JP Retail Trade (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 29/12/2014

Time: 0 - T

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.4%

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: 29/12/2014

Time: 0 - T

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.8%

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: 29/12/2014

Time: 0 - T

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 0%

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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IT Unemployment

Location: Italy

Date: 29/12/2014

Time: 09:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 13.2%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate released by the National Institute of Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Italian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Italian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

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US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

Location: United States

Date: 26/12/2014

Time: 14:55

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 88.8

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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JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.9%

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: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.9%

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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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4%

Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

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JP National Consumer Price Index (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 2.9%

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 Jobs/applicants ratio

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.1

Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.

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JP Jobs/applicants ratio

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 1.1

Notes: The ratio released by the Japan Institute of Labour, is obtained by dividing monthly active job openings by monthly active applications.

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JP National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.9%

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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JP National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.2%

Notes: The National Consumer Price Index released by the Statistics Bureau is a measure of price movements obtained by comparison of the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. These volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. 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 Unemployment Rate

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 3.5%

Notes: The Unemployment Rate which comes from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and it's published by the Japan Statistics Bureau, is a measure of the percentage of unemployed in Japan. A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market which influences the strength and direction of the Japanese economy. Therefore, a low percentage should be taken as positive or bullish for the JPY.

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JP Overall Household Spending (YoY)

Location: Japan

Date: 25/12/2014

Time: 0 - F

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -4%

Notes: The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

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