Thursday, December 25, 2014

JP Jobs/applicants ratio

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.1

Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.

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JP Jobs/applicants ratio

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.1

Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.

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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.9%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding fresh food. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.2%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP Unemployment Rate

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.5%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate which comes from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and it's published by the Japan Statistics Bureau, is a measure of the percentage of unemployed in Japan. A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market which influences the strength and direction of the Japanese economy. Therefore, a low percentage should be taken as positive or bullish for the JPY.

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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4%

Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Location: Japan

Date: 24/12/2014

Time: 0 - T


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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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)

Location: Australia

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 00:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3%

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 New Home Sales Change (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 14:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.7%

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 Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.9%

Notes: The Durable Goods Orders measures, released by the US Census Bureau, the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the transport sector. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.

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US Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.3%

Notes: Personal Consumption Expenditures, released by US Department of Commerce, measures price changes in consumer goods and services. Personal consumption expenditures consist of the actual and imputed expenditures of households; the measure includes data pertaining to durables, non-durables and services. It is essentially a measure of goods and services targeted toward individuals and consumed by individuals.

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US Personal Income (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.2%

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: 23/12/2014

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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US Durable Goods Orders

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.4%

Notes: The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.

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CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/12/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.4%

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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