US CB Leading Indicator (MoM)

Location: United States

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 15:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.9% / Consensus: 0.5%

Notes: The Leading Indicators released by the Conference Board measures future trends of the overall economic activity including employment, average manufacturing workweek, initial claims, permits for new housing construction, stock prices and yield curve. It is considered as a measure for economic stability in United States. This event generates some

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US Markit Services PMI

Location: United States

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 14:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 56.2 / Consensus: 56.8

Notes: The Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the services sector. As the services sector dominates a large part of total GDP, the services PMI is an important indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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US Markit PMI Composite

Location: United States

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 14:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 56.1

Notes: The PMI monthly Composite Reports on Manufacturing and Services, released by Markit Economics, are based on a large number of business executives in private sector manufacturing and services companies. Data is usually released on the third working day of each month. Each response is weighted according to the size of the company and its contribution to total manufacturing or services output accounted for by the sub-sector to which that company belongs. Replies from larger companies have a greater impact on the final index numbers than those from small companies. Results are presented by question asked, showing the percentage of respondents reporting an improvement, deterioration or no change since the previous month. From these percentages, an index is derived: a level of 50.0 signals no change since the previous month, above 50.0 signals an increase (or improvement), below 50.0 a decrease (or contraction).

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US Continuing Jobless Claims

Location: United States

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.514M

Notes: The Continuing Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor measure the number of individuals who are unemployed and are currently receiving unemployment benefits. It presents the strength in the labor market. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as negative, or bearish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive, or bullish.

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US Initial Jobless Claims

Location: United States

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 294K

Notes: The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.

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UK Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.6% / Consensus: 4.3%

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: 18/12/2014

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 4.3% / Consensus: 4.5%

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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DE IFO - Business Climate

Location: Germany

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 09:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 104.7 / Consensus: 105.3

Notes: This German business sentiment index released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report

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DE IFO - Current Assessment

Location: Germany

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 09:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 110.0 / Consensus: 110.3

Notes: The IFO Current Assessment released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an indicator of current conditions and business expectations in Germany. The Institute surveys more than 7,000 enterprises on their assessment of the business situation and their short-term planning. The positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading Euro with IFO Report

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DE IFO - Expectations

Location: Germany

Date: 18/12/2014

Time: 08:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 99.7 / Consensus: 100.9

Notes: The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers 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 Euro with IFO Report

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CN House Price Index

Location: China

Date: 17/12/2014

Time: 01:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -2.6%

Notes: The housing price index, released by National Bureau of Statistics, is a key indicator for economy, as rising prices usually encourages new construction, and therefore, growth for the country. A high reading is seen as positive or (Bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

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AU RBA Bulletin

Location: Australia

Date: 17/12/2014

Time: 00:30

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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NZ Gross Domestic Product (QoQ)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 17/12/2014

Time: 21:45

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0.7% / Consensus: 0.7%

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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NZ Gross Domestic Product (YoY)

Location: New Zealand

Date: 17/12/2014

Time: 21:45

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 3.9% / Consensus: 3.3%

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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US Fed Interest Rate Decision

Location: United States

Date: 17/12/2014

Time: 19:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 0.25%

Notes: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate. This interest rate affects the whole range of interest rates set by commercial banks, building societies and other institutions for their own savers and borrowers. It also tends to affect the exchange rate. Generally speaking, if the Fed is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the USD.

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