Monday, September 29, 2014

US Personal Income (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.2%

Notes: The Personal Income released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce measures the total income received by individuals, from all sources including wages and salaries, interest, dividends, rent, workers' compensation, proprietors' earnings, and transfer payments. This figure can provide insight on the US employment situation. A high reading is positive for the USD, whereas a low reading is negative.

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US Personal Income (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.2%

Notes: The Personal Income released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce measures the total income received by individuals, from all sources including wages and salaries, interest, dividends, rent, workers' compensation, proprietors' earnings, and transfer payments. This figure can provide insight on the US employment situation. A high reading is positive for the USD, whereas a low reading is negative.

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DE Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.8%

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: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 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 Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.8%

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 (MoM)

Location: Germany

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 13:00


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

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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UK Net Lending to Individuals (MoM)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 09:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: ��3.4B

Notes: UK Net Lending to Individuals released by the Bank of England is a monthly measure of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, divided into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. A high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is negative.

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UK Mortgage Approvals

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 09:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 66.569K / Consensus: 65.000K

Notes: The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.K. Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall U.K. economy. Generally, 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 Consumer Credit

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 09:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: ��1.1B / Consensus: ��0.9B

Notes: The Consumer Credit released by the Bank of England is an amount of money that individuals borrowed in the previous month. It shows if consumers can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. However, a high figure may also indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means. A high reading is seen as positive for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.

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JP Retail Trade s.a (MoM)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 00:50


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.5%

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 Industrial Production (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 00:50


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.7%

Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

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JP Large Retailer's Sales

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 00:50


Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.6%

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 (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 00:50


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.5%

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 Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

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 National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/09/2014

Time: 00:30


Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.3%

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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