Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Friday, August 29, 2014
UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
UK Total Business Investment (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 29/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 10.6%
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: 29/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 28/08/2014
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 (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 28/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Pending Home Sales released by the National Association of Realtors is a leading indicator of trends of the housing market in the US It captures residential housing contract activity of existing single-family homes. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some
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US Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 28/08/2014
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 Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 28/08/2014
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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AU Private Capital Expenditure
Location: Australia
Date: 28/08/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -4.2%
Notes: The Private Capital Expenditure released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics measures current and future capital expenditure intentions of the private sector. It is considered as an indicator for inflationary pressures. A high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
JP Retail Trade s.a (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Trade released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the aggregate sales made through a business location (usually a store) in which the principal activity is the sale of merchandise and related services to the general public, for household or personal consumption. Consumer spending is a key important indicator for the Japanese economy. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.
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JP Retail Trade (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Retail Trade released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the aggregate sales made through a business location (usually a store) in which the principal activity is the sale of merchandise and related services to the general public, for household or personal consumption. Consumer spending is a key important indicator for the Japanese economy. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.
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JP Large Retailer's Sales
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Large Retailers' Sales released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the total value of goods sold in large stores, chain convenience stores, and supermarkets. It indicates the level of consumption and consumer confidence. A high level of Large Retailers�� Sales stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is bearish.
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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.3%
Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding fresh food. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.
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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
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 Jobs/applicants ratio
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.8%
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 National Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.6%
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 Unemployment Rate
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Overall Household Spending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation
Location: United States
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Durable Goods Orders measures, released by the US Census Bureau, the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the transport sector. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.
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US Durable Goods Orders
Location: United States
Date: 26/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
NZ Trade Balance (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $247M
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: 25/08/2014
Time: 5 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $1.2B
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 New Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -8.1%
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: 25/08/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 56.3
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in the United States. Readings above 50 imply the economy is expanding, making investors understood it as a bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 points for an economic contraction, and weighs negatively on the currency.
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US Markit PMI Composite
Location: United States
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on a large number of business executives in private sector manufacturing and 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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US Markit Services PMI
Location: United States
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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DE IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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EMU Markit Services PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.4
Notes: The PMI service released by the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the Euro Zone services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the European service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Services PMI does. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. Usually a result above 50 is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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EMU Markit PMI Composite
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54
Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on a large number of business executives in private sector manufacturing and 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: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: This German business sentiment index released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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DE IFO - Current Assessment
Location: Germany
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The IFO Current Assessment released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.9
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in the Euro Zone. Usually a result above 50 signals is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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DE Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 25/08/2014
Time: 08:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.9
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: 25/08/2014
Time: 08:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 56.6
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: 25/08/2014
Time: 02:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52
Notes: The HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics is an early indicator of economic health in the Chinese manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market.
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Friday, August 22, 2014
CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. ���Core��� CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of CAD is dragged down by inflation. Bank of Canada ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/index.html ) aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. ���Core��� CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.
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CA Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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.
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CA Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 22/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 21/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -8.4
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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US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 21/08/2014
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 Existing Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 21/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.6%
Notes: The Existing Home Sales, released by the National Association of Realtors provide an estimated value of housing market conditions. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some
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US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey
Location: United States
Date: 21/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Philadelphia Fed Survey is a spread index of manufacturing conditions (movements of manufacturing) within the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. This survey, served as an indicator of manufacturing sector trends, is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index (Institute for Supply Management) and the index of industrial production. It is also used as a forecast of The ISM Index. Generally, an above-the-expectaitons reading is seen as positive for the USD.
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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 21/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 21/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.6%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
US FOMC Minutes
Location: United States
Date: 20/08/2014
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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UK Bank of England Minutes
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/08/2014
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.
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UK BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/08/2014
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.
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UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/08/2014
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.
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UK BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/08/2014
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.
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JP All Industry Activity Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 20/08/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
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).
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
US Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 19/08/2014
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 Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.963M
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: 19/08/2014
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: 19/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.893M
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 Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 19/08/2014
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: 19/08/2014
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).
#END
UK PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
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.
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UK Retail Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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).
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UK Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK Core Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2%
Notes: The Core Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. "Core" excludes seasonally volatile products such as food and energy in order to capture an accurate calculation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.9%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK Retail Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.6%
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).
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AU RBA Meeting's Minutes
Location: Australia
Date: 19/08/2014
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.
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Monday, August 18, 2014
JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total
Location: Japan
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��822.2B
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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JP Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance
Location: Japan
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��1080.8B
Notes: Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance is released by the Customs Office and it's a seasonal 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. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US NAHB Housing Market Index
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53
Notes: NAHB Housing Market Index is released by theNational Association of Home Builders. It presents home sales and expected home buildings in the future indicating housing market trend in the United States. The growth rate of the housing market affects the USD
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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UK Bank of England Quarterly Inflation Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 10:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bank of England quarterly publishes a report of the detailed economic analysis and inflation projections on which the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee bases its interest rate decisions, and presents an assessment of the prospects for UK inflation over the following two years. A high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: France
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 06:30
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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US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
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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EMU Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
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).
