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The Live Economic Events Calendar keeps track of all the important events and Economic Indicators that drive the Forex market. The calendar contains descriptions of the events, and shows their relative importance in affecting the market. You can also see the figures; previous, forecast and actual as they come out.(Advertisement)
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Date Time Currency Importance Event Actual Forecast Previous Jun 29 03:30 GBP Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) 0.60B 1.30B 1.10B (Advertisement) Net Lending to Individuals Print Report an Error Actual 0.60B Forecast 1.30B Previous 1.10B The Net lending to individuals measures the change in the value of new credit given to consumers. It has major affect about consumer spending and also correlated with consumer confidence.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Bank of England Release URL: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ 03:30 GBP Mortgage Approvals 43.00K 46.00K 43.00K (Advertisement) Mortgage Approvals Print Report an Error Actual 43.00K Forecast 46.00K Previous 43.00K The Mortgage Approvals measures the number of new Mortgage Approvals during the last month. It provides information about the buyers in the housing market in the UK. Usually, this release doesnt make great impact, because the BBA Mortgage Approvals, which released a week before, gives us an indication of the more than 50% of the mortgage market condition in the UK.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Bank of England Release URL: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ 04:00 EUR Consumer Confidence -25.00 -30.00 -28.00 (Advertisement) Consumer Confidence Print Report an Error Actual -25.00 Forecast -30.00 Previous -28.00 The Consumer Confidence 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.
The reading is concluded from a survey of about 2,300 consumers in Eurozone countries which 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 EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm Release URL: European Commission 18:01 GBP GfK Consumer Confidence -25.00 -25.00 -27.00 (Advertisement) GfK Consumer Confidence Print Report an Error Actual -25.00 Forecast -25.00 Previous -27.00 The Gfk Consumer Confidence 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. Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: GfK NOP Release URL: http://www.gfknop.com/customresearch-uk/ 18:15 JPY Manufacturing PMI 48.20 46.60 (Advertisement) Manufacturing PMI Print Report an Error Actual 48.20 Forecast Previous 46.60 The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (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 in Japan.
Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Nomura/JMMA Release URL: http://www.ntceconomics.com/ReleaseDates.aspx 18:30 JPY Household Spending (YoY) 0.30% -1.50% -1.30% (Advertisement) Household Spending Print Report an Error Actual 0.30% Forecast -1.50% Previous -1.30% The Overall Household Spending is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households (inflation-adjusted). The Consumer spending is a key factor in the economic growth, and therefore
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics Bureau Release URL: http://www.stat.go.jp/english/index.htm 18:30 JPY Unemployment Rate 5.20% 5.20% 5.00% (Advertisement) Unemployment Rate Print Report an Error Actual 5.20% Forecast 5.20% Previous 5.00% 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 Japan.
A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market. A low percentage is a possitive indicator for the labor market in Japan. and should be taken as positive for the JPY.Details Chart Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Statistics Bureau Release URL: http://www.stat.go.jp/english/index.htm 20:00 AUD HIA New Home Sales -5.70% 0.50% (Advertisement) HIA New Home Sales Print Report an Error Actual -5.70% Forecast Previous 0.50% The HIA New Home Sales measures the change in the number of new residential buildings that were sold during the previous month.
This report helps to analyze the strength of the Australian housing market, which helps to analysis the economy as a whole.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Housing Industry Association Economics Group Release URL: http://economics.hia.com.au/ 20:30 AUD Private Sector Credit (MoM) -0.10% 0.20% 0.10% (Advertisement) Private Sector Credit Print Report an Error Actual -0.10% Forecast 0.20% Previous 0.10% The Private Sector Credit measures the monthly change in the amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. A high number may indicates the private sector can afford larger expenses, which may have positive affect on the economic growth.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Reserve Bank of Australia Release URL: http://www.rba.gov.au/ 20:30 JPY Average Cash Earnings (YoY) -2.90% -3.00% -2.70% (Advertisement) Average Cash Earnings Print Report an Error Actual -2.90% Forecast -3.00% Previous -2.70% This Average Cash Earnings measures the change in the average income. It includes bonuses and overtime pay. Earnings from financial assets and capital gains aren't included.
