NZ Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 5 - W

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.8%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the Statistics New Zealand measures the total receipts of retail stores except the automobile sector. Quarterly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Monthly Budget Statement

Location: United States

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 19:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: $71B

Notes: The Monthly Budget Statement released by the Financial Management Service summarizes the financial activities of federal entities, disbursing officers, and Federal Reserve banks. A positive budget statement that receipts exceed budgetary outlays is seen as bullish for the USD. On the other hands, a negative figure (deficit) that indicates government debt is seen as bearish.

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DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment

Location: Germany

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 27.1

Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey

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DE ZEW Survey - Current Situation

Location: Germany

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 61.8

Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading the Euro with Germany ZEW Survey

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EMU ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment

Location: European Monetary Union

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 10:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 48.1

Notes: The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum f��r Europ��ische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. A positive number means that the share of optimists outweighs the share of pessimists. usually, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).

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AU Home Loans

Location: Australia

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

Notes: The Home Loans released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics presents the number of home loans. It indicates the housing market trend in Australia and a level of consumer confidence as large housing loans are taken out. A high reading is seen positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen negative (or bearish).

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AU National Australia Bank's Business Confidence

Location: Australia

Date: 12/08/2014

Time: 02:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 8

Notes: The National Australia Bank Business Confidence is a survey of the current business condition in Australia. It indicates the performance of the overall Australian economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the AUD, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.

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NZ REINZ House Price Index (MoM)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 01:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.3%

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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JP Trade Balance - BOP Basis

Location: Japan

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��675.9B

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Customer Office 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. Japan is so much dependant on exports that the Japanese economy heavily relies on a trade surplus. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the JPY.

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JP Bank lending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.3%

Notes: Bank lending, released by Bank of Japan, is the value of all outstanding loans with Japanese banks. It is important because lending increases with increased business confidence and investment. It is particularly insightful for the Japanese economy because of the weakness that has plagued the Japanese banking sector. The headline number is for total loans and discounts and is a percentage change from the previous year.

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JP BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Location: Japan

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review 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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NZ Business NZ PMI

Location: New Zealand

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 0 - T

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 53.3

Notes: The Business NZ PMI released by the Business NZ presents business conditions in New Zealand. The Business PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition. A result that values above 50 signals appreciates (or is bullish for ) the NZD,

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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 07:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 48.7%

Notes: The Prelim Machine Tool Orders released by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association shows movements in tool orders by manufacturers. It indicates business conditions and the overall economic condition in Japan. Generally speaking, if a large number of tool orders come out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the JPY, on the other hand, a small number is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP BoJ Monthly Economic Survey

Location: Japan

Date: 11/08/2014

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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NZ Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 11/08/2014

Time: 22:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

Notes: Electronic Card Retail Sales as reported by Statistics New Zealand, measures purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards. The figure gives hint of strength in the retail sector and influences interest rate decisions. A high number is generally positive (bullish) for the New Zealand dollar, while a weak number is seen as negative (bearish)

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