Vesak Day

Banks will be closed due to Vesak Day.

MNI Business Sentiment Indicator

MNI China Business Sentiment Indicator, based on a monthly poll of Chinese business executives, tracks and predicts Chinese economic conditions, and provides important information ahead of official government data. Companies surveyed are listed on domestic stock markets or in Hong Kong, although some also have foreign listings. The survey sample includes roughly 75% manufacturing companies and 25% non-manufacturers.

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo.

Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey

The GfK Consumer Confidence is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (YoY)

The Producer Price Index released by the Statistics Finland measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Finland by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY)

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Gross Domestic Product s.a (QoQ)

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Germany. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of the German economic activity and health. A high reading or a better than expected number has a positive effect on the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Export Prices (YoY)

The Export Price Index released by Statistics Finland informs of the changes in the price of Finnish export goods and services. A rise in prices is a threat over the mid-term as higher prices mean lower demands to be expected.

Import Prices (YoY)

The Import Price Index released by Statistics Finland informs the changes in the price of imported products into the Finland. The higher the cost of imported goods, the stronger the effect they will have on inflation, making a higher probability of a rate rise. Therefore, a high reading should be taken as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Business Climate

The Business Climate released by INSEE is a survey of the current business condition in France. It indicates the performance of the overall French economy from a short-term perspective. Positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the Euro, whereas negative growth is seen as bearish.

Producer Price Index (YoY)

The Producer Price Index released by the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Spain by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

MPC Member Paul Fisher Speech

Paul Fisher has been the Bank of England's Executive Director for Markets since March 2009. He and his directorate are responsible for all Bank operations in financial markets and their balance sheet consequences; managing the UK's official foreign exchange reserves on behalf of HMT; market intelligence for monetary and financial stability.

Consumer Confidence (MoM)

The Consumer Confidence released by the National Institute of Economic Research is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Sