Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: trend
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12
Notes: The Tankan Large Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall business conditions of the large manufacturing companies in Japan. It is an indicator of the Japanese economy as Japan heavily relies on the manufacturing industry that leads growth for the export-oriented economy. A result above the 0 level ( Zero is the centerline) is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Index
JP Tankan Large All Industry Capex
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: trend
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.9%
Notes: The Tankan Large All Industry Capital Expenditure released by the Bank of Japan measures capital expenditure (capex) of all the Japanese industries except the financial industry. The Capex is considered as an early indicator of productively growth. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: FXstr
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 9
Notes: The Tankan large Manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Manufacturing sector for the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: trend
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 9
Notes: The Tankan large Manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Manufacturing sector for the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Large All Industry Capex
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: FXstr
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.9%
Notes: The Tankan Large All Industry Capital Expenditure released by the Bank of Japan measures capital expenditure (capex) of all the Japanese industries except the financial industry. The Capex is considered as an early indicator of productively growth. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Index
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: FXstr
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12
Notes: The Tankan Large Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall business conditions of the large manufacturing companies in Japan. It is an indicator of the Japanese economy as Japan heavily relies on the manufacturing industry that leads growth for the export-oriented economy. A result above the 0 level ( Zero is the centerline) is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
Location: Australia
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: FXstr
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: AiG performance of the Mfg Index released by the Australian Industry Group presents business conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector. The group surveys 200 manufacturers on their assessment of the business situation including employment, production, orders, prices, and inventories, and their short-term planning. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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AU AiG Performance of Mfg Index
Location: Australia
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: trend
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: AiG performance of the Mfg Index released by the Australian Industry Group presents business conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector. The group surveys 200 manufacturers on their assessment of the business situation including employment, production, orders, prices, and inventories, and their short-term planning. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 16:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 96.4
Notes: The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence captures the level of confidence that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally, a high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
Location: United States
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index released by Kingsbury International captures business conditions across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. This index is an indicator of business trends and it is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index. It is widely used to indicate the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index
Location: United States
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index released by Kingsbury International captures business conditions across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. This index is an indicator of business trends and it is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index. It is widely used to indicate the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Canada. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of Canadian economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the CAD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CAD.
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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Canada. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of Canadian economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the CAD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CAD.
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EMU Unemployment Rate
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 11.2%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Eurostat is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the European Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the European lobar market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the European economy. Generally speaking, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU G7 Meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 11:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The G7 meeting is the meeting of the finance ministers from the group of seven industrialized nations that are the United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and Canada. The meeting takes place several times a year to discuss economic policy. Traders should pay close attention to this event as it might bring a new dimension to the markets.
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EMU Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.3%
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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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.6%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.6%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic activity. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the UK. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the UK economic. Generally speaking, a rising trend has a positive effect on the GBP, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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IT Unemployment
Location: Italy
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 12.6%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the National Institute of Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Italian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Italian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Unemployment Rate s.a.
Location: Germany
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 6.5%
Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office shows, in a percent basis, the amount of unemployed people in Germany, using seasonally adjusted data. A decrease in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Normally, a decrease of the figure is bullish for the EUR, while an increase is bearish.
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DE Unemployment Change
Location: Germany
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 08:55
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -20K
Notes: The Unemployment Change released by the Bundesagentur f��r Arbeit and published by the German Statistics Office is a measure of the absolute change in the number of unemployed people in Germany using seasonally adjusted data. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending, as there���s less people working and therefore diminishes economic growth in the country. Generally, a reading above expected is seen as negative (or bearish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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JP Housing Starts (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13%
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Housing Starts (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -13%
Notes: The Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Annualized Housing Starts
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.864M
Notes: The Annualized Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. A high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Annualized Housing Starts
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.864M
Notes: The Annualized Housing Starts released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport captures how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. It shows the strength of the Japanese housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to Housing Starts' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. A high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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JP Labor Cash Earnings (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 31/03/2015
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
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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Monday, March 30, 2015
NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 01:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 34.4%
Notes: The Business Confidence released by the ANZ shows the business outlook in New Zealand. The Business Confidence allows analysis of economic situation in the short term. Increasing numbers indicates increases in business investment that lead to higher levels of output. Thus, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 01:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.8%
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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NZ ANZ Business Confidence
Location: New Zealand
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 01:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 34.4%
Notes: The Business Confidence released by the ANZ shows the business outlook in New Zealand. The Business Confidence allows analysis of economic situation in the short term. Increasing numbers indicates increases in business investment that lead to higher levels of output. Thus, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Fed's Stanley Fischer speech
Location: United States
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 00:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Stanley Fischer took office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on May 28, 2014, to fill an unexpired term ending January 31, 2020. He was sworn in as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors on June 16, 2014. His term as Vice Chairman expires on June 12, 2018.
