Location: United States
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 14:45
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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Thursday, July 31, 2014
US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.5M
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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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Canada. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of Canadian economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the CAD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CAD.
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US Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 284K
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/07/2014
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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EMU Unemployment Rate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Eurostat is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the European Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the European lobar market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the European economy. Generally speaking, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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IT Unemployment
Location: Italy
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.6%
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 Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office shows , in a percent basis, the amount of unemployed people in Germany. A decrease in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Normally, a decrease of the figure is bullish for the EUR, while an increase is bearish.
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DE Unemployment Change
Location: Germany
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Change released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office is a measure of the change in the number of unemployed people in Germany. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which encourages economic growth. Generally, a high reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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DE Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of changes in sales of the German retail sector. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales.The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. The positive economic growth anticipates "Bullish" for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish, for the EUR.
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DE Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 31/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of changes in sales of the German retail sector. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales.The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. The positive economic growth 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: 31/07/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -15%
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: 31/07/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 872M
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.
#END
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
Location: Australia
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 00:30
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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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 00:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1
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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US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
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.
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US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $15B
Notes: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy set by a Central Bank, to stimulate the local economy. Since the recession started back in 2007/8, the FED has announced three different programs, being currently active the last two: a $40 billion purchase a month in mortgage-backed securities indefinitely (MBS) from financial institutions, and a $600 billion program in long-term Treasuries. The Central Bank is expected to start reducing the pace of purchases, as a result of economic improvement. Therefore, these announcements can affect big the forex market by signaling the end of the recession in the US.
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US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate. This interest rate affects the whole range of interest rates set by commercial banks, building societies and other institutions for their own savers and borrowers. It also tends to affect the exchange rate. Generally speaking, if the Fed is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the USD.
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US Fed's Monetary Policy Statement
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Following the Fed's rate decision, the FOMC releases its statement regarding monetary policy. The statement may influence the
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US Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
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 Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
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 Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -2.9%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product Annualized released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP Annualized is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing. Generally speaking, a high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4% / Consensus: 1.5%
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 ADP Employment Change
Location: United States
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Automatic Data Processing, Inc is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in the US. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending, stimulating economic growth. So a high reading is traditionally seen as positive, or bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -7.5
Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Business Climate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.22
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 Industrial Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -4.3
Notes: The Industrial Confidence released by the European Commission is an index that measures the level of industrial executives confidence in economic activity. The survey asks about orders and buildup of inventories. A high level of industrial confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Services Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.2
Notes: Services sentiment indicator, released by European Comission, measures business sentiment in the services sector. The figure is derived from a survey asking firms in the service sector about current and expected demand. Since the service sector accounts for roughly two thirds of total Euro-zone GDP, Services Confidence provides an important confirmation of the health for the overall economy. High levels of Services Confidence suggest future upward trends for production and employment.The figure is determined by the difference between positive and negative answers. Therefore a headline above zero indicates positive service sector confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence.
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EMU Economic Sentiment Indicator
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 102
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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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 29/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
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US Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 29/07/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 85.2
Notes: The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence captures the level of confidence that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally, a high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 61.707K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive ( or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish )
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UK Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��2.7
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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AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 29/07/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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Monday, July 28, 2014
JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.2%
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: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.6%
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: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.4% / Consensus: -0.5%
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 Unemployment Rate
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.5% / Consensus: 3.5%
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 Jobs/applicants ratio
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.09 / Consensus: 1.09
Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.
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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -8.0% / Consensus: -3.8%
Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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JP Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.4%
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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UK Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: UK Net Lending to Individuals released by the Bank of England is a monthly measure of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, divided into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. A high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is negative.
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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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JP Jobs/applicants ratio
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.09
Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.
#END
US Pending Home Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 28/07/2014
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 Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 28/07/2014
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
#END
US Markit Services PMI
Location: United States
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 61
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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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
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 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.
#END
DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 13:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
#END
DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
#END
JP Unemployment Rate
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.5%
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.
#END
UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive ( or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish )
#END
JP Retail Trade s.a (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.6%
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.
#END
JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
#END
JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.2%
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.
#END
JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -8%
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).
#END
JP Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3%
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.
#END
JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.7%
Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. 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.
#END
JP Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
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.
#END
JP Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2%
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.
#END
JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 28/07/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.2%
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.
#END
Thursday, July 17, 2014
EMU Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.1%
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 - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/07/2014
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.
#END
EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/07/2014
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).