Higher income is positive for consumption, therefore a rising trend in earnings is usually inflationary for 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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Release URL: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/database/db-l/index.html 22:00 NZD Business Confidence 6.00 1.90 (Advertisement) Business Confidence Print Report an Error Actual 6.00 Forecast Previous 1.90 The Business Confidence measures the current business conditions in New-Zealand.
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.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: National Bank of New-Zealand Release URL: http://www.nbnz.co.nz/ Jun 30 00:00 JPY Housing Starts (YoY) -30.80% -27.60% -32.40% (Advertisement) Housing Starts Print Report an Error Actual -30.80% Forecast -27.60% Previous -32.40% The Housing Starts measures the change in the number of new homes or buildings that began construction.
It shows the strength of the Japanese 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 JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Release URL: http://www.mlit.go.jp/english/ 01:00 GBP Nationwide HPI (MoM) 0.90% -0.40% 1.30% (Advertisement) Nationwide HPI Print Report an Error Actual 0.90% Forecast -0.40% Previous 1.30% Nationwide Housing Price Index measures the monthly change in the average price for a house with mortgage, backed by Nationwide, in the UK. It serves as a leading indicator of the housing market condition.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Nationwide Building Society Release URL: http://www.nationwide.co.uk/default.htm 01:00 CHF Consumption Indicator 0.77 0.91 (Advertisement) Consumption Indicator Print Report an Error Actual 0.77 Forecast Previous 0.91 UBS Consumption Indicator is a leading indicator of private consumption trends, which is the most affective of the Swiss GDP. This indicator is a combined reading of indicators, which measure confidence, spending and retail activity.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: UBS Release URL: http://www.ubs.com/ 02:55 EUR German Unemployment Change 31.00K 45.00K 7.00K (Advertisement) German Unemployment Change Print Report an Error Actual 31.00K Forecast 45.00K Previous 7.00K The German Unemployment Change measures the change in the number of unemployed people in Germany. A rise trend indicates weakness in the labor market and has a negative affect on consumer spending and therefore on the economic growth.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR, while lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Destatis Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/ 03:00 EUR M3 Money Supply (YoY) 3.70% 4.60% 4.90% (Advertisement) M3 Money Supply Print Report an Error Actual 3.70% Forecast 4.60% Previous 4.90% The M3 Money Supply measures the worth of all currency and liquid cash assets held by the public. The commonly held theory is that elevated currency levels spur growth and have an inflationary effect, leading to higher interest rates. However, some believe that an increased supply of money will trigger an equal drop in demand, leading to a lower currency valuation. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency although the relationship is not entirely reliable. Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: European Central Bank Release URL: http://www.ecb.int/home/html/index.en.html 03:00 EUR Private Loans (YoY) 1.80% 2.10% 2.30% (Advertisement) Private Loans Print Report an Error Actual 1.80% Forecast 2.10% Previous 2.30% The Private Loans measures the change in the total value of new loans in the private sector. A high number may indicates the private sector can afford larger expenses, which may have positive affect 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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: European Central Bank Release URL: http://www.ecb.int/press/pr/stats/md/html/index.en.html 03:30 GBP Current Account -8.50B -6.60B -8.80B (Advertisement) Current Account Print Report an Error Actual -8.50B Forecast -6.60B Previous -8.80B The Current Account index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods, services, and interest payments (exports minus imports).
Export data can give reflection on the UK growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand.
