UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.4% / Consensus: 4.9%

Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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UK Retail Sales (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.6% / Consensus: 4.1%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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UK Retail Sales (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.6% / Consensus: 4.1%

Notes: The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.4% / Consensus: 4.9%

Notes: The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Machine Tool Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 07:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 34.1%

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 Machine Tool Orders (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 18/09/2014

Time: 07:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 34.1%

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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AU RBA Bulletin

Location: Australia

Date: 18/09/2014

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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AU RBA Bulletin

Location: Australia

Date: 18/09/2014

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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UK Scottish independence referendum

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 01:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: Following an agreement between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government, the Scottish Independence Referendum will take place on Thursday 18 September 2014.

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UK Scottish independence referendum

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 01:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: Following an agreement between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government, the Scottish Independence Referendum will take place on Thursday 18 September 2014.

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JP Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance

Location: Japan

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��1023.841B

Notes: Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance is released by the Customs Office and it's a seasonal 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. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total

Location: Japan

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��964.0B / Consensus: -��1028.9B

Notes: The Merchandise Trade Balance Total released by the Ministry of Finance 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. Therefore, any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive.

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JP Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance

Location: Japan

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -Â¥1023.841B

Notes: Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance is released by the Customs Office and it's a seasonal 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. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total

Location: Japan

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 00:50

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -Â¥964.0B / Consensus: -Â¥1028.9B

Notes: The Merchandise Trade Balance Total released by the Ministry of Finance 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. Therefore, any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive.

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NZ Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 17/09/2014

Time: 5 - T

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.0% / Consensus: 0.6%

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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