Location: United States
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 98.2
Notes: The Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the Reuters/University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Friday, February 13, 2015
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
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 w.d.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.1%
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 Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: France
Date: 13/02/2015
Time: 06:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
Notes: Gross Domestic Product shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP includes consumption, government purchases, investments, and the trade balance (exports minus imports). It is a gross measure of market activity, because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 12/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 12/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.9%
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: 12/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -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.
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EMU Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 12/02/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.4%
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).
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FR Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM)
Location: France
Date: 12/02/2015
Time: 07:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
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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JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 12/02/2015
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -3.7%
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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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
AU Employment Change s.a.
Location: Australia
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 37.4K
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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AU Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Australia
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 6.1%
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 Fulltime employment
Location: Australia
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 41.6K
Notes: Employment, released by Australian Statistician, is the total number of people above a specified age, who in a short reference period, were in paid employment or self-employment. Paid employment includes people who worked in the reference period or who had a job but were temporaly absent from work.
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AU Consumer Inflation Expectation
Location: Australia
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.2%
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.
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JP Machinery Orders (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -14.6%
Notes: New orders, released by the Cabinet Office, are the total value of machinery orders placed at major manufacturers in Japan. They are legally binding contracts between consumers and producers for delivering goods and services. The report is considered the best leading indicator of business capital spending, and increases are indicative of stronger business confidence and therefore, as larger the number is, the positive it tends to be for the currency, while a negative reading is understood as a drop down in growth.
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JP Machinery Orders (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 0 - T
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
Notes: New orders, released by the Cabinet Office, are the total value of machinery orders placed at major manufacturers in Japan. They are legally binding contracts between consumers and producers for delivering goods and services. The report is considered the best leading indicator of business capital spending, and increases are indicative of stronger business confidence and therefore, as larger the number is, the positive it tends to be for the currency, while a negative reading is understood as a drop down in growth.
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NZ Business NZ PMI
Location: New Zealand
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 21:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 57.7
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,
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UK Bank of England Quarterly Inflation Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 11/02/2015
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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UK BOE's Governor Carney speech
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 11/02/2015
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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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 11/02/2015
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 33.8%
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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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
AU Investment Lending for Homes
Location: Australia
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2.2%
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).
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AU Home Loans
Location: Australia
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.7%
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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UK NIESR GDP Estimate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
Notes: The GDP Estimate released by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research is an estimate of growth over the last 3 months up to the report which comes out a month before the official announcement. The report is highly reliable and can influence the UK monetary policy. 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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US Wholesale Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Wholesale Inventories released by the US Census Bureau captures sales and inventory statistics from the second stage of the manufacturing process. The sales figures do not move the market as they do not reflect personal consumption while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. A high inventory suggests economic slowing in the US, that is seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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UK Manufacturing Production (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.7%
Notes: The Manufacturing Production released by the National Statistics measures the manufacturing output. Manufacturing Production is significant as a short term indicator of the strength of UK manufacturing activity that dominates a large part of total GDP. 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 PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
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 Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.1%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by The National Statistics measures outputs of the U.K. 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 po
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JP Consumer Confidence Index
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 38.8
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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Monday, February 09, 2015
CN Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: China
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 01:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People���s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 01:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -3.3%
Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. It captures the average changes in prices received by Chinese domestic producers of commodities in all stages of processing (crude materials, intermediate materials, and finished goods). Changes in the PPI are widely considered as an indicator of commodity inflation. If the Producer Price Index increase is excesive, it would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, The People���s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 01:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People���s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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JP Tertiary Industry Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: - Tue
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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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US Labor Market Conditions Index
Location: United States
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 6.1
Notes: According to the FED, US labor market is large and multifaceted. Therefore, they have early 2014 developed what they call the labor market conditions index (LMCI): is the primary source of common variation among 19 labor market indicators. One essential feature of this model is that its inference about labor market conditions places greater weight on indicators whose movements are highly correlated with each other. And, when indicators provide disparate signals, the model's assessment of overall labor market conditions reflects primarily those indicators that are in broad agreement.
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CA Housing Starts s.a (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 13:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 180.6K
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Canadian 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 CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Trade Balance s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ���17.7B
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: 09/02/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 46.7
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 Eco Watchers Survey: Current
Location: Japan
Date: 09/02/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 45.2
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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Sunday, February 08, 2015
CN Trade Balance
Location: China
Date: 08/02/2015
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $49.1B
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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Friday, February 06, 2015
US Consumer Credit Change
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 20:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $14.08B
Notes: The Consumer Credit released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve is an amount of money that individuals borrowed. It shows if consumers can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. However, a high figure may also indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means. A high reading is seen as positive (or Bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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US Labor Force Participation Rate
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 62.7%
Notes: The participation rate, released by Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the percentage of the total number of people of labour-force age that is in the labour force (either working or looking for a job).