#END
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
US Fed's Beige Book
Location: United States
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Beige Book reports on the current US economic situation. Through interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources are gathered by each of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The survey gives a picture of the overall US economic growth. An optimistic view of those authorities is considered as positive, or bullish for the USD, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish for the Dollar.
#END
CA Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report
Location: Canada
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 15:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bank of Canada publishes a study of economic movements in Canada. It indicates a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the CAD
#END
CA BoC Interest Rate Decision
Location: Canada
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: BoC Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Canada. If the BoC is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the CAD. Likewise, if the BoC has a dovish view on the Canadian economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.
#END
US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
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 Capacity Utilization
Location: United States
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 79.1%
Notes: The Capacity Utilization released by the Federal Reserve Board is the percentage of the US production capacity which is actually used over the short-time period. It is indicative of overall growth and demand in the U.S. economy. A high capacity utilization stimulates inflationary pressures. 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
CA BOC Rate Statement
Location: Canada
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: This statement is the primary medium used by the Bank of Canada (BoC) to communicate with investors about monetary policy decisions, specifically those regarding interest rates.
#END
US Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, Department of Labor measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the US by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
EMU Trade Balance s.a.
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
#END
EMU Trade Balance n.s.a.
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
#END
UK Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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 Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.2%
Notes: The Claimant Count Rate released by the National Statistics is a monthly measure of unemployment in the UK It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the UK labor market, while it indicates economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures if the rate is down. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is seen as negative.
#END
UK Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -27.4K
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 ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 6.6%
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 Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the U.K. economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates "Bullish" for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen
#END
JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey
Location: Japan
Date: 16/07/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The BoJ Monthly Economic Survey released by the Bank of Japan presents a study of economic movements in Japan. It reviews economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY
#END
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
#END
US Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex Autos released by the US Census Bureau is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. This report is the "advance" report, which can be revised fairly significantly after the final numbers are calculated. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the USD.
#END
US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the US Census Bureau measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 58.4
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. A positive number means that the share of optimists outweighs the share of pessimists. usually, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).
#END
DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 29.8
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey
#END
DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 67.7
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
UK PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: Producer Prices Index Core Output, released by National Statistics, excludes volatile items such as food and energy. The Core PPI is generally a better measure of inflation because it excludes those items whose short-term price fluctuations can distort inflationary data.
#END
UK Retail Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: Retail Price Index released by the National Statistics is a statistical measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is widely considered as a key measure of inflation that indicates an accurate reflection of the cost of living. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
UK Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.1%
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).
#END
UK Retail Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.4%
Notes: Retail Price Index released by the National Statistics is a statistical measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is widely considered as a key measure of inflation that indicates an accurate reflection of the cost of living. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
UK Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
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).
#END
JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 05:30
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.
#END
CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)
Location: China
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.8%
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
AU RBA Meeting's Minutes
Location: Australia
Date: 15/07/2014
Time: 02:30
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
Monday, July 14, 2014
NZ Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services . The purchase power of NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
#END
NZ Consumer Price Index (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services . The purchase power of NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
#END
EMU Industrial Production s.a. (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Industrial Production is released by the Eurostat. It shows the volume of production of Industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. Usually, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the EUR, while low industrial production is seen as a negative sentiment (or bearish).
#END
EMU Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The Industrial Production is released by the Eurostat. It shows the volume of production of Industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. Usually, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the EUR, while low industrial production is seen as a negative sentiment (or bearish).
#END
FR Consumer Price Index (EU norm) final (MoM)
Location: France
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by INSEE 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 the Euro 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 Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
FR Consumer Price Index (EU norm) final (YoY)
Location: France
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by INSEE 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 the Euro 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 Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
FR Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM)
Location: France
Date: 14/07/2014
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Inflation ex-tobacco index released by INSEE is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services, excluding tobacco. The inflation index is a key indicator since it is used by the central bank to set interest rates. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
Friday, July 11, 2014
CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a
Location: Canada
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 48.2
Notes: The Ivey PMI released by the Richard Ivey School of Business captures business conditions in Canada. The Ivey PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Canada. A result above 50 signals is seen positive, or bullish for the CAD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative, or bearish.
#END
CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index
Location: Canada
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.2
Notes: The Ivey PMI released by the Richard Ivey School of Business captures business conditions in Canada. The Ivey PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Canada. A result above 50 signals is seen positive , or bullish for the CAD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative, or bearish.
#END
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 11/07/2014
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
CA Participation rate
Location: Canada
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The participation rate is the percentage of the total number of people of labour-force age (15 years and over) that is in the labour force (either working or looking for a job). The data provided by Statistics Canada is monthly and deseasonalized.; this eliminates the impact of seasonal variations and makes it possible to compare data through the year.