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AU Wage Price Index (QoQ)
Location: Australia
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: WThe Wage Price Index released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Reserve Bank of Australia pays close attention to it when setting interest rates. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
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).
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US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shows the volume of production of US industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. If High industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the USD.
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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $19.4B
Notes: The Net Long-Term TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
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US Total Net TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $35.5B
Notes: The total Net TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
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US Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
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).
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CA New Housing Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.5%
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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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.9%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).
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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/08/2014
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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FR Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM)
Location: France
Date: 18/08/2014
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).
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DE Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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FR Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: France
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 06:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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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US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the US Census Bureau measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex Autos released by the US Census Bureau is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. This report is the "advance" report, which can be revised fairly significantly after the final numbers are calculated. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the USD.
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UK BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
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 Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
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).
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UK Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.1%
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.
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UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.5%
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.
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UK Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
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
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UK Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -36.3K
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
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
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 (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
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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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 07:00
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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AU Wage Price Index (YoY)
Location: Australia
Date: 18/08/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.6%
Notes: The Wage Price Index released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Reserve Bank of Australia pays close attention to it when setting interest rates. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
NZ Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 5 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the Statistics New Zealand measures the total receipts of retail stores except the automobile sector. Quarterly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Monthly Budget Statement
Location: United States
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $71B
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.
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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 27.1
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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DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 61.8
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
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EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 48.1
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. 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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AU Home Loans
Location: Australia
Date: 12/08/2014
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).
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AU National Australia Bank's Business Confidence
Location: Australia
Date: 12/08/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8
Notes: The National Australia Bank Business Confidence is a survey of the current business condition in Australia. It indicates the performance of the overall Australian economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the AUD, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.
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Monday, August 11, 2014
NZ REINZ House Price Index (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 01:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3%
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.
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JP Trade Balance - BOP Basis
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��675.9B
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Customer Office 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. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the JPY.
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JP Bank lending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.3%
Notes: Bank lending, released by Bank of Japan, is the value of all outstanding loans with Japanese banks. It is important because lending increases with increased business confidence and investment. It is particularly insightful for the Japanese economy because of the weakness that has plagued the Japanese banking sector. The headline number is for total loans and discounts and is a percentage change from the previous year.
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JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
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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NZ Business NZ PMI
Location: New Zealand
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.3
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,
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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 48.7%
Notes: The Prelim Machine Tool Orders released by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association shows movements in tool orders by manufacturers. It indicates business conditions and the overall economic condition in Japan. Generally speaking, if a large number of tool orders come out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the JPY, on the other hand, a small number is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
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
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NZ Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 22:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Electronic Card Retail Sales as reported by Statistics New Zealand, measures purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards. The figure gives hint of strength in the retail sector and influences interest rate decisions. A high number is generally positive (bullish) for the New Zealand dollar, while a weak number is seen as negative (bearish)
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JP Tertiary Industry Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
Notes: Tertiary Industry Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry indicates the domestic service sector in japan such as information and communication, electricity, gas heat and water,services, transport, wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance ,and welfare. As the Japanese economy relies upon its exports, this event is expected to generate low
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JP Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.
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JP Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: Japan
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.
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NZ Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 11/08/2014
Time: 22:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Electronic Card Retail Sales as reported by Statistics New Zealand, measures purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards. The figure gives hint of strength in the retail sector and influences interest rate decisions. A high number is generally positive (bullish) for the New Zealand dollar, while a weak number is seen as negative (bearish)
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Friday, August 08, 2014
CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a
Location: Canada
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 46.9
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.
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CA Participation rate
Location: Canada
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 66.1%
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.
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CA Unemployment Rate
Location: Canada
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.1%
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.
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CA Net Change in Employment
Location: Canada
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -9.4K
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.
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UK Trade Balance; non-EU
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��3.961B
Notes: The trade balance released by National Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
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UK Total Trade Balance
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��2.418B
Notes: The trade balance released by the is a balance between exports and imports of goods A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
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DE Trade Balance s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ���18.8B
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows a trade surplus, while a negative value shows a trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.3
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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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Current
Location: Japan
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 47.7
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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JP Consumer Confidence Index
Location: Japan
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 41.1
Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the Cabinet Office captures the level of sentiment that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Normally, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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CN Trade Balance
Location: China
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $31.6B
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the General Administration of Customs of the People���s Republic of China is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some
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CN New Loans
Location: China
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��1080B
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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CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 17.3%
Notes: The Urban investment released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China refers to the total amount money of the activities in construction and purchase of fixed assets, it is a comprehensive index which reflect the scale, pace, proportional relations and use orientation of the fixed assets investment. A large urban investment is an indicative of China's overall economic growth and strong domestic demand. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market. In general, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 9.2%
Notes: Industrial Production is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It shows the volume of production of Chinese Industries such as factories and manufacturing facilities. A surge in output is regarded as inflationary which would prompt the People���s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 08/08/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.4%
Notes: The Retail Sales report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China measures the total receipts of the retailed consumer goods. It reflects the total consumer goods that the various industries supply to the households and social groups through various channels. It is an important indicator to study the changes in the Chinese retail market and reflecting the degree of economic prosperity. In general, A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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