The goods portion is the same as the Trade Balance figure.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?ID=194 03:30 GBP GDP (QoQ) -2.40% -2.10% -1.90% (Advertisement) GDP Print Report an Error Actual -2.40% Forecast -2.10% Previous -1.90% 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 GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.Details Chart Importance: High Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=192 03:30 GBP Business Investment (QoQ) -7.60% -5.50% -5.50% (Advertisement) Business Investment Print Report an Error Actual -7.60% Forecast -5.50% Previous -5.50% The Business Investment measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of capital expenditures made by companies in the private sector. The reading is concluded from a survey with a total sample size of 32,000.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/nugget.asp?ID=258 04:00 EUR CPI (YoY) 
-0.10% -0.20% 0.00% (Advertisement) CPI Print Report an Error Actual -0.10% Forecast -0.20% Previous 0.00% The 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 the Euro-zone. 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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Eurostat Release URL: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat 04:00 EUR Italian CPI (MoM) 0.10% 0.20% 0.20% (Advertisement) Italian CPI Print Report an Error Actual 0.10% Forecast 0.20% Previous 0.20% The Italian 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 Italy.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Istat Release URL: http://www.istat.it/english/ 07:30 CAD GDP (MoM) -0.10% -0.10% -0.30% (Advertisement) GDP Print Report an Error Actual -0.10% Forecast -0.10% 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. Canada releases fresh GDP data on a monthly basis. The monthly 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 CAD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CAD.Details Chart Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html 07:30 CAD RMPI (MoM) 2.20% 2.00% -0.30% (Advertisement) RMPI Print Report an Error Actual 2.20% Forecast 2.00% Previous -0.30% The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) measures the change in the price of raw materials bought by manufacturers.
It actually measures the rate of Inflation for raw materials.
Unlike the IPPI, the RMPI includes goods not produced in Canada.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html 07:30 CAD IPPI (MoM) -1.10% -0.30% -0.50% (Advertisement) IPPI Print Report an Error Actual -1.10% Forecast -0.30% Previous -0.50% The Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) measures the change in the price of goods produced domestically sold by manufacturers.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Statistics Canada Release URL: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html 08:00 USD S&P/CS Home Price Indices Composite - 20 (YoY) -18.10% -18.60% -18.70% (Advertisement) S&P/CS Home Price Indices Composite - 20 Print Report an Error Actual -18.10% Forecast -18.60% Previous -18.70% The S&P/Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index (HPI) Composite-20 examines changes in the value (selling prices) of real estate market in 20 regions across the US in the last year. This report helps to analyze the strength of the US housing market, which helps to analysis the economy as a whole.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Standard & Poor's Release URL: http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/us/page.topic/indices_csmahp/0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,3,1,0,0,25,0,0.html 08:45 USD Chicago PMI 39.90 38.60 34.90 (Advertisement) Chicago PMI Print Report an Error Actual 39.90 Forecast 38.60 Previous 34.90 The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index determines the economic health of the manufacturing sector in Chicago region.
Any reading above 50 indicates expansion of the manufacturing sector, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
The Chicago PMI can be of some help in forecasting the US ISM and usually has an impressive correlation with it.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Kingsbury International, Ltd Release URL: http://www.kingbiz.com/ 09:00 USD CB Consumer Confidence 49.30 55.80 54.80 (Advertisement) CB Consumer Confidence Print Report an Error Actual 49.30 Forecast 55.80 Previous 54.80 The Consumer Confidence 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. 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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Conference Board Release URL: http://www.conference-board.org/economics/indicators.cfm 16:00 USD ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence -51.00 -47.00 -53.00 (Advertisement) ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence Print Report an Error Actual -51.00 Forecast -47.00 Previous -53.00 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 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 AIG Manufacturing Index 38.40 37.50 (Advertisement) AIG Manufacturing Index Print Report an Error Actual 38.40 Forecast Previous 37.50 The AIG Manufacturing index 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 Australia.
Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Australian Industry Group Release URL: http://www.aigroup.com.au/economicindicators 18:50 JPY Tankan Large Manufacturers Index -48.00 -43.00 -58.00 (Advertisement) Tankan Large Manufacturers Index Print Report an Error Actual -48.00 Forecast -43.00 Previous -58.00 The Tankan Large Manufacturing Index determines the general business conditions of large manufacturers. The info is calculated from a survey of 1200 large manufacturers in Japan, asked about their business conditions. It is a key indicator of the Japanese economy, which heavily relies on the manufacturing industry. Above 0 indicates improving conditions while below 0 indicates worsening conditions.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Bank of Japan Release URL: http://www.boj.or.jp/en/index.htm 18:50 JPY Tankan Non-Manufacturers Index -29.00 -27.00 -31.00 (Advertisement) Tankan Non-Manufacturers Index Print Report an Error Actual -29.00 Forecast -27.00 Previous -31.00 The Tankan Non-Manufacturing Index determines overall conditions of the service industry in Japan. It indicates the health of the non-export sector. Above 0 indicates improving conditions while below 0 indicates worsening conditions.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Bank of Japan Release URL: http://www.boj.or.jp/en/index.htm 20:30 AUD Building Approvals (MoM) -12.50% 3.20% 4.10% (Advertisement) Building Approvals Print Report an Error Actual -12.50% Forecast 3.20% Previous 4.10% The Building Approvals (also known as Building Permits) show the number of permits for new construction projects issued by the government. Building permits are key indicator for the condition of the housing market.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/ 20:30 AUD Retail Sales (MoM) 1.00% 0.50% 0.30% (Advertisement) Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual 1.00% Forecast 0.50% 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 Australia. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the Australian economy.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/ Jul 1 01:00 EUR German Retail Sales (MoM) 0.50% -0.10% 0.50% (Advertisement) German Retail Sales Print Report an Error Actual 0.50% Forecast -0.10% Previous 0.50% The German 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 Germany excluding auto. 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 EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Destatis Release URL: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/ 01:30 AUD Commodity Prices (YoY) -29.30% -23.40% (Advertisement) Commodity Prices Print Report an Error Actual -29.30% Forecast Previous -23.40% The Commodity Prices measures the change in the selling price of exported commodities. The commodities is a major part of Australian's economy, therefore rising commodity prices boost export income. It also has affect of the Australia's trade balance.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Reserve Bank of Australia Release URL: http://www.rba.gov.au/ 02:30 CHF SVME PMI 41.80 41.20 39.80 (Advertisement) SVME PMI Print Report an Error Actual 41.80 Forecast 41.20 Previous 39.80 The Schweizerischer Verband für Materialwirtschaft und Einkauf (SVME) Purchasing Manager's Index (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 Switzerland. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: SVME Release URL: http://www.svme.ch/ 03:00 EUR Manufacturing PMI 42.60 42.40 42.40 (Advertisement) Manufacturing PMI Print Report an Error Actual 42.60 Forecast 42.40 Previous 42.40 The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (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 the Euro-zone. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Markit Economics Release URL: http://www.markiteconomics.com/Default.aspx 03:30 GBP Manufacturing PMI 47.00 46.30 45.40 (Advertisement) Manufacturing PMI Print Report an Error Actual 47.00 Forecast 46.30 Previous 45.40 The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Purchasing Managers' Index (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 the UK. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: CIPS Release URL: http://www.cips.org/aboutcips/press/pmidata/ 03:30 GBP Index of Services -1.20% 0.10% -1.60% (Advertisement) Index of Services Print Report an Error Actual -1.20% Forecast 0.10% Previous -1.60% The Index of Services measures the monthly movements in gross value added (GVA) of all service sectors. It has less affect on the GDP in the UK than the manufacturing sector.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: National Statistics Release URL: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/ 06:00 USD MBA Mortgage Applications -18.90% 6.60% (Advertisement) MBA Mortgage Applications Print Report an Error Actual -18.90% Forecast Previous 6.60% 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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Mortgage Bankers Association Release URL: http://www.mortgagebankers.org/ 06:30 USD Challenger Job Cuts (YoY) -9.00% 7.40% (Advertisement) Challenger Job Cuts Print Report an Error Actual -9.00% Forecast Previous 7.40% This monthly report is an early data which indicates the change in the number of corporate job cuts announced by employers. Therefore it gives us an indication about the overall labor conditions.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Release URL: http://www.challengergray.com/ 07:15 USD ADP Nonfarm Employment Change -473.00K -410.00K -485.00K (Advertisement) ADP Nonfarm Employment Change Print Report an Error Actual -473.00K Forecast -410.00K Previous -485.00K The ADP National Employment Report is a measure of the monthly change of nonfarm private employment, based on a subset of aggregated and anonymous payroll data that represents approximately 400,000 U.S. business clients. This release, 2 days before the government-released employment data , is a good predictive to the government's non-farm payrolls data. The change in this indicator can be very volatile.
