Thursday, June 19, 2014

JP Leading Economic Index

Location: Japan

Date: 19/06/2014

Time: 06:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 107.1

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 All Industry Activity Index (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 19/06/2014

Time: 05:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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 Bulletin

Location: Australia

Date: 19/06/2014

Time: 02:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Bulletin, published by Reserve Bank of Australia, contains articles and speeches that discuss economic and financial developments as well as the Bank's operations. Published monthly until December 2009 and thereafter quarterly.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

EMU Eurogroup meeting

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 01:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: Eurogroup meetings are attended by the Eurogroup President, the Finance Minister of each Member State of the euro area, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee's Eurogroup Working Group also attends, to present the preparatory work done in that Group.

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NZ Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 5 - T


Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.1%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.

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NZ Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 5 - T


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.9%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.

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US FOMC Economic Projections

Location: United States

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 19:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: This report, released by Federal Reserve, includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.

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US Fed Pace of MBS Purchase Program

Location: United States

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 19:00


Strength: 3/3

Previous: $20B

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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US Fed Interest Rate Decision

Location: United States

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 19:00


Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate. This interest rate affects the whole range of interest rates set by commercial banks, building societies and other institutions for their own savers and borrowers. It also tends to affect the exchange rate. Generally speaking, if the Fed is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the USD.

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US Fed Pace of Treasury Purchase Program

Location: United States

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 19:00


Strength: 3/3

Previous: $25B

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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EMU Construction Output w.d.a (YoY)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 10:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 5.2%

Notes: The report released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Normally, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative. Usually, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

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EMU Construction Output s.a (MoM)

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 18/06/2014

Time: 10:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.6%

Notes: The Construction Output released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Normally, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative. Usually, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

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UK BOE MPC Vote Hike

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/06/2014

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 BOE MPC Vote Unchanged

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/06/2014

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: 18/06/2014

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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