JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision

Location: Japan

Date: 05/09/2013

Time: 4:00 - 5:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.1%

Notes: BoJ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Japan. Generally, if the BoJ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the JPY. Likewise, if the BoJ has a dovish view on the Japanese economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is negative, or bearish.

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JP Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: Japan

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.6%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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JP Gross Domestic Product Annualized

Location: Japan

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 0:50 - 1:50

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.6%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Cabinet Office shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced in Japan within a given period of time. GDP is a gross measure of market activity because it indicates the pace at which the Japanese economy is growing or decreasing. A high reading or a better than expected number is seen as positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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AU AiG Performance of Construction Index

Location: Australia

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 0:30 - 1:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 44.1

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.

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US Fed's Beige Book

Location: United States

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Beige Book reports on the current US economic situation. Through interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources are gathered by each of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The survey gives a picture of the overall US economic growth. An optimistic view of those authorities is considered as positive, or bullish for the USD, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish for the Dollar.

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CA BoC Interest Rate Decision

Location: Canada

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1%

Notes: BoC Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Canada. If the BoC is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the CAD. Likewise, if the BoC has a dovish view on the Canadian economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.

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CA BOC Rate Statement

Location: Canada

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: This statement is the primary medium used by the Bank of Canada (BoC) to communicate with investors about monetary policy decisions, specifically those regarding interest rates.

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US Trade Balance

Location: United States

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 13:30 - 14:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -$34.22B

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 volatility for the USD. If a steady demand in exchange for US exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the USD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading US Dollar with US Trade Balance

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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).

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EMU Retail Sales (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.9%

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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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: -1.1%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Eurostat is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the Eurozone. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the Eurozone economic activity and health. Usually, a rising trend has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Markit Services PMI

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 9:28 - 10:28

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 60.2

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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EMU Markit Services PMI

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 8:58 - 9:58

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 49.8

Notes: The PMI service released by the Markit Economics is an indicator of the economic situation in the Euro Zone services sector. It captures an overview of the condition of sales and employment. It is worth noting that the European service sector does not influence, either positively or negatively, the GDP as much as the Services PMI does. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction. Usually a result above 50 is bullish for the EUR, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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EMU Markit PMI Composite

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 8:58 - 9:58

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 50.5

Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on surveys of over 300 business executives in private sector manufacturing companies and also 300 private sector services companies. Data is usually released on the third working day of each month. Each response is weighted according to the size of the company and its contribution to total manufacturing or services output accounted for by the sub-sector to which that company belongs. Replies from larger companies have a greater impact on the final index numbers than those from small companies. Results are presented by question asked, showing the percentage of respondents reporting an improvement, deterioration or no change since the previous month. From these percentages, an index is derived: a level of 50.0 signals no change since the previous month, above 50.0 signals an increase (or improvement), below 50.0 a decrease (or contraction).

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DE Markit Services PMI

Location: Germany

Date: 04/09/2013

Time: 8:53 - 9:53

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 51.3

Notes: The Services PMI released by Markit Economics interviews German executives on the status of sales, employment, and their outlook. Because the performance of the German service sector is extremely consistent over time, services does not impact final GDP figures as much as the more volatile figure on the manufacturing sector. Any reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading under 50 shows contraction.

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