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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 00:05
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1 / Consensus: 2
Notes: The GfK Group Consumer Confidence is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Normally, a high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is bearish.
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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Pending Home Sales released by the National Association of Realtors is a leading indicator of trends of the housing market in the US It captures residential housing contract activity of existing single-family homes. As the housing market is considered as a sensitive factor to the US economy, it generates some
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US Pending Home Sales (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 30/03/2015
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 Personal Income (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Personal Income released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce measures the total income received by individuals, from all sources including wages and salaries, interest, dividends, rent, workers' compensation, proprietors' earnings, and transfer payments. This figure can provide insight on the US employment situation. A high reading is positive for the USD, whereas a low reading is negative.
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US Personal Spending
Location: United States
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:00
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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 13:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.9%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -6.7
Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 60.786K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive ( or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish )
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UK Consumer Credit
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��0.817B
Notes: The Consumer Credit released by the Bank of England is an amount of money that individuals borrowed in the previous month. 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 for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.
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UK Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��2.4B
Notes: UK Net Lending to Individuals released by the Bank of England is a monthly measure of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, divided into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. A high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is negative.
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 30/03/2015
Time: 00:50
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2.8%
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.
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Friday, March 27, 2015
US Fed's Yellen Speech
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 19:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Janet L. Yellen took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, for a four-year term ending February 3, 2018. Dr. Yellen also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body.
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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 15:00
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 Gross Domestic Product Price Index
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The GDP Price Index released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce gauges the change in the prices of goods and services. Changes in the GDP price index are followed as an indicator of inflationary pressure that may anticipate interest rates to rise. A high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.
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US Gross Domestic Product Annualized
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product Annualized released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP Annualized is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing. Generally speaking, a high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.4%
Notes: The Real Personal Consumption Expenditure released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce is an average of the amount of money the consumers spend in a month on durable goods, consumer products, and services.. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is bearish.
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US Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)
Location: United States
Date: 27/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.2%
Notes: Personal Consumption Expenditures, released by US Department of Commerce, measures price changes in consumer goods and services. Personal consumption expenditures consist of the actual and imputed expenditures of households; the measure includes data pertaining to durables, non-durables and services. It is essentially a measure of goods and services targeted toward individuals and consumed by individuals.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 4.8%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 26/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.4%
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, March 25, 2015
AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 25/03/2015
Time: 00:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: HIA New Home Sales released by the Housing Industry Association presents the number of new home sales in Australia. It indicates the housing market condition. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes, which stimulates the demand for goods, services, and the employees. Thus, a high reading is seen as bullish (or positive) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).
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UK BBA Mortgage Approvals
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 25/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 36.4K
Notes: The Mortgage Approvals published by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) measure the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous quarter. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
NZ Trade Balance (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -$1.41B
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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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $56M
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the NZD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading New Zealand Dollar with New Zealand Trade Balance
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US New Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.2%
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 Consumer Confidence
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 96.4
Notes: The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence captures the level of confidence that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally, a high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.
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US Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.1
Notes: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by the Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in the United States. Readings above 50 imply the economy is expanding, making investors understood it as a bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 points for an economic contraction, and weighs negatively on the currency.
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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
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 Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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US Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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UK CBI Distributive Trades Survey - Realized (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1
Notes: The CBI Distributive Trades Survey released by the Confederation of British Industry is an indicator of short-term trends in the UK retail and wholesale distribution sector. This survey tend to have an impact on the formulation of economic policy at the Bank of England and within Government. Usually, 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 Producer Price Index - Output (YoY) n.s.a
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.8%
Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the price changes of goods produced by UK manufacturers. Generally speaking, a price hike generates higher retail prices for consumers. Thus, a high reading is 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: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.3%
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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.9%
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 PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
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 Core Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.4%
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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EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51
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 IFO - Business Climate
Location: Germany
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 106.8
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: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.3
Notes: The IFO Current Assessment released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
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DE IFO - Expectations
Location: Germany
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 09:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 102.5
Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report
#END
DE Markit Manufacturing PMI
Location: Germany
Date: 24/03/2015
Time: 08:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 51.1
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.
#END
Monday, March 23, 2015
US Existing Home Sales Change (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 23/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -4.9%
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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EMU Consumer Confidence
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 23/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -6.7
Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Markit Services PMI
Location: United States
Date: 23/03/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 57
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 Markit PMI Composite
Location: United States
Date: 23/03/2015
Time: 14:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 56.8
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).
#END
NZ Westpac consumer survey
Location: New Zealand
Date: 23/03/2015
Time: 21:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 114.8
Notes: Confidence measure is an indicator of the mood of consumers or business, released by Westpac New Zealand. It is usually based on a survey during which respondents rate their opinion on different issues concerning current and future economic conditions.
