Location: China
Date: 17/02/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the People���s Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. 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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Monday, February 17, 2014
CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)
NZ Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 17/02/2014
Time: 21:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the Statistics New Zealand measures the total receipts of retail stores except the automobile sector. Quarterly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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Friday, February 14, 2014
US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
Location: United States
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 14:55
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
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 Industrial Production (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 14:15
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shows the volume of production of US industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. If High industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the USD.
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EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
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 Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ)
Location: European Monetary Union
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.3%
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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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0.3%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.6%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.2%
Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.
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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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DE Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.1%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).
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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i
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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: France
Date: 14/02/2014
Time: 06:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.2%
Notes: Gross Domestic Product shows the monetary value of all the goods, services and structures produced within a country in a given period of time. GDP includes consumption, government purchases, investments, and the trade balance (exports minus imports). It is a gross measure of market activity, because it indicates the pace at which a country's economy is growing or decreasing.
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
US Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 13/02/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.4%
Notes: The business inventories released by the US Census Bureau measures the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. The sales figures do not move the markets as they do not reflect personal consumption; while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. Generally, a high reading is generally seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).
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