JP Leading Economic Index

Location: Japan

Date: 20/05/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 108.7

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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JP Coincident Index

Location: Japan

Date: 20/05/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 112.9

Notes: The Coincident Index released by the Cabinet Office is a single summary statistic that tracks the current state of the Japanese economy. A rise in the index indicates an expansion of economic activity and a decline in the index indicates a contraction in economic activity. Generally speaking, a result that values above 50% signals appreciates (or is bullish for) the JPY, whereas a result that values below 50% is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP All Industry Activity Index (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 20/05/2014

Time: 05:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -1.1%

Notes: The All Industry Activity Index released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the monthly change in overall production by all industries of the Japanese economy. The index indicates the Japanese GDP and the overall growth figures, providing insight into current levels of Japanese economic expansion. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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AU RBA Meeting's Minutes

Location: Australia

Date: 20/05/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia 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. If the RBA 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 AUD.

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AU CB Leading Indicator

Location: Australia

Date: 19/05/2014

Time: 01:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.3%

Notes: The Conference Board Australia leading Index released by the Conference Board measures future trends of the overall economic activity including employment, average manufacturing workweek, initial claims, permits for new housing construction, stock prices and yield curve. It forecasts short to mid-term growth in the Australian economy. Generally, 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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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 16/05/2014

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 Housing Starts (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.946M

Notes: The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Building Permits (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.99M

Notes: The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some

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EMU Trade Balance s.a.

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: ���13.9B

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat 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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EMU Trade Balance n.s.a.

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: ���13.6B

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat 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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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: France

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 06:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.8%

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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CN FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD)(YoY)

Location: China

Date: 16/05/2014

Time: 03:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 5.5%

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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US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey

Location: United States

Date: 15/05/2014

Time: 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 16.6

Notes: The Philadelphia Fed Survey is a spread index of manufacturing conditions (movements of manufacturing) within the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. This survey, served as an indicator of manufacturing sector trends, is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index (Institute for Supply Management) and the index of industrial production. It is also used as a forecast of The ISM Index. Generally, an above-the-expectaitons reading is seen as positive for the USD.

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US NAHB Housing Market Index

Location: United States

Date: 15/05/2014

Time: 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 47

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 Industrial Production (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 15/05/2014

Time: 14:15

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.7%

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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