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Date Time Currency Importance Event Actual Forecast Previous Feb 8 00:00 JPY Economy Watchers Current Index 38.80 36.00 35.40 (Advertisement) Economy Watchers Current Index Print Report an Error Actual 38.80 Forecast 36.00 Previous 35.40 The Economy Watchers Current Index determines the sentiment among workers regarding economic activity.
It is a leading indicator as it can predict the consumer spending, which is a major part in the total economic activity.
Above 50.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism.
The reading is concluded from a survey of about 2,000 workers.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Cabinet Office Release URL: http://www.cao.go.jp/index-e.html 01:45 CHF Unemployment Rate 4.10% 4.30% 4.20% (Advertisement) Unemployment Rate Print Report an Error Actual 4.10% Forecast 4.30% Previous 4.20% The Unemployment Rate is a measure of the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work in Switzerland.
A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market. A low percentage is a positive indicator for the labor market in Switzerland and should be taken as positive for the CHF.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: SECO Release URL: http://www.seco.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en 03:15 CHF Retail Sales (YoY) 4.70% 1.30% -0.10% (Advertisement) Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual 4.70% Forecast 1.30% Previous -0.10% The Retail Sales measures the change in sales of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in Switzerland. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the Swiss economy.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CHF, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CHF.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Federal Statistical Office Release URL: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html 04:30 EUR Sentix Investor Confidence -8.20 -2.30 -3.70 (Advertisement) Sentix Investor Confidence Print Report an Error Actual -8.20 Forecast -2.30 Previous -3.70 The Sentix Investor Confidence measures the level of investors' confidence in economic activity. It is a leading indicator as it measures the investors' mood toward the Euro-zone economy.
Higher readings point to higher investors' optimism.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Sentix GmbH Release URL: http://www.sentix.de/index.php?pagename=konjunktur/ksentix.php 08:15 CAD Housing Starts 186.30K 180.00K 176.10K (Advertisement) Housing Starts Print Report an Error Actual 186.30K Forecast 180.00K Previous 176.10K The Housing Starts captures annualized number of the new homes or buildings began construction in the given month.
It shows the strength of the Candian housing market, which helps to analysis the economy as a whole as the housing market is a key factor in the economy.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CAD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CAD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Release URL: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/ 19:01 GBP BRC Retail Sales Monitor (YoY) -0.70% 4.20% (Advertisement) BRC Retail Sales Monitor Print Report an Error Actual -0.70% Forecast Previous 4.20% The BRC Shop Price Index measures the change in worth of same-store sales in BRC member popular retail outlets in the UK.
It actually measures retail sales for retailers who belong to the BRC.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP,
while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: British Retail Consortium Release URL: http://www.brc.org.uk/defaultnew.asp 19:01 GBP RICS House Price Balance 32.00% 30.00% 30.00% (Advertisement) RICS House Price Balance Print Report an Error Actual 32.00% Forecast 30.00% Previous 30.00% The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) House Price Balance measures the price change of homes in the UK. A reading above 0% means more surveyors reported a rise in prices.
This report helps to analyze the strength of the UK housing market, which helps to analysis the economy as a whole.
It's a leading indicator of housing inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: RICS Release URL: http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=34 Feb 9 01:00 JPY Machine Tool Orders (YoY) 
192.00% 63.40% (Advertisement) Machine Tool Orders Print Report an Error Actual 192.00% Forecast Previous 63.40% The Machine Tool Orders measures the change in tool orders by manufacturers. It indicates manufacturers' activity and therefore the business conditions in Japan. A rise trend in the number of orders indicates expansion of the Japanese economy.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association Release URL: http://www.jmtba.or.jp/english/ 02:00 EUR German CPI (MoM) -0.60% -0.60% -0.60% (Advertisement) German CPI Print Report an Error Actual -0.60% Forecast -0.60% Previous -0.60% The German Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services.
The CPI measures price change from the perspective of the consumer.
It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in Germany. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment), while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Federal Statistical Office Germany Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/indicators/e/vpi101ae.htm 02:00 EUR German Trade Balance 16.70B 15.00B 17.00B (Advertisement) German Trade Balance Print Report an Error Actual 16.70B Forecast 15.00B Previous 17.00B The Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments.