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US Nonfarm Payrolls
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 252K
Notes: The nonfarm payrolls released by the US Department of Labor presents the number of people on the payrolls of all non-agricultural businesses. The monthly changes in payrolls can be excessively volatile. 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 Average Hourly Earnings (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.7%
Notes: The Average Hourly Earning released by the US Department of Labor is a significant indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. A high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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CA Net Change in Employment
Location: Canada
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -4.3K
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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US Average Weekly Hours
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 34.6
Notes: The Average Weekly Hours released by the US Department of Labor is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. Excessive
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US Nonfarm Payrolls
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 252K
Notes: The nonfarm payrolls released by the US Department of Labor presents the number of people on the payrolls of all non-agricultural businesses. The monthly changes in payrolls can be excessively volatile. 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 Unemployment Rate
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 5.6%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the US Department of Labor is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the US economy. Therefore, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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CA Unemployment Rate
Location: Canada
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 6.7%
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 Building Permits (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13.8%
Notes: The Building Permits released by the Statistics Canada shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (the Canadian economic development). It tend to cause some
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US Labor Force Participation Rate
Location: United States
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 62.7%
Notes: The participation rate, released by Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the percentage of the total number of people of labour-force age that is in the labour force (either working or looking for a job).
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UK Goods Trade Balance
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��8.848B
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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UK Trade Balance; non-EU
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��2.649B
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
#END
UK Total Trade Balance
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��1.406B
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 Industrial Production n.s.a. w.d.a. (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.5%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, measures outputs of the German 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 positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 103.9
Notes: The Leading Economic Index released by the Cabinet Office is an economic indicator that consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. It shows the performance of the Japanese Economy over the short and mid-term. Generally speaking, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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JP Coincident Index
Location: Japan
Date: 06/02/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 109.2
Notes: The Coincident Index released by the Cabinet Office is a single summary statistic that tracks the current state of the Japanese economy. A rise in the index indicates an expansion of economic activity and a decline in the index indicates a contraction in economic activity. Generally speaking, a result that values above 50% signals appreciates (or is bullish for) the JPY, whereas a result that values below 50% is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
Thursday, February 05, 2015
AU RBA Monetary Policy Statement
Location: Australia
Date: 05/02/2015
Time: 01:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The RBA Monetary Policy Statement released by the Reserve bank of Australia 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. It is considered as a clear guide to the future RBA interest rate policy. Any changes in this report affect the AUD
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AU AiG Performance of Construction Index
Location: Australia
Date: 05/02/2015
Time: 22:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 44.4
Notes: Based on 120 interviews to companies, the HIA/AiG Performance of Construction Index, released by the Australia Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association, is considered as an indicator that measures the conditions on the short and medium term in the construction market. Companies answer questions related to production, employment, prices supplier deliveries, inventories and new orders. A high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
#END
AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 05/02/2015
Time: 22:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.2%
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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US Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 05/02/2015
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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US Trade Balance
Location: United States
Date: 05/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$39B
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau 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 BoE Interest Rate Decision
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 05/02/2015
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 raises 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: 05/02/2015
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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DE Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 05/02/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.4%
Notes: The Factory orders released by the Deutsche Bundesbank is an indicator that includes shipments, inventories, and new and unfilled orders. An increase in the factory order total may indicate an expansion in the German economy and could be an inflationary factor. It is worth noting that the German Factory barely influences, either positively or negatively, the total Eurozone GDP. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is negative.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2015
AU Retail Sales s.a. (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a survey of goods sold by retailers is based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes and it's considered as an indicator of the pace of the Australian economy. It shows the
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JP Foreign investment in Japan stocks
Location: Japan
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: - Thu
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��466.9B
Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market���s currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).
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JP Foreign bond investment
Location: Japan
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 22:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��45.6B
Notes: Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market���s currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).
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US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 56.2
Notes: The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows business conditions in the US non-manufacturing sector. It is worth noting that the non-manufacturing sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the ISM Manufacturing does. A result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the USD.
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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a
Location: Canada
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.4
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 Ivey Purchasing Managers Index
Location: Canada
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 46.7
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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US Markit PMI Composite
Location: United States
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.5
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: 04/02/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.3
Notes: The Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the services sector. As the services sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the services PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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US ADP Employment Change
Location: United States
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 13:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 241K
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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US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 12:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -3.2%
Notes: The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association presents various mortgage applications. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.S Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall US economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.5%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Eurostat is a measure of changes in sales of the Euro zone 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. Usually, 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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UK Markit Services PMI
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.8
Notes: The PMI service released by both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the UK services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the UK service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Manufacturing PMI does. Traders want the highest possible reading as that will be taken as positive for the GBP. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.
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IT Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: Italy
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Institute of Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Italy. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a negative trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Non-monetary policy's ECB meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 04/02/2015
Time: 08:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on july that the Governing Council meetings dedicated to monetary policy will change to a new six-week cycle, from January 2015. Non-monetary policy meetings will continue to be held at least once a month.
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Tuesday, February 03, 2015
CN HSBC China Services PMI
Location: China
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 01:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.4
Notes: The HSBC China Services PMI��� is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in over 400 private service sector companies. The panel has been carefully selected to accurately replicate the true structure of the services economy.
