EMU ECB Monthly Report

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 09:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The European Central Bank publishes a monthly report that contains a detailed analysis of the prevailing economic situation and the risks to price stability. It also provides articles on a wide range of topics related to the tasks of the ECB. Usually, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive, or bullish, for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 07:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 26%

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 Consumer Confidence Index

Location: Japan

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 38.3

Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the Cabinet Office captures the level of sentiment that individuals have in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Normally, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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JP Eco Watchers Survey: Current

Location: Japan

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 53

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: 10/04/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 40

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: 10/04/2014

Time: 03:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: ��644.5B

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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CN Trade Balance

Location: China

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 03:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -$22.98B / Consensus: -$0.99B

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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CN M2 Money Supply (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 03:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 13.3%

Notes: The M2 Money Supply is released by The People���s Bank of China measures all the CNY in circulation, encompassing cash, notes and coins as well as money held in bank accounts. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the interest rates. Generally speaking, An acceleration of the M2 money is considered as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a decline is as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

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AU Unemployment Rate s.a.

Location: Australia

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 6%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. If the rate hikes, indicates a lack of expansion within the Australian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the Australian economy. A decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

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AU Fulltime employment

Location: Australia

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 80500

Notes: Employment, released by Australian Statistician, is the total number of people above a specified age, who in a short reference period, were in paid employment or self-employment. Paid employment includes people who worked in the reference period or who had a job but were temporaly absent from work.

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AU Employment Change s.a.

Location: Australia

Date: 10/04/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 47300

Notes: The Employment Change released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Australia. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has positive implications for consumer spending which stimulates economic growth. Therefore, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Tertiary Industry Index (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 09/04/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.9%

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 Machinery Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 09/04/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 23.6%

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 Bank lending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 09/04/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.2%

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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US FOMC Minutes

Location: United States

Date: 09/04/2014

Time: 19:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: FOMC stands for The Federal Open Market Committee that organizes 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy.

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