FR Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: France

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 07:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.2% / Consensus: 0.0%

Notes: The Gross Domestic Product released by INSEE is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by France. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of economic activity and health. A rising trend has a positive effect on the Euro, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).

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FR Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: France

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 07:45

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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JP Large Retailer's Sales

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -6.8%

Notes: The Large Retailers' Sales released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the total value of goods sold in large stores, chain convenience stores, and supermarkets. It indicates the level of consumption and consumer confidence. A high level of Large Retailers�� Sales stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is bearish.

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JP Retail Trade s.a (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -13.7%

Notes: The Retail Trade released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the aggregate sales made through a business location (usually a store) in which the principal activity is the sale of merchandise and related services to the general public, for household or personal consumption. Consumer spending is a key important indicator for the Japanese economy. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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JP Retail Trade (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4.4%

Notes: The Retail Trade released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry captures the aggregate sales made through a business location (usually a store) in which the principal activity is the sale of merchandise and related services to the general public, for household or personal consumption. Consumer spending is a key important indicator for the Japanese economy. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is negative.

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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.3%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 1.9%

Notes: The Tokyo Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.2%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding fresh food. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.1%

Notes: The Tokyo Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The index captures inflation in Tokyo. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive.

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JP Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.8%

Notes: The Tokyo Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services, excluding fresh food. The index captures inflation in Tokyo. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP Unemployment Rate

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.6%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate which comes from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and it's published by the Japan Statistics Bureau, is a measure of the percentage of unemployed in Japan. A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market which influences the strength and direction of the Japanese economy. Therefore, a low percentage should be taken as positive or bullish for the JPY.

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JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.4%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index is released by the Statistics Bureau and it's a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. CPI is the most significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends. The purchase power of JPY is dragged down by inflation. Generally a high reading is seen as positive for the JPY.

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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 00:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4.6%

Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

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NZ Trade Balance (MoM)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 5 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: $534M

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the NZD.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading New Zealand Dollar with New Zealand Trade Balance

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NZ Trade Balance (YoY)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 26/06/2014

Time: 5 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: $1.19B

Notes: Trade balance, released by Statistics New Zealand, is the difference between the value of country's exports and imports, over a period of year. A positive balance means that exports exceed imports, a negative ones means the opposite. Positive trade balance illustrates high competitiveness of country's economy.

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