Export data can give reflection on Germany's growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand. Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the EUR.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/ 04:30 GBP Trade Balance -7.30B -6.60B -6.80B (Advertisement) Trade Balance Print Report an Error Actual -7.30B Forecast -6.60B Previous -6.80B The Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments.
Export data can give reflection on the UK growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand.
Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the GBP.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/ 10:00 USD IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism 46.80 49.20 48.80 (Advertisement) IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Print Report an Error Actual 46.80 Forecast 49.20 Previous 48.80 The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism measures the level of consumer confidence and optimism regarding economic activity. It is a leading indicator as it can predict the consumer spending, which is a major part in the total economic activity.
This report, released by IBD and TIPP, is based on a survey of about 900 consumers.
Any reading above 50 indicates optimism, while a reading below indicates pessimism.
Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism.A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Investor's Business Daily (IBD), TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics (TIPP) Release URL: http://www.investors.com/ 10:00 USD Wholesale Inventories (MoM) -0.80% 0.50% 1.60% (Advertisement) Wholesale Inventories Print Report an Error Actual -0.80% Forecast 0.50% Previous 1.60% The Wholesale Inventories measures the change in the worth of unsold goods held by wholesalers.
High number can suggest lack of consumer demand.
Therefore - A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: US Census Bureau Release URL: http://www.census.gov/ 17:00 USD ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence -49.00 (Advertisement) ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous -49.00 The ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence Index is a rolling average based on telephone interviews with 1,000 randomly selected adults over the previous four-week period. The index is based on three core questions, which asks respondents to rate the condition of the national economy, the state of their personal finances and whether now is a good time to buy things. Margin of sampling error for the results of each of the component questions is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: ABC News and the Washington Post Release URL: https://www.economy.com/home/login/ds_proLogin_4.asp?script_name=/dismal/pro/release.asp&r=usa_comfort 18:30 AUD Westpac Consumer Sentiment 5.60% (Advertisement) Westpac Consumer Sentiment Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 5.60% The Westpac Consumer Sentiment measures the change in the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. It is a leading indicator as it can predict the consumer spending, which is a major part in the total economic activity. The reading is concluded from a survey of about 1,200 consumers that asks respondents to evaluate the prospects for the economy in the future. Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism. Therefore -A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD. Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Faculty of Economics and Commerce Melbourne Institute Release URL: http://melbourneinstitute.com/ 18:50 JPY Core Machinery Orders (MoM) 8.20% -11.30% (Advertisement) Core Machinery Orders Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 8.20% Previous -11.30% The Core Machinery Orders measures the monthly change in machinery orders, excluding ships and Utilities.
It is a key indicator of investment and a leading indicator of production.
A rise trend in the number of orders indicates expansion of the Japanese economy.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Economic and Social Research Institute Release URL: http://www.esri.cao.go.jp/en/stat/menu.html 18:50 JPY CGPI (YoY) -2.30% -3.90% (Advertisement) CGPI Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -2.30% Previous -3.90% The Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI) measures the change in the selling prices of goods purchased by Japanese corporations.
The CPGI measures the change in the rate of inflation in Japan from the perspective of the manufacturer and is correlated with the CPI.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment), while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Bank of Japan Release URL: http://www.boj.or.jp/en/type/stat/dlong/price/cgpi/index.htm 19:30 AUD NAB Business Confidence 8.00 (Advertisement) NAB Business Confidence Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 8.00 The National Australia Bank (NAB) Business Confidence measures the current business conditions in Australia.
It helps to analysis of economic situation in the short term. A rising trend indicates increase in business investment which may lead to higher levels of output.
The indicator is concluded from a survey of around 350 companies.
