JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Index

Location: Japan

Date: 30/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 17

Notes: The Tankan Large Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall business conditions of the large manufacturing companies in Japan. It is an indicator of the Japanese economy as Japan heavily relies on the manufacturing industry that leads growth for the export-oriented economy. A result above the 0 level ( Zero is the centerline) is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Tankan Large Manufacturing Outlook

Location: Japan

Date: 30/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 8

Notes: The Tankan large Manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Manufacturing sector for the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. 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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JP Tankan Large All Industry Capex

Location: Japan

Date: 30/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1%

Notes: The Tankan Large All Industry Capital Expenditure released by the Bank of Japan measures capital expenditure (capex) of all the Japanese industries except the financial industry. The Capex is considered as an early indicator of productively growth. 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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JP Tankan Non - Manufacturing Index

Location: Japan

Date: 30/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 24

Notes: The Tankan Non-Manufacturing Index released by the Bank of Japan presents overall conditions of the service industry in Japan. It is an indicator for both the growth of domestic demand and the health of the non-export sector. A result above the 0 level is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 0 is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Tankan Non - Manufacturing Outlook

Location: Japan

Date: 30/06/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 13

Notes: The TanKan Non-manufacturing Outlook released by the Bank of Japan shows forecasts of the growth in the Non-Manufacturing sector in the next quarter. It is considered as an indicator of future business expectations. 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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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 14:55

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 81.9

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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CA Raw Material Price Index

Location: Canada

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.1%

Notes: Raw Material Price Index released by the Statistics Canada measures the prices of key raw materials paid by Canadian manufacturers. The RMPI is an early indicator to measure inflation and changes in material prices. A high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the CAD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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CA Industrial Product Price (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.2%

Notes: The Industrial Product Price released by the Statistics Canada measure price changes for major commodities sold by Canadian manufactures. Changes in the IPP are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CAD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.9% / Consensus: 1.0%

Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i

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DE Consumer Price Index (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.1% / Consensus: 0.2%

Notes: The Germany consumer price index released by the Statistiches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes. CPI is the main indicator to measure inflation and changes i

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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.3% / Consensus: 0.1%

Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.

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DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 13:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.6% / Consensus: 0.7%

Notes: HICP is an index of consumer prices calculated and published by Destatis, the Statistical Office of the European Union, on the basis of a statistical methodology that has been harmonised across all EU member states. HICP is a measure of prices used by Governing Council of EU to define and assess price stability in the euro area as a whole in quantitative terms.

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EMU Business Climate

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.37 / Consensus: 0.42

Notes: Business climate indicator, released by European Comission, is based on monthly surveys and is designed to deliver a clear and timely assessment of the cyclical situation within the euro area. It may be interpreted as a survey result: a high level indicates that, overall, the surveys point to a healthy cyclical situation. Conversely, a low level points to an adverse business climate. A rise (a fall) in the indicator will point to an upswing in activity and an improvement (deterioration) in the business climate. Its movement is clearly linked to the industrial production of the euro area.

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EMU Consumer Confidence

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -7.1 / Consensus: -6.8

Notes: The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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EMU Economic Sentiment Indicator

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 27/06/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 102.7 / Consensus: 103.0

Notes: The Euro Zone Economic Confidence released by the European Commission is a survey of consumers confidence in economic activity. It indicates the trend of the overall Euro Zone economy. An optimistic view of consumers is considered as positive for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative.

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