Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $30B
Notes: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy set by a Central Bank, to stimulate the local economy. Since the recession started back in 2007/8, the FED has announced three different programs, being currently active the last two: a $40 billion purchase a month in mortgage-backed securities indefinitely (MBS) from financial institutions, and a $600 billion program in long-term Treasuries. The Central Bank is expected to start reducing the pace of purchases, as a result of economic improvement. Therefore, these announcements can affect big the forex market by signaling the end of the recession in the US.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program
US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 18:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: $35B
Notes: Quantitative easing is an unconventional monetary policy set by a Central Bank, to stimulate the local economy. Since the recession started back in 2007/8, the FED has announced three different programs, being currently active the last two: a $40 billion purchase a month in mortgage-backed securities indefinitely (MBS) from financial institutions, and a $600 billion program in long-term Treasuries. The Central Bank is expected to start reducing the pace of purchases, as a result of economic improvement. Therefore, these announcements can affect big the forex market by signaling the end of the recession in the US.
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UK Budget Report
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 12:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: The Treasury Chancellor presents the economic forecast for next year, containing details about GDP growth estimates, spending and borrowing forecasts as well as fiscal stimulus.
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US MBA Mortgage Applications
Location: United States
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 11:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -2.1%
Notes: The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association presents various mortgage applications. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.S Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall US economy. 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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DE 10-y Bond Auction
Location: Germany
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 10:35
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.64%
Notes: Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the Federal Bonds auctioned by Deutsche Bundesbank. German Federal Bonds have maturities of above then ten years. The yield on the bonos represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield
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UK Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1.1%
Notes: The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the U.K. economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates "Bullish" for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen
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UK Claimant Count Rate
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 3.6%
Notes: The Claimant Count Rate released by the National Statistics is a monthly measure of unemployment in the UK It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the UK labor market, while it indicates economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures if the rate is down. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is seen as negative.
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UK ILO Unemployment Rate (3M)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.2%
Notes: The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.
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UK BOE MPC Vote Hike
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members ��� the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.
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UK Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr)
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 1%
Notes: The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
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UK Bank of England Minutes
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous:
Notes: The minutes of the BoE MPC meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. Generally speaking, if the BoE is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the GBP.
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UK Claimant Count Change
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -27.6K
Notes: The Claimant Count Change released by the National Statistics presents the number of unemployment people in the UK. There is a tendency to influence the GBP
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UK BOE MPC Vote Unchanged
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 9
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members ��� the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.
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UK BOE MPC Vote Cut
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 09:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 0
Notes: Interest rates are set by the Bank���s Monetary Policy Committee. The MPC sets an interest rate it judges will enable the inflation target to be met. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is made up of nine members ��� the Governor, the two Deputy Governors, the Bank's Chief Economist, the Executive Director for Markets and four external members appointed directly by the Chancellor. The appointment of external members is designed to ensure that the MPC benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank of England.
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JP Leading Economic Index
Location: Japan
Date: 19/03/2014
Time: 05:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 111.7
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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