#END
CA Unemployment Rate
Location: Canada
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Statistics Canada is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Canadian Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Canadian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the Canadian economy. Normally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, while an increase is seen as negative or bearish.
#END
CA Net Change in Employment
Location: Canada
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 08:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The employment Change released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Canada. 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 CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.
#END
DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
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: 11/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3%
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: 11/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
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
AU Investment Lending for Homes
Location: Australia
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.3%
Notes: The investment lending for homes released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics measures the number of fixed loans. A high reading anticipates growth in the Australian economy, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
AU Home Loans
Location: Australia
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Home Loans released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics presents the number of home loans. It indicates the housing market trend in Australia and a level of consumer confidence as large housing loans are taken out. A high reading is seen positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen negative (or bearish).
#END
AU Consumer Inflation Expectation
Location: Australia
Date: 11/07/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4%
Notes: The Consumer Inflation Expectation released by the Melbourne Institute presents the consumer expectations of future inflation during the next 12 months. The higher expectations, the stronger the effect they will have on a probability of a rate hike by the RBA. Therefore, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the AUD, while a low expectations are seen as negative or bearish.
#END
Thursday, July 10, 2014
NZ Business NZ PMI
Location: New Zealand
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.7
Notes: The Business NZ PMI released by the Business NZ presents business conditions in New Zealand. The Business PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition. A result that values above 50 signals appreciates (or is bullish for ) the NZD,
#END
NZ REINZ House Price Index (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: REINZ began publishing a stratified housing price index, which is based on the same data, but uses mix-adjustment to adjust for compositional change. The REINZ housing price index is now calculated using sales for all transactions (rather than the median price for each suburb) within the stratum.
#END
US Monthly Budget Statement
Location: United States
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$130B
Notes: The Monthly Budget Statement released by the Financial Management Service summarizes the financial activities of federal entities, disbursing officers, and Federal Reserve banks. A positive budget statement that receipts exceed budgetary outlays is seen as bullish for the USD. On the other hands, a negative figure (deficit) that indicates government debt is seen as bearish.
#END
CA New Housing Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.6%
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
#END
US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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: 10/07/2014
Time: 13:30
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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CA New Housing Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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 BoE Interest Rate Decision
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 12:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: BoE Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of England. If the BoE is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the GBP. Likewise, if the BoE has a dovish view on the U.K. economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading British Pound with BoE Rate Decision
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UK BoE Asset Purchase Facility
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 12:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: ��375B
Notes: The Asset Purchase Facility is the value of money the BoE plans to create and inject into the economy through open market bond purchases as a way to influence long-term interest rates. This monetary policy tool is also called Quantitative Easing.
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EMU ECB Monthly Report
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The European Central Bank publishes a monthly report that contains a detailed analysis of the prevailing economic situation and the risks to price stability. It also provides articles on a wide range of topics related to the tasks of the ECB. Usually, 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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JP BoJ Press Conference
Location: Japan
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 07:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Kuroda, BoJ's governor, will give a press conference in order to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. He talks about the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy.
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JP BoJ Monetary Policy Statement
Location: Japan
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 04:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: An official monetary policy statement is released by the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan. By communicating the committee��s vote outcome regarding interest rates and other policy measures as well as the economic conditions influencing their decision, the statement gives clue to future changes in monetary policy.
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JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision
Location: Japan
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 04:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: BoJ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Japan. Generally, if the BoJ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the JPY. Likewise, if the BoJ has a dovish view on the Japanese economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is negative, or bearish.
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CN New Loans
Location: China
Date: 10/07/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��870.8B
Notes: New loans, released by People's Bank of China. are the value of new yuan-denominated loans issued to consumers and businesses during the previous month.
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Wednesday, July 09, 2014
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 09/07/2014
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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US FOMC Minutes
Location: United States
Date: 09/07/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: FOMC stands for The Federal Open Market Committee that organizes 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy.
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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Current
Location: Japan
Date: 09/07/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 45.1
Notes: The Eco Watchers Survey released by the Cabinet Office closely watches region-by-region economic trends. The survey is considered as basic material for assessing short-term economic trends in Japan. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or negative).
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AU Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Australia
Date: 09/07/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 5.8%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. If the rate hikes, indicates a lack of expansion within the Australian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the Australian economy. A decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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AU Employment Change s.a.
Location: Australia
Date: 09/07/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -4800
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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