity
Location: United States
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 16:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 14
Notes: The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City quarterly Survey of Manufacturers provides information on current manufacturing activity in the Tenth District (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and western Missouri). The accumulated results also help trace longer term trends. The survey monitors about 300 manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix, and size. Survey results reveal changes in several indicators of manufacturing activity, including production and shipments, and identify changes in prices of raw materials and finished products.The survey is conducted during the first month of each quarter.A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.
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US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.561M
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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 312K
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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US Personal Spending
Location: United States
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
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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US Personal Income (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 13:30
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 BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 10:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Mark Carney is Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee, Financial Policy Committee and the Board of the Prudential Regulation Authority. His appointment as Governor was approved by Her Majesty the Queen on 26 November 2012. The Governor joined the Bank on 1 July 2013.
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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Total Business Investment (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.7%
Notes: The Total Business Investment released by the National Statistics presents the total amount of capital expenditures made by private firms. A large business investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the UK economy. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic 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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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
EMU European Council meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 01:00
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.
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US Markit Services PMI
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 58.1
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 Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4% / Consensus: 1.4%
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 Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.6%
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 Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.6%
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 Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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 Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.2%
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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US Durable Goods Orders
Location: United States
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.
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UK Financial Stability Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/06/2014
Time: 10:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Financial Stability Report, published twice a year by the Bank of England under the guidance of the interim Financial Policy Committee, shows the Committee's assessment of the outlook for the stability and resilience of the financial sector at the time of preparation of the Report, and the policy actions it advises to reduce and mitigate risks to stability. Usually, if the BoE is hawkish about the financial outlook, it is positive, or bullish, for the GBP. Likewise, if the BoE has a dovish view on the UK economy and is concern about the financial stability it is seen as negative, or bearish.
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DE Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
Location: Germany
Date: 25/06/2014
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, June 24, 2014
US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index
Location: United States
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7
Notes: The survey including information on shipments, new orders, order backlogs, and inventories conducted by Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides information on current activity in the manufacturing sector (mailing 220 business organizations). The industry inflation can been seen from the survey. Generally speaking, a high reading appreciates (or is bullish for) the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish for) the USD.
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US New Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.4%
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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US Treasury Sec Lew Speech
Location: United States
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Jacob Lew is the US Secretary of the Treasury, and among other matters, his faculties include communicating the US President's economic policies. Therefore, his words may affect the forex market, as investors attempt to gauge the Presidential stance on key economic issues. His speech impact is proportionally related to the subject under discussion, and only those particularly relevant for the FX markets are being shown in this calendar.
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US Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 83
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: 24/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.433M / Consensus: 0.450M
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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US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 14:45
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
UK Inflation Report Hearings
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:30
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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UK BBA Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 42.2K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals published by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) measure the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous quarter. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)
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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
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 Euro Zone. Usually a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
#END
DE IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 106.2
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
EMU Markit Services PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The PMI service released by the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the Euro Zone services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the European service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Services PMI does. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. Usually a result above 50 is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
#END
EMU Markit PMI Composite
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
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).
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DE IFO - Business Climate
Location: Germany
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 110.4
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: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 114.8
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
EMU Markit PMI Composite
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.5
Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on surveys of over 300 business executives in private sector manufacturing companies and also 300 private sector services companies. Data is usually released on the third working day of each month. Each response is weighted according to the size of the company and its contribution to total manufacturing or services output accounted for by the sub-sector to which that company belongs. Replies from larger companies have a greater impact on the final index numbers than those from small companies. Results are presented by question asked, showing the percentage of respondents reporting an improvement, deterioration or no change since the previous month. From these percentages, an index is derived: a level of 50.0 signals no change since the previous month, above 50.0 signals an increase (or improvement), below 50.0 a decrease (or contraction).
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DE Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 08:30
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.
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DE Markit Services PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 08:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.7
Notes: The Services PMI released by Markit Economics interviews German executives on the status of sales, employment, and their outlook. Because the performance of the German service sector is extremely consistent over time, services does not impact final GDP figures as much as the more volatile figure on the manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.
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CN HSBC Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 24/06/2014
Time: 02:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 49.7
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
Monday, June 23, 2014
US Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Location: United States
Date: 23/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.32
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
US Existing Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 23/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Existing Home Sales, released by the National Association of Realtors provide an estimated value of housing market conditions. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some
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JP Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
Location: Japan
Date: 23/06/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo. Mr Kuroda exercises general control over the Bank's business. He is in charge of the Internal Auditors' Office.
#END
Friday, June 20, 2014
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
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: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada ( 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 Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.
#END
CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
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.
#END
CA Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Sales ex Auto 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 except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.
#END
CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
#END
CA Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The core Consumer Price Index, released by Statistics Canada, 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.
#END
JP Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
Location: Japan
Date: 20/06/2014
Time: 07:35
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo. Mr Kuroda exercises general control over the Bank's business. He is in charge of the Internal Auditors' Office.
#END
Thursday, June 19, 2014
EMU EcoFin Meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 01:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Economic and Financial Affairs Council, the main decision-making body of the Council of the European Union, is composed by the Finance Ministers of the 27 European Union member states. The EcoFin covers areas such as coordinated economic measures, budgetary policies, public finances, capital movements and financial markets. The Ecofin can also gather the only 17 members of the Euro Area to examine measures related to the Euro and the EMU. An informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs (Ecofin) Council is traditionally hosted by the Member State holding the EU presidency, Cyprus in this case.
#END
US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Leading Indicators released by the Conference Board measures future trends of the overall economic activity including employment, average manufacturing workweek, initial claims, permits for new housing construction, stock prices and yield curve. It is considered as a measure for economic stability in United States. This event generates some
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US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.614M
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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 317K
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
#END
UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.7%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
UK Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
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.
#END
UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.8%
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).
#END
UK Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.9%
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.
#END
JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 107.1
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 All Industry Activity Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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
AU RBA Bulletin
Location: Australia
Date: 19/06/2014
Time: 02:30
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
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
EMU Eurogroup meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 01:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Eurogroup meetings are attended by the Eurogroup President, the Finance Minister of each Member State of the euro area, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee's Eurogroup Working Group also attends, to present the preparatory work done in that Group.
#END
NZ Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.1%
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 (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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: 18/06/2014
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 Pace of MBS Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $20B
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 Interest Rate Decision
Location: United States
Date: 18/06/2014
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.
#END
US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $25B
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
EMU Construction Output w.d.a (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.2%
Notes: The report released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Normally, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative. Usually, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
#END
EMU Construction Output s.a (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.6%
Notes: The Construction Output released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Normally, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative. Usually, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/06/2014
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 BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/06/2014
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: 18/06/2014
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: 18/06/2014
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
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
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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JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total
Location: Japan
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
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AU RBA's Governor Glenn Stevens Speech
Location: Australia
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The RBA Governor Glenn Stevens was born in 1958. He graduated from the University of Sydney. In 2006 he became Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. He gives a press conference as to how the RBA observes the current Australian economy and the value of AUD. His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.
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US Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some
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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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US Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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US Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 33.1
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey
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EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.2
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).
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DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 62.1
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey
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UK Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 17/06/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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