Above 0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Australia Bank Release URL: http://www.nab.com.au/ 19:30 AUD Home Loans (MoM) -4.80% -5.60% (Advertisement) Home Loans Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -4.80% Previous -5.60% The Home Loans measures the change in the number of Home Loans. It provides information about the buyers in the housing market in Australia.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/D3310114.nsf/home/home Feb 10 02:45 EUR French Industrial Production (MoM) 0.60% 1.10% (Advertisement) French Industrial Production Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.60% Previous 1.10% The French Industrial Production measures the change in the total outputs of the French factories, mines, and utilities. It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. It can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: INSEE Release URL: http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp 04:00 EUR Italian Industrial Production (MoM) 0.00% 0.20% (Advertisement) Italian Industrial Production Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.00% Previous 0.20% The Italian Industrial Production measures the change in the total outputs of the Italian factories, mines, and utilities. It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. It can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Istat Release URL: http://www.istat.it/english/ 04:30 GBP Manufacturing Production (MoM) 0.40% 0.00% (Advertisement) Manufacturing Production Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.00% The Manufacturing Production measures the change in the total outputs of the UK manufacturing. It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing industries make up about 80% of total Industrial Production.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/ 04:30 GBP Industrial Production (MoM) 0.20% 0.40% (Advertisement) Industrial Production Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.20% Previous 0.40% The Industrial Production measures the change in the total outputs of the UK's factories, mines, and utilities. It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. It can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/ 05:30 GBP BOE Inflation Report (Advertisement) BOE Inflation Report Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous The Bank of England (BOE) Inflation Report sets out the detailed economic analysis and inflation projections on which the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee bases its interest rate decisions, and presents an assessment of the prospects for UK inflation over the following two years. The report is released quarterly. Details History Importance: High Source Of Report: Bank Of England Release URL: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/inflationreport/2009.htm 07:00 USD MBA Mortgage Applications 21.00% (Advertisement) MBA Mortgage Applications Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 21.00% The MBA Mortgage Applications is a weekly survey which measures the change in the number of new Mortgage Applications during a given week. It provides information about the buyers in the housing market in the US. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD. Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Mortgage Bankers Association Release URL: http://www.mortgagebankers.org/ 08:30 CAD Trade Balance -0.10B -0.30B (Advertisement) Trade Balance Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -0.10B Previous -0.30B The Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments.
Export data can give reflection on Canada's growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand.
Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the CAD.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CAD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CAD.Details Chart History Importance: High Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.ca/menu-en.htm 08:30 USD Trade Balance -35.00B -36.40B (Advertisement) Trade Balance Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -35.00B Previous -36.40B The Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments.
Export data can give reflection on the US growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand.
Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the USD.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: High Source Of Report: Bureau of Economic Analysis Release URL: http://www.bea.gov/ 10:00 GBP NIESR GDP Estimate 0.30% (Advertisement) NIESR GDP Estimate Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 0.30% The NIESR GDP Estimate is an unofficial report of the UK GDP. It measures the change in the estimated value of all goods and services produced by the economy during the previous 3 month. Usually this report is very reliable and gives a good reflection on the UK economy's growth.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Institute of Economic and Social Research Release URL: http://www.niesr.ac.uk/ 10:00 USD Fed Chairman Bernanke Testifies (Advertisement) Fed Chairman Bernanke Testifies Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous Ben Bernanke, US Federal Reserve Chairman, will be testifying in Washington DC, regarding America's economic outlook and financial markets.
His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.Details History Importance: High Source Of Report: Federal Reserve Release URL: http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/testimony/2009testimony.htm 10:30 USD Crude Oil Inventories 2.30M (Advertisement) Crude Oil Inventories Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 2.30M The Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories measures the weekly increase in barrels of commercial crude oil held in inventory by US firms. The level of inventories influences the price of petroleum products, which can have an impact on inflation and other economic forces. Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Energy Information Administration Release URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/ 14:00 USD Federal Budget Balance -60.00B -91.90B (Advertisement) Federal Budget Balance Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -60.00B Previous -91.90B The Federal Budget Balance (also known as Treasury Budget) measures the difference in value between the federal government's income and spending during the given month (income minus spending).
A negative number indicates a budget deficit, while a positive number indicates a surplus.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD,
while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Department of the Treasury Release URL: http://fms.treas.gov/ 16:30 NZD Business NZ PMI 52.90 (Advertisement) Business NZ PMI Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 52.90 The Business NZ PMI measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector.
Any reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
It gives an indication about the health of the manufacturing section and production growth in New-Zealand.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Business NZ Release URL: http://www.businessnz.org.nz/issues/202 16:45 NZD FPI (MoM) -0.30% (Advertisement) FPI Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous -0.30% The Food Price Index (FPI) measures the change in the rate of inflation for food and food services purchased by households.
The FPI can reflect demand for New Zealand products and for the NZD.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD,
while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics New Zealand Release URL: http://www.stats.govt.nz/default.htm 19:00 AUD MI Inflation Expectations 3.50% (Advertisement) MI Inflation Expectations Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 3.50% The Melbourne Institute (MI) Inflation Expectations measures the percentage change of the price of goods and services in the next year (The future inflation expected by consumers).
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment), while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Melbourne Institute Release URL: http://www.melbourneinstitute.com/ Tentative AUD NAB Quarterly Business Confidence 16.00 (Advertisement) NAB Quarterly Business Confidence Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 16.00 The National Australia Bank (NAB) Quarterly Business Confidence measures the current business conditions in Australia.
It helps to analysis of economic situation in the short term.
A rising trend indicates an increase in business investment which may lead to higher levels of output.
The indicator is concluded from a survey of around 1000 companies.
Above 0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Australia Bank Release URL: http://www.nab.com.au/Business_Solutions/0,,93755,00.html 19:30 AUD Employment Change 15.00K 35.20K (Advertisement) Employment Change Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 15.00K Previous 35.20K The Employment Change measures the change in the number of employed people in Australia in the given month.
A rise trend indicates strength in the labor market and has a positive affect on consumer spending and therefore on the economic growth.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/ 19:30 AUD Unemployment Rate 5.60% 5.50% (Advertisement) Unemployment Rate Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 5.60% Previous 5.50% The Unemployment Rate is a measure of the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work in Australia.
A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market. A low percentage is a positive indicator for the labor market in Australia and should be taken as positive for the AUD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/ Feb 11 02:00 EUR German WPI (MoM) 0.10% 0.20% (Advertisement) German WPI Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.20% The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures the change in the price of goods sold by wholesalers.
The higher this number is the stronger the affect on consumer inflation.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Destatis Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/ 03:15 CHF CPI (MoM) -0.40% -0.20% (Advertisement) CPI Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast -0.40% Previous -0.20% The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in Switzerland.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CHF, (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment) ,while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CHF.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Swiss Federal Statistical Office Release URL: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html 04:30 EUR ECB Monthly Report (Advertisement) ECB Monthly Report Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous The ECB (European Central Bank) report provides monthly information regarding money market interests, growth outlook, saving trends and various economic issues.
It is released monthly, 7 days after the Interest Rate Decision release.Details History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: European Central Bank Release URL: http://www.ecb.int/pub/mb/html/index.en.html 08:30 CAD New Housing Price Index (MoM) 0.40% 0.40% (Advertisement) New Housing Price Index Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.40% The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) measures the change in prices for new homes.
It is a component of the Consumer Price Index.
This report helps to analyze the strength of the Canadian housing market, which helps to analysis the economy as a whole.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CAD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CAD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.ca/menu-en.htm 08:30 USD Core Retail Sales (MoM) 0.40% -0.20% (Advertisement) Core Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous -0.20% The Core Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in the US, excluding auto. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the US economy .
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: High Source Of Report: Census Bureau Release URL: http://www.census.gov/ 08:30 USD Retail Sales (MoM) 0.40% -0.30% (Advertisement) Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous -0.30% The Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in the US. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the US economy .
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: High Source Of Report: Census Bureau Release URL: http://www.census.gov/ 08:30 USD Initial Jobless Claims 460.00K 480.00K (Advertisement) Initial Jobless Claims Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 460.00K Previous 480.00K The Initial Jobless Claims is a seasonally adjusted measure of the number of people who file for unemployment benefits for the first time during the given week. This data is collected by the Department of Labor, and published as a weekly report.
The number of jobless claims is used as a measure of the health of the job market, as a series of increases indicates that there are fewer people being hired.
On a week-to-week basis, claims are quite volatile.
Usually, a move of at least 35K in claims, is required to signal a meaningful change in job growth.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: High Source Of Report: Department of Labor Release URL: http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/ui/current.htm 10:00 USD Business Inventories (MoM) 0.40% 0.40% (Advertisement) Business Inventories Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.40% The Business Inventories measures the change in the worth of unsold goods held by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
High number can suggest lack of consumer demand.
Therefore - A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Census Bureau Release URL: http://www.census.gov/ 10:30 USD Natural Gas Storage -115.00B (Advertisement) Natural Gas Storage Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous -115.00B The EIA (Energy Information Administration) Natural Gas Storage measures the change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week. Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Energy Information Administration Release URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/ngs/ngs.html 16:45 NZD Retail Sales (MoM) 0.70% 0.80% (Advertisement) Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.70% Previous 0.80% The Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in New-Zealand. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the New-Zealand's economy .
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Statistics New Zealand Release URL: http://www.stats.govt.nz/default.htm 16:45 NZD Core Retail Sales (MoM) 0.30% 0.80% (Advertisement) Core Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.30% Previous 0.80% The Core Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in New-Zealand, excluding auto. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the New-Zealand's economy .
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Statistics New Zealand Release URL: http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/info-releases/rts-info-releases.htm Feb 12 00:00 JPY Household Confidence 38.20 37.60 (Advertisement) Household Confidence Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 38.20 Previous 37.60 The Household Confidence determines the mood of households regarding economic activity.
It is a leading indicator as it can predict the consumer spending, which is a major part in the total economic activity. The reading is concluded from a survey of about 5000 households.
Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Cabinet Office Release URL: http://www.cao.go.jp/index-e.html 02:00 EUR German GDP (QoQ) 0.10% 0.70% (Advertisement) German GDP Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.70% The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/DE/Navigation/Navigationsknoten__Startseite1.psml 02:45 EUR French Non-Farm Payrolls (QoQ) 0.20% -0.60% (Advertisement) French Non-Farm Payrolls Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.20% Previous -0.60% The French Nonfarm Payrolls measures the change in the number of employed people during the last month of all non-farming businesses.
A rise trend indicates strength in the labor market and has a positive affect on consumer spending and therefore on the economic growth.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: INSEE Release URL: http://www.insee.fr/en/indicateur/indic_conj/liste_indice.asp 02:45 EUR French GDP (QoQ) 0.50% 0.30% (Advertisement) French GDP Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.50% Previous 0.30% The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies Release URL: http://www.insee.fr/en/indicateur/cnat_trim/publications.htm 04:00 EUR Italian GDP (QoQ) 0.10% 0.60% (Advertisement) Italian GDP Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.10% Previous 0.60% The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Istat Release URL: http://www.istat.it/english/calendar.html 05:00 EUR GDP (QoQ) 0.40% 0.40% (Advertisement) GDP Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.40% Previous 0.40% The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Eurostat Release URL: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat 05:00 EUR Industrial Production (MoM) 0.30% 1.00% (Advertisement) Industrial Production Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 0.30% Previous 1.00% The Industrial Production measures the change in the total outputs of the Euro-zone's factories, mines, and utilities.
It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. It can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Eurostat Release URL: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/eurostat 05:00 GBP CB Leading Index (MoM) 0.90% (Advertisement) CB Leading Index Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast Previous 0.90% The Conference Board Leading Index measures overall economic health by combining 7 indicators such as building permits, new orders and money supply.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: The Conference Board Inc. Release URL: http://www.conference-board.org/ 08:30 CAD New Motor Vehicle Sales (MoM) 2.00% -6.00% (Advertisement) New Motor Vehicle Sales Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 2.00% Previous -6.00% The New Motor Vehicle Sales measures the monthly change in the number of new vehicles sold domestically.
It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CAD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CAD.Details Chart History Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.ca/menu-en.htm 09:55 USD Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index 74.80 74.40 (Advertisement) Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Print Report an Error Actual - Forecast 74.80 Previous 74.40 The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. It is a leading indicator as it can predict the consumer spending, which is a major part in the total economic activity.
It's concluded from a survey of about 500 consumers.
Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart History Importance: Medium Source Of Report: University of Michigan Release URL: http://www.umich.edu/ 
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Global Economic Calendar (GMT -5:00) Date Range Filter Results Currency USD EUR CHF JPY CAD GBP AUD NZD ILS RUB PLN BRL CNY Importance Adjust Timezone Date Time Currency Importance Event Actual Forecast Previous Feb 8 00:00 JPY Economy Watchers Current Index 38.80 36.00 35.40 01:45 CHF Unemployment Rate 4.10% 4.30% 4.20% 03:15 CHF Retail Sales (YoY) 4.70% 1.30% -0.10% 04:30 EUR Sentix Investor Confidence -8.20 -2.30 -3.70 08:15 CAD Housing Starts 186.30K 180.00K 176.10K 19:01 GBP BRC Retail Sales Monitor (YoY) -0.70% 4.20% 19:01 GBP RICS House Price Balance 32.00% 30.00% 30.00% Feb 9 01:00 JPY Machine Tool Orders (YoY) 192.00% 63.40% 02:00 EUR German CPI (MoM) -0.60% -0.60% -0.60% 02:00 EUR German Trade Balance 16.70B 15.00B 17.00B 04:30 GBP Trade Balance -7.30B -6.60B -6.80B 10:00 USD IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism 46.80 49.20 48.80 10:00 USD Wholesale Inventories (MoM) -0.80% 0.50% 1.60% 17:00 USD ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence -49.00 18:30 AUD Westpac Consumer Sentiment 5.60% 18:50 JPY Core Machinery Orders (MoM) 8.20% -11.30% 18:50 JPY CGPI (YoY) -2.30% -3.90% 19:30 AUD NAB Business Confidence 8.00 19:30 AUD Home Loans (MoM) -4.80% -5.60% Feb 10 02:45 EUR French Industrial Production (MoM) 0.60% 1.10% 04:00 EUR Italian Industrial Production (MoM) 0.00% 0.20% 04:30 GBP Manufacturing Production (MoM) 0.40% 0.00% 04:30 GBP Industrial Production (MoM) 0.20% 0.40% 05:30 GBP BOE Inflation Report 07:00 USD MBA Mortgage Applications 21.00% 08:30 CAD Trade Balance -0.10B -0.30B 08:30 USD Trade Balance -35.00B -36.40B 10:00 GBP NIESR GDP Estimate 0.30% 10:00 USD Fed Chairman Bernanke Testifies 10:30 USD Crude Oil Inventories 2.30M 14:00 USD Federal Budget Balance -60.00B -91.90B 16:30 NZD Business NZ PMI 52.90 16:45 NZD FPI (MoM) -0.30% 19:00 AUD MI Inflation Expectations 3.50% Tentative AUD NAB Quarterly Business Confidence 16.00 19:30 AUD Employment Change 15.00K 35.20K 19:30 AUD Unemployment Rate 5.60% 5.50% Feb 11 02:00 EUR German WPI (MoM) 0.10% 0.20% 03:15 CHF CPI (MoM) -0.40% -0.20% 04:30 EUR ECB Monthly Report 08:30 CAD New Housing Price Index (MoM) 0.40% 0.40% 08:30 USD Core Retail Sales (MoM) 0.40% -0.20% 08:30 USD Retail Sales (MoM) 0.40% -0.30% 08:30 USD Initial Jobless Claims 460.00K 480.00K 10:00 USD Business Inventories (MoM) 0.40% 0.40% 10:30 USD Natural Gas Storage -115.00B 16:45 NZD Retail Sales (MoM) 0.70% 0.80% 16:45 NZD Core Retail Sales (MoM) 0.30% 0.80% Feb 12 00:00 JPY Household Confidence 38.20 37.60 02:00 EUR German GDP (QoQ) 0.10% 0.70% 02:45 EUR French Non-Farm Payrolls (QoQ) 0.20% -0.60% 02:45 EUR French GDP (QoQ) 0.50% 0.30% 04:00 EUR Italian GDP (QoQ) 0.10% 0.60% 05:00 EUR GDP (QoQ) 0.40% 0.40% 05:00 EUR Industrial Production (MoM) 0.30% 1.00% 05:00 GBP CB Leading Index (MoM) 0.90% 08:30 CAD New Motor Vehicle Sales (MoM) 2.00% -6.00% 09:55 USD Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index 74.80 74.40 Previous
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