#END
Friday, March 20, 2015
US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
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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CA Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2%
Notes: The Retail Sales released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Generally speaking, the positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the CAD.
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CA Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 12:30
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.
#END
CA Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.7%
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 (MoM)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 12:30
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 Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 12:30
Strength: 3/3
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.
#END
UK Public Sector Net Borrowing
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 20/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Net Borrowing released by the National Statistics captures an amount of new debt held by the U.K. governments (the financial deficit in the UK national accounts). Generally speaking, if the Net Borrowing is negative, it means the UK Accounts are surplus, and that should be positive for the GBP. While a deficit is generally unfavorable for the economy, a growth in the Net Borrowing is considered as negative, or bearish for the GBP.
#END
Thursday, March 19, 2015
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2015
Time: 0 - F
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY
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US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 5.2
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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EMU Targeted LTRO
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 19/03/2015
Time: 10:15
Strength: 3/3
Previous: ���129.84B
Notes: LTRO, are long term refi op from the ECB, aimed to loan banks up to 7% of the amount of banks��� outstanding loans to the euro area non-financial private sector (excluding households��� mortgages) as of end-April 2014. Funds will have 4 years maturity and a fixed rate equal to the MRO rate +10 basis points.
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JP All Industry Activity Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2015
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.3%
Notes: The All Industry Activity Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the monthly change in overall production by all industries of the Japanese economy. The index indicates the Japanese GDP and the overall growth figures, providing insight into current levels of Japanese economic expansion. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
#END
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
AU RBA Bulletin
Location: Australia
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Bulletin, published by Reserve Bank of Australia, contains articles and speeches that discuss economic and financial developments as well as the Bank's operations. Published monthly until December 2009 and thereafter quarterly.
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NZ Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.
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NZ Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 21:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 3.2%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.
#END
US Fed's Monetary Policy Statement
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Following the Fed's rate decision, the FOMC releases its statement regarding monetary policy. The statement may influence the
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US FOMC Economic Projections
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: This report, released by Federal Reserve, includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.
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US FOMC Economic Projections
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: This report, released by Federal Reserve, includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.
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US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Location: United States
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 19:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.25%
Notes: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate. This interest rate affects the whole range of interest rates set by commercial banks, building societies and other institutions for their own savers and borrowers. It also tends to affect the exchange rate. Generally speaking, if the Fed is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the USD.
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DE 10-y Bond Auction
Location: Germany
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 10:40
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.37%
Notes: Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the Federal Bonds auctioned by Deutsche Bundesbank. German Federal Bonds have maturities of above then ten years. The yield on the bonos represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield
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UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
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 Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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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UK Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.7%
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: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.1%
Notes: The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the U.K. economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates "Bullish" for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen
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UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members ��� the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.
#END
UK BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members ��� the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.
#END
EMU Non-monetary policy's ECB meeting
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 18/03/2015
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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JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey
Location: Japan
Date: 18/03/2015
Time: 05:00
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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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
JP Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance
Location: Japan
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��406.124B
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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JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total
Location: Japan
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 0 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -��1177.5B
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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US NAHB Housing Market Index
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55
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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US Building Permits (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.05M
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 Housing Starts (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.065M
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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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: Germany
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 53
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 Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.6%
Notes: The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.
#END
DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation
Location: Germany
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 45.5
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. 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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.6%
Notes: The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU Employment Change (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
Notes: The Employment Change released by the Eurostat is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in the Euro-Zone. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 52.7
Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. 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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JP BoJ Press Conference
Location: Japan
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 06:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: Kuroda, BoJ's governor, will give a press conference in order to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. He talks about the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy.
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JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 105.3
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: 17/03/2015
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 110.6
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).
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JP BoJ Monetary Policy Statement
Location: Japan
Date: 17/03/2015
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: An official monetary policy statement is released by the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan. By communicating the committee��s vote outcome regarding interest rates and other policy measures as well as the economic conditions influencing their decision, the statement gives clue to future changes in monetary policy.
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Monday, March 16, 2015
AU RBA Meeting's Minutes
Location: Australia
Date: 16/03/2015
Time: 00:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. If the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.
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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 16/03/2015
Time: 21:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $35.4B
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 Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 16/03/2015
Time: 21:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $35.4B
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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EMU ECB President Draghi's Speech
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 16/03/2015
Time: 18:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish).
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US Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 16/03/2015
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 Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 16/03/2015
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 Capacity Utilization
Location: United States
Date: 16/03/2015
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 79.4%
Notes: The Capacity Utilization released by the Federal Reserve Board is the percentage of the US production capacity which is actually used over the short-time period. It is indicative of overall growth and demand in the U.S. economy. A high capacity utilization stimulates inflationary pressures. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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