AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)

Location: Australia

Date: 26/12/2013

Time: 00:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -3.8%

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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JP Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/12/2013

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.7%

Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

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JP Large Retailer's Sales

Location: Japan

Date: 26/12/2013

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.4%

Notes: The Large Retailers' Sales released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the total value of goods sold in large stores, chain convenience stores, and supermarkets. It indicates the level of consumption and consumer confidence. A high level of Large Retailers�� Sales stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is bearish.

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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/12/2013

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.9%

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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/12/2013

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.1%

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. 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 BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2013

Time: 0 - T

Strength: 3/3

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 New Home Sales (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 24/12/2013

Time: 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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

Location: United States

Date: 24/12/2013

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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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US Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation

Location: United States

Date: 24/12/2013

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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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UK BBA Mortgage Approvals

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 24/12/2013

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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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JP Bank of Japan Monthly Economic Survey

Location: Japan

Date: 24/12/2013

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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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2013

Time: 14:55

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 72.9

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 Personal Spending

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2013

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.3%

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 Gross Domestic Product (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 23/12/2013

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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US Personal Income (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 23/12/2013

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.1%

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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