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JP Labor Cash Earnings (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 01:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.5%
Notes: Indicator released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, shows the average income, before taxes, per regular employee. It includes overtime pay and bonuses but it doesn't take into account earnings from holding financial assets nor capital gains. Higher income puts upward pressures over consumption, therefore an increasing trend in earnings is inflationary for the Japanese economy. A higher than expected reading is bullish for the yen, while below the market consensus the result is bearish.
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NZ RBNZ Governor Wheeler Speech
Location: New Zealand
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: - Wed
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Graeme Wheeler was appointed Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in September 2012. The Reserve Bank uses monetary policy to maintain price stability as defined in the Policy Targets Agreement (PTA). The current PTA requires the Bank to keep inflation between 1 and 3 percent on average over the medium term. The Bank implements monetary policy by setting the Official Cash Rate (OCR), which is reviewed eight times a year.
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AU AiG Performance of Services Index
Location: Australia
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 22:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 47.5
Notes: AiG Performance of Services Index released by the Australian Industry Group presents business conditions in the Australian service 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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NZ Unemployment Rate
Location: New Zealand
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 5.4%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Statistics New Zealand is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the New Zealand labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the New Zealand economy. A decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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NZ Employment Change
Location: New Zealand
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.8%
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in New Zealand. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZ dollar, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Factory Orders (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.7%
Notes: The Factory orders released by the US Census Bureau is a measure of the total orders of durable and non durable goods such as shipments (sales), inventories and orders at the manufacturing level which can offer insight into inflation and growth in the manufacturing sector. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK PMI Construction
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 57.6
Notes: The PMI Construction released by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and Markit Economics shows business conditions in the UK construction sector. It is worth noting that the construction sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Manufacturing sector does A result that values above 50 signals appreciates (or is bullish for ) the GBP, whereas a result that values below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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AU RBA Interest Rate Decision
Location: Australia
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 03:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.5%
Notes: RBA Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia. If the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the AUD. Likewise, if the RBA has a dovish view on the Australian 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 Australian Dollar with RBA Rate Decision
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AU RBA Rate Statement
Location: Australia
Date: 03/02/2015
Time: 03:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Decisions regarding this interest rate are made by the Reserve Bank Board, and are explained in a media release which announces the decision at 2.30 pm after each Board meeting.
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Monday, February 02, 2015
AU Trade Balance
Location: Australia
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -925M
Notes: The trade balance released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is the difference in the value of its imports and exports of Australian goods. Export data can give an important reflection of Australian growth, while imports provide an indication of domestic demand. Trade Balance gives an early indication of the net export performance. If a steady demand in exchange for Australian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the AUD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Aussie with Australia Trade Balance
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JP Monetary Base (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: - Tue
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 38.2%
Notes: The Monetary Base released by the Bank of Japan is the "Currency Supplied by the BoJ" including all the JPY in circulation, encompassing notes and coins as well as money held in bank accounts. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rates. An acceleration of monetary base is considered as positive for the JPY, whereas a decline is seen as negative.
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US Construction Spending (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3% / Consensus: 0.7%
Notes: The Construction Spending released by the US Census Bureau is an indicator that measures the total amount of spending in the US on all types of construction. The residential construction component is useful for predicting future national new home sales and mortgage origination volume. 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 ISM Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 55.5 / Consensus: 55.5
Notes: The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector It is a significant indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US ISM Prices Paid
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 38.5 / Consensus: 40.0
Notes: The Institute for Supply Management ( ISM ) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector, taking into account expectations for future production, new orders, inventories, employment and deliveries
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US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.9
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 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 Personal Income (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4% / Consensus: 0.3%
Notes: The Personal Income released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce measures the total income received by individuals, from all sources including wages and salaries, interest, dividends, rent, workers' compensation, proprietors' earnings, and transfer payments. This figure can provide insight on the US employment situation. A high reading is positive for the USD, whereas a low reading is negative.
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US Personal Spending
Location: United States
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6% / Consensus: -0.2%
Notes: Personal spending, released by Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, measures purchases of goods and services by households and by nonprofit institutions that serve households from private business.
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CA RBC Manufacturing PMI
Location: Canada
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 12:20
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 53.9
Notes: RBC Manufacturing PMI, released by RBC, is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in over 400 industrial companies. An index reading above 50.0 indicates an overall increase in that variable, below 50.0 an overall decrease. All data is seasonally adjusted.
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UK Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.5
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and 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 UK. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the GBP, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 50.6
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: 02/02/2015
Time: 08:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.2
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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AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
Location: Australia
Date: 02/02/2015
Time: - Mon
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 46.9
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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Sunday, February 01, 2015
CN Non-manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 01/02/2015
Time: 01:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.1
Notes: The official non-manufacturing PMI, released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP), is based on a survey of about 1,200 companies covering 27 industries including construction, transport and telecommunications. It's the level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry and if it's above 50.0 indicates industry expansion, below indicates contraction.
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CN NBS Manufacturing PMI
Location: China
Date: 01/02/2015
Time: 01:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 50.1
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) studies business conditions 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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