CA Unemployment Rate

Location: Canada

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 13:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous: 6.7%

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

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CA Building Permits (MoM)

Location: Canada

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -13.8%

Notes: The Building Permits released by the Statistics Canada shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (the Canadian economic development). It tend to cause some

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US Labor Force Participation Rate

Location: United States

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 62.7%

Notes: The participation rate, released by Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the percentage of the total number of people of labour-force age that is in the labour force (either working or looking for a job).

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UK Goods Trade Balance

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��8.848B

Notes: The trade balance released by the is a balance between exports and imports of goods A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some

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UK Trade Balance; non-EU

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��2.649B

Notes: The trade balance released by National Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some

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UK Total Trade Balance

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 09:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -��1.406B

Notes: The trade balance released by the is a balance between exports and imports of goods A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some

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DE Industrial Production n.s.a. w.d.a. (YoY)

Location: Germany

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 07:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -0.5%

Notes: The Industrial Production released by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, measures outputs of the German 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 positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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JP Leading Economic Index

Location: Japan

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 05:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 103.9

Notes: The Leading Economic Index released by the Cabinet Office is an economic indicator that consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. It shows the performance of the Japanese Economy over the short and mid-term. Generally speaking, a result above 50 is positive (or bullish) for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

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JP Coincident Index

Location: Japan

Date: 06/02/2015

Time: 05:00

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 109.2

Notes: The Coincident Index released by the Cabinet Office is a single summary statistic that tracks the current state of the Japanese economy. A rise in the index indicates an expansion of economic activity and a decline in the index indicates a contraction in economic activity. Generally speaking, a result that values above 50% signals appreciates (or is bullish for) the JPY, whereas a result that values below 50% is seen as negative (or bearish).

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AU RBA Monetary Policy Statement

Location: Australia

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 01:30

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: The RBA Monetary Policy Statement released by the Reserve bank of Australia reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. It is considered as a clear guide to the future RBA interest rate policy. Any changes in this report affect the AUD

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AU AiG Performance of Construction Index

Location: Australia

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 22:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 44.4

Notes: Based on 120 interviews to companies, the HIA/AiG Performance of Construction Index, released by the Australia Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association, is considered as an indicator that measures the conditions on the short and medium term in the construction market. Companies answer questions related to production, employment, prices supplier deliveries, inventories and new orders. A high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

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AU HIA New Home Sales (MoM)

Location: Australia

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 22:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: 2.2%

Notes: HIA New Home Sales released by the Housing Industry Association presents the number of new home sales in Australia. It indicates the housing market condition. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes, which stimulates the demand for goods, services, and the employees. Thus, a high reading is seen as bullish (or positive) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).

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US Initial Jobless Claims

Location: United States

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous:

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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US Trade Balance

Location: United States

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 13:30

Strength: 2/3

Previous: -$39B

Notes: The Trade Balance released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some

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UK BoE Interest Rate Decision

Location: United Kingdom

Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 12:00

Strength: 3/3

Previous:

Notes: BoE Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Bank of England. If the BoE is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and raises the interest rates it is positive, or bullish, for the GBP. Likewise, if the BoE has a dovish view on the U.K. economy and keeps the ongoing interest rate, or cuts the interest rate it is seen as negative, or bearish.Review Alex Nekritin's Article - Trading British Pound with BoE Rate Decision

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