Location: China
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 17.9% / Consensus: 18.3%
Notes: The Urban investment released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China refers to the total amount money of the activities in construction and purchase of fixed assets, it is a comprehensive index which reflect the scale, pace, proportional relations and use orientation of the fixed assets investment. A large urban investment is an indicative of China's overall economic growth and strong domestic demand. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic indicator would have an impact on the Forex market. 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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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)
CN Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)
Location: China
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.8% / Consensus: 1.5%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China studies the gross value of all goods and services produced by China. The indicator presents the pace at which the Chinese economy is growing or decreasing. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic event would have an impact on the Forex market. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative ( or Bearish).
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CN Gross Domestic Product (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 7.7% / Consensus: 7.3%
Notes: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China studies the gross value of all goods and services produced by China. The indicator presents the pace at which the Chinese economy is growing or decreasing. As the Chinese economy has influence on the global economy, this economic event would have an impact on the Forex market. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).
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CN Industrial Production (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 8.6% / Consensus: 9.0%
Notes: Industrial Production is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It shows the volume of production of Chinese Industries such as factories and manufacturing facilities. A surge in output is regarded as inflationary which would prompt the People���s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, if high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
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CN Retail Sales (YoY)
Location: China
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 03:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 11.8% / Consensus: 12.1%
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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AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM)
Location: Australia
Date: 16/04/2014
Time: 02:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: -0.1%
Notes: The Westpac Leading Index released by the Melbourne Institute tracks nine gauges of economic activity, including share prices and telephone installations, to provide an indication of how the economy will perform. It tends to have an impact on the AUD
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
NZ Consumer Price Index (QoQ)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 5 - W
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services . The purchase power of NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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NZ Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: New Zealand
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 22:45
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6%
Notes: Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services . The purchase power of NZD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative.
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US NAHB Housing Market Index
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 15:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 47 / Consensus: 49
Notes: NAHB Housing Market Index is released by theNational Association of Home Builders. It presents home sales and expected home buildings in the future indicating housing market trend in the United States. The growth rate of the housing market affects the USD
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US Net Long-Term TIC Flows
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 14:00
Strength: 2/3
Previous: $7.3B
Notes: The Net Long-Term TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
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US Fed's Yellen Speech
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 13:45
Strength: 2/3
Previous:
Notes: Janet L. Yellen took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, for a four-year term ending February 3, 2018. Dr. Yellen also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body.
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US Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.6% / Consensus: 1.6%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. 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 Consumer Price Index Ex Food & Energy (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1% / Consensus: 0.1%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. 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 Consumer Price Index (MoM)
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 2/3
Previous: 0.1% / Consensus: 0.1%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. 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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Location: United States
Date: 15/04/2014
Time: 13:30
Strength: 3/3
Previous: 1.1% / Consensus: 1.5%
Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of USD is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. 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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