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 Importance: High Source Of Report: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor Release URL: http://www.bea.gov/ 09:00 USD ISM Manufacturing Index 44.80 44.00 42.80 (Advertisement) ISM Manufacturing Index Print Report an Error Actual 44.80 Forecast 44.00 Previous 42.80 The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index tracks the amount of manufacturing activity that occurred in the previous month.
This data is considered a very important and trusted economic measure. If the index has a value below 50, due to a decrease in activity, it tends to indicate an economic recession, especially if the trend continues over several months. A value substantially above 50 likely indicates a time of economic growth. The ISM index is the result of a monthly survey of over 400 companies in 20 industries throughout the 50 states.
The ISM's leading quality has been proven over time. During a recession, the ISM's bottom may precede the turning point for the economic cycle by some months.
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 Importance: High Source Of Report: Institute for Supply Management Release URL: http://www.ism.ws/ 09:00 USD Pending Home Sales (MoM) 0.10% 1.70% 7.10% (Advertisement) Pending Home Sales Print Report an Error Actual 0.10% Forecast 1.70% Previous 7.10% NAR's Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) measures change in housing contract activity. It is designed to be a leading indicator of housing activity. It is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos and co-ops. A signed contract is not counted as a sale until the transaction closes. The index is not including new construction in it's count.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: National Association of Realtors Release URL: http://www.realtor.org/ 09:00 USD Construction Spending (MoM) -0.90% -0.50% 0.60% (Advertisement) Construction Spending Print Report an Error Actual -0.90% Forecast -0.50% Previous 0.60% The Construction Spending index measures the change in the total amount of spending in the US on construction Spending measurement is based on the completion of buildings and projects. So the figures represent completions. The monthly changes are both subject to large revisions and volatile, therefore this report rarely has any market impact.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Census Bureau Release URL: http://www.census.gov/ 09:00 USD ISM Manufacturing Prices 50.00 46.70 43.50 (Advertisement) ISM Manufacturing Prices Print Report an Error Actual 50.00 Forecast 46.70 Previous 43.50 The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Prices represents business sentiment regarding future inflation, where a higher figure indicates stronger expectations of inflation. The ISM index is the result of a monthly survey of over 400 companies in 20 industries throughout the 50 states. It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Institute for Supply Management Release URL: http://www.ism.ws/ 09:30 USD Crude Oil Inventories -3.70M -3.80M (Advertisement) Crude Oil Inventories Print Report an Error Actual -3.70M Forecast Previous -3.80M 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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Energy Information Administration Release URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/ Tentative USD Domestic Vehicle Sales 9.70M 9.80M 9.90M (Advertisement) Domestic Vehicle Sales Print Report an Error Actual 9.70M Forecast 9.80M Previous 9.90M The Domestic Vehicle Sales measures the annualized number of new vehicles sold domestically in the given month.
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 USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Autodata Corp. Release URL: http://www.motorintelligence.com/ 18:50 JPY Monetary Base (YoY) 6.40% 8.10% 7.90% (Advertisement) Monetary Base Print Report an Error Actual 6.40% Forecast 8.10% Previous 7.90% The Monetary Base measures the worth of all currency and liquid cash assets held by the public. The money supply is considered an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rates. Details Chart Importance: Low Source Of Report: Bank of Japan Release URL: http://www.boj.or.jp/en/index.htm 20:30 AUD Trade Balance -0.56B -0.10B -0.28B (Advertisement) Trade Balance Print Report an Error Actual -0.56B Forecast -0.10B Previous -0.28B 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 Australian 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 AUD.
