JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey

Location: Japan

Date: 16/06/2014

Time: 06:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The BoJ Monthly Economic Survey released by the Bank of Japan presents a study of economic movements in Japan. It reviews 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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AU RBA Assistant Governor Kent Speech

Location: Australia

Date: 16/06/2014

Time: 04:20

Strength: 2/3

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Notes: Christopher Kent is the Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since February 2012. In this role, he is responsible for the RBA's Economic Analysis and Economic Research Departments and is the chief economic advisor to the Governor and the Board.

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NZ Westpac consumer survey

Location: New Zealand

Date: 16/06/2014

Time: 0 - M

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 121.7

Notes: Confidence measure is an indicator of the mood of consumers or business, released by Westpac New Zealand. It is usually based on a survey during which respondents rate their opinion on different issues concerning current and future economic conditions.

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NZ REINZ House Price Index (MoM)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 16/06/2014

Time: 0 - M

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1%

Notes: REINZ began publishing a stratified housing price index, which is based on the same data, but uses mix-adjustment to adjust for compositional change. The REINZ housing price index is now calculated using sales for all transactions (rather than the median price for each suburb) within the stratum.

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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 14:55

Strength: 2/3

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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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EMU Trade Balance n.s.a.

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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 s.a.

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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 Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM)

Location: France

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 07:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

Notes: The Inflation ex-tobacco index released by INSEE is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services, excluding tobacco. The inflation index is a key indicator since it is used by the central bank to set interest rates. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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FR Consumer Price Index (EU norm) final (YoY)

Location: France

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 07:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.8%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by INSEE 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 the Euro 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 Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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FR Consumer Price Index (EU norm) final (MoM)

Location: France

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 07:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

Notes: The Consumer Price Index released by INSEE 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 the Euro 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 Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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CN Urban investment (YTD) (YoY)

Location: China

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 06:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 17.3% / Consensus: 17.1%

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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JP Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 05:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 7.4%

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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JP BoJ Interest Rate Decision

Location: Japan

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 04:00

Strength: 3/3

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Notes: BoJ Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of Japan. Generally, if the BoJ is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the JPY. Likewise, if the BoJ has a dovish view on the Japanese economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is negative, or bearish.

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JP BoJ Monetary Policy Statement

Location: Japan

Date: 13/06/2014

Time: 04:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: An official monetary policy statement is released by the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan. By communicating the committee��s vote outcome regarding interest rates and other policy measures as well as the economic conditions influencing their decision, the statement gives clue to future changes in monetary policy.

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US Business Inventories

Location: United States

Date: 12/06/2014

Time: 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.4%

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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