Location: United States
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: 19:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $53.2B
Notes: The Monthly Budget Statement released by the Financial Management Service summarizes the financial activities of federal entities, disbursing officers, and Federal Reserve banks. A positive budget statement that receipts exceed budgetary outlays is seen as bullish for the USD. On the other hands, a negative figure (deficit) that indicates government debt is seen as bearish.
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Information for Contract For Difference (CFD) and Spread Bet traders.
Monday, February 10, 2014
US Monthly Budget Statement
JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: 06:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 28%
Notes: The Prelim Machine Tool Orders released by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association shows movements in tool orders by manufacturers. It indicates business conditions and the overall economic condition in Japan. Generally speaking, if a large number of tool orders come out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the JPY, on the other hand, a small number is seen as negative (or bearish).
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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Current
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 55.7
Notes: The Eco Watchers Survey released by the Cabinet Office closely watches region-by-region economic trends. The survey is considered as basic material for assessing short-term economic trends in Japan. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or negative).
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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Outlook
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 54.7
Notes: The Eco Watchers Survey released by the Cabinet Office closely watches region-by-region economic trends. The survey is considered as basic material for assessing short-term economic trends in Japan. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or negative).
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CN New Loans
Location: China
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: ��482.5
Notes: New loans, released by People's Bank of China. are the value of new yuan-denominated loans issued to consumers and businesses during the previous month.
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JP Machinery Orders (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: - Mon
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: New orders, released by the Cabinet Office, are the total value of machinery orders placed at major manufacturers in Japan. They are legally binding contracts between consumers and producers for delivering goods and services. The report is considered the best leading indicator of business capital spending, and increases are indicative of stronger business confidence and therefore, as larger the number is, the positive it tends to be for the currency, while a negative reading is understood as a drop down in growth.
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JP Tertiary Industry Index (MoM)
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: - Mon
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Tertiary Industry Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry indicates the domestic service sector in japan such as information and communication, electricity, gas heat and water,services, transport, wholesale and retail trade, finance and insurance ,and welfare. As the Japanese economy relies upon its exports, this event is expected to generate low
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JP Bank lending (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 10/02/2014
Time: - Mon
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.3%
Notes: Bank lending, released by Bank of Japan, is the value of all outstanding loans with Japanese banks. It is important because lending increases with increased business confidence and investment. It is particularly insightful for the Japanese economy because of the weakness that has plagued the Japanese banking sector. The headline number is for total loans and discounts and is a percentage change from the previous year.
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Saturday, February 08, 2014
CN Trade Balance
Location: China
Date: 08/02/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 25.6B
Notes: The Trade Balance released by the General Administration of Customs of the People���s Republic of China 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
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Friday, February 07, 2014
CN Producer Price Index (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 07/02/2014
Time: 01:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -1.4%
Notes: The Producer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. It captures the average changes in prices received by Chinese domestic producers of commodities in all stages of processing (crude materials, intermediate materials, and finished goods). Changes in the PPI are widely considered as an indicator of commodity inflation. If the Producer Price Index increase is excesive, it would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, The People���s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 07/02/2014
Time: 01:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 2.5%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People���s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: China
Date: 07/02/2014
Time: 01:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People���s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index
Location: Canada
Date: 07/02/2014
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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UK NIESR GDP Estimate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 07/02/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.7%
Notes: The GDP Estimate released by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research is an estimate of growth over the last 3 months up to the report which comes out a month before the official announcement. The report is highly reliable and can influence the UK monetary policy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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CA Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a
Location: Canada
Date: 07/02/2014
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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