Friday, December 06, 2013

JP Leading Economic Index

Location: Japan

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 05:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 109.2 / Consensus: 109.9

Notes: The Leading Economic Index released by the Cabinet Office is an economic indicator that consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. It shows the performance of the Japanese Economy over the short and mid-term. Generally speaking, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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JP Coincident Index

Location: Japan

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 05:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 108.4 / Consensus: 109.8

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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US Factory Orders (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 15:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Factory orders released by the US Census Bureau is a measure of the total orders of durable and non durable goods such as shipments (sales), inventories and orders at the manufacturing level which can offer insight into inflation and growth in the manufacturing sector. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Average Hourly Earnings (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Average Hourly Earning released by the US Department of Labor is a significant indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. A high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.

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US Personal Spending

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: Personal spending, released by Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, measures purchases of goods and services by households and by nonprofit institutions that serve households from private business.

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CA Unemployment Rate

Location: Canada

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the Statistics Canada is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Canadian Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Canadian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the Canadian economy. Normally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, while an increase is seen as negative or bearish.

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CA Net Change in Employment

Location: Canada

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The employment Change released by the Statistics Canada is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Canada. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Therefore, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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US Personal Income (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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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CA Building Permits (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Building Permits released by the Statistics Canada shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (the Canadian economic development). It tend to cause some

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UK Consumer Inflation Expectations

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 09:30


Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.2%

Notes: Consumer Inflation Expectations, released by Bank of England, is a percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months.

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US ISM Manufacturing PMI

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 15:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector It is a significant indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Autumn Forecast Statement

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 13:30


Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: Autumn Forecast Statement is is one of the two statements HM Treasury makes each year to Parliament upon publication of economic forecasts. This document provides an updated economic outlook and previews the government's budget for the coming year, including expected spending and income levels, borrowing levels, and financial objectives. It also contains comments on the latest independent economic forecasts prepared by the OBR.

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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a

Location: Canada

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 15:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Ivey PMI released by the Richard Ivey School of Business captures business conditions in Canada. The Ivey PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Canada. A result above 50 signals is seen positive, or bullish for the CAD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative, or bearish.

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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index

Location: Canada

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 15:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Ivey PMI released by the Richard Ivey School of Business captures business conditions in Canada. The Ivey PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Canada. A result above 50 signals is seen positive , or bullish for the CAD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative, or bearish.

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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 06/12/2013

Time: 14:55


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 77.5

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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