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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Australian Bureau of Statistics Release URL: http://www.abs.gov.au/ 22:00 NZD ANZ Commodity Price Index (MoM) 0.20% 2.80% (Advertisement) ANZ Commodity Price Index Print Report an Error Actual 0.20% Forecast Previous 2.80% The ANZ Commodity Price Index measures the change in the selling price of exported commodities. The commodities is a major part of New Zealand's economy, therefore rising commodity prices boost export income. It also has affect of the New-Zealand's trade balance. It is released monthly by ANZ, one of New Zealand's leading banking and financial services firms.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Release URL: http://www.anz.com/nz/about/media/newslibrary.asp?Commodity_Price_Index Jul 2 03:30 GBP Construction PMI 44.50 46.10 45.90 (Advertisement) Construction PMI Print Report an Error Actual 44.50 Forecast 46.10 Previous 45.90 The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Construction Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the construction industry.
Any reading above 50 indicates expansion of the manufacturing in the construction industry, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
. It gives an indication about the health of the construction section in the UK. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance.
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 Importance: Low Source Of Report: CIPS Release URL: http://www.cips.org/ 04:00 EUR PPI (MoM) -0.20% 0.10% -0.90% (Advertisement) PPI Print Report an Error Actual -0.20% Forecast 0.10% Previous -0.90% The Producer Price Index (PPI) is an inflationary indicator that measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services.
The PPI measures price change from the perspective of the seller.
The PPI looks at three areas of production: industry-based, commodity-based, and stage-of-processing-based companies.
When producers pay more for goods and services, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer, so PPI is thought to be a leading indicator of 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 Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Eurostat Release URL: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat 04:00 EUR Unemployment Rate 9.50% 9.30% 9.30% (Advertisement) Unemployment Rate Print Report an Error Actual 9.50% Forecast 9.30% Previous 9.30% 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 the Euro-zone.
A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market. A low percentage is a positive indicator for the labor market in the Euro-zone and should be taken as positive for the EUR.Details Chart Importance: Medium Source Of Report: Eurostat Release URL: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat 06:45 EUR Interest Rate Decision 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% (Advertisement) Interest Rate Decision Print Report an Error Actual 1.00% Forecast 1.00% Previous 1.00% The European Central Bank (ECB) decision on short term interest rate. The decision on where to set interest rates depends mostly on growth outlook and inflation. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability. High interest rates attract foreigners looking for the best "risk-free" return on their money, which can dramatically increases demand for the nation's currency.
A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the EUR.Details Chart Importance: High Source Of Report: European Central Bank Release URL: http://www.ecb.int/home/html/index.en.html 07:30 USD Nonfarm Payrolls -467.00K -375.00K -322.00K (Advertisement) Nonfarm Payrolls Print Report an Error Actual -467.00K Forecast -375.00K Previous -322.00K The Nonfarm Payrolls measures the change in the number of employed people during the last month of all non-farming businesses. The total non-farm payroll accounts for approximately 80% of the workers who produce the entire gross domestic product of the United States.
It is the single most important piece of data contained in the employment report, which considered to offer the best overview of the economy.
The monthly changes and the revisions in payrolls can be quite volatile.
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 Importance: High Source Of Report: Bureau of Labor Statistics Release URL: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 07:30 USD Unemployment Rate 9.50% 9.60% 9.40% (Advertisement) Unemployment Rate Print Report an Error Actual 9.50% Forecast 9.60% Previous 9.40% 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 the US.
A high percentage indicates weakness in the labor market. A low percentage is a positive indicator for the lab
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Forex Economic Calendar
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Global Economic Calendar (GMT -5:00) Date Range Filter Results Currency USD EUR CHF JPY CAD GBP AUD NZD NIS RUB Importance Adjust Timezone Date Time Currency Importance Event Actual Forecast Previous Jun 29 03:30 GBP Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) 0.60B 1.30B 1.10B 03:30 GBP Mortgage Approvals 43.00K 46.00K 43.00K 04:00 EUR Consumer Confidence -25.00 -30.00 -28.00 18:01 GBP GfK Consumer Confidence -25.00 -25.00 -27.00 18:15 JPY Manufacturing PMI 48.20 46.60 18:30 JPY Household Spending (YoY) 0.30% -1.50% -1.30% 18:30 JPY Unemployment Rate 5.20% 5.20% 5.00% 20:00 AUD HIA New Home Sales -5.70% 0.50% 20:30 AUD Private Sector Credit (MoM) -0.10% 0.20% 0.10% 20:30 JPY Average Cash Earnings (YoY) -2.90% -3.00% -2.70% 22:00 NZD Business Confidence 6.00 1.90 Jun 30 00:00 JPY Housing Starts (YoY) -30.80% -27.60% -32.40% 01:00 GBP Nationwide HPI (MoM) 0.90% -0.40% 1.30% 01:00 CHF Consumption Indicator 0.77 0.91 02:55 EUR German Unemployment Change 31.00K 45.00K 7.00K 03:00 EUR M3 Money Supply (YoY) 3.70% 4.60% 4.90% 03:00 EUR Private Loans (YoY) 1.80% 2.10% 2.30% 03:30 GBP Current Account -8.50B -6.60B -8.80B 03:30 GBP GDP (QoQ) -2.40% -2.10% -1.90% 03:30 GBP Business Investment (QoQ) -7.60% -5.50% -5.50% 04:00 EUR CPI (YoY) -0.10% -0.20% 0.00% 04:00 EUR Italian CPI (MoM) 0.10% 0.20% 0.20% 07:30 CAD GDP (MoM) -0.10% -0.10% -0.30% 07:30 CAD RMPI (MoM) 2.20% 2.00% -0.30% 07:30 CAD IPPI (MoM) -1.10% -0.30% -0.50% 08:00 USD S&P/CS Home Price Indices Composite - 20 (YoY) -18.10% -18.60% -18.70% 08:45 USD Chicago PMI 39.90 38.60 34.90 09:00 USD CB Consumer Confidence 49.30 55.80 54.80 16:00 USD ABC/Washington Post Consumer Confidence -51.00 -47.00 -53.00 18:30 AUD AIG Manufacturing Index 38.40 37.50 18:50 JPY Tankan Large Manufacturers Index -48.00 -43.00 -58.00 18:50 JPY Tankan Non-Manufacturers Index -29.00 -27.00 -31.00 20:30 AUD Building Approvals (MoM) -12.50% 3.20% 4.10% 20:30 AUD Retail Sales (MoM) 1.00% 0.50% 0.30% Jul 1 01:00 EUR German Retail Sales (MoM) 0.50% -0.10% 0.50% 01:30 AUD Commodity Prices (YoY) -29.30% -23.40% 02:30 CHF SVME PMI 41.80 41.20 39.80 03:00 EUR Manufacturing PMI 42.60 42.40 42.40 03:30 GBP Manufacturing PMI 47.00 46.30 45.40 03:30 GBP Index of Services -1.20% 0.10% -1.60% 06:00 USD MBA Mortgage Applications -18.90% 6.60% 06:30 USD Challenger Job Cuts (YoY) -9.00% 7.40% 07:15 USD ADP Nonfarm Employment Change -473.00K -410.00K -485.00K 09:00 USD ISM Manufacturing Index 44.80 44.00 42.80 09:00 USD Pending Home Sales (MoM) 0.10% 1.70% 7.10% 09:00 USD Construction Spending (MoM) -0.90% -0.50% 0.60% 09:00 USD ISM Manufacturing Prices 50.00 46.70 43.50 09:30 USD Crude Oil Inventories -3.70M -3.80M Tentative USD Domestic Vehicle Sales 9.70M 9.80M 9.90M 18:50 JPY Monetary Base (YoY) 6.40% 8.10% 7.90% 20:30 AUD Trade Balance -0.56B -0.10B -0.28B 22:00 NZD ANZ Commodity Price Index (MoM) 0.20% 2.80% Jul 2 03:30 GBP Construction PMI 44.50 46.10 45.90 04:00 EUR PPI (MoM) -0.20% 0.10% -0.90% 04:00 EUR Unemployment Rate 9.50% 9.30% 9.30% 06:45 EUR Interest Rate Decision 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 07:30 USD Nonfarm Payrolls -467.00K -375.00K -322.00K 07:30 USD Unemployment Rate 9.50% 9.60% 9.40%
