Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3% / Consensus: 1.2%
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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Friday, March 14, 2014
DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)
DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.6% / Consensus: 0.5%
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 Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.7% / Consensus: 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 Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)
Location: Germany
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 07:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.2% / Consensus: 1.0%
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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JP Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: Japan
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 04:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 7.1%
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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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)
Location: China
Date: 14/03/2014
Time: 02:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 16.1%
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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Thursday, March 13, 2014
JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes
Location: Japan
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 0 - F
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 Business Inventories
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.5%
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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US Continuing Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 2.907M
Notes: The Continuing Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor measure the number of individuals who are unemployed and are currently receiving unemployment benefits. It presents the strength in the labor market. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as negative, or bearish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive, or bullish.
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US Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0%
Notes: The Retail Sales ex Autos released by the US Census Bureau is a monthly data that shows all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes except the automobile sector. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence. This report is the "advance" report, which can be revised fairly significantly after the final numbers are calculated. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the USD.
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US Retail Sales (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: -0.4%
Notes: The retail Sales released by the US Census Bureau measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, 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 Initial Jobless Claims
Location: United States
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 323K
Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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CA New Housing Price Index (YoY)
Location: Canada
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.3%
Notes: The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) released by the Statistics Canada is a monthly series that measures changes over time in the contractors' selling prices of new residential houses, where detailed specifications pertaining to each house remain the same between two consecutive periods. The growth rate of the housing market affects the CAD
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UK Inflation Report Hearings
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 10:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The Treasury Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of HM Treasury, HM Revenue & Customs, and associated public bodies, including the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority.
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CN Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 13/03/2014
Time: 05:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 13.6% / Consensus: 13.5%
Notes: The Retail Sales report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China measures the total receipts of the retailed consumer goods. It reflects the total consumer goods that the various industries supply to the households and social groups through various channels. It is an important indicator to study the changes in the Chinese retail market and reflecting the degree of economic prosperity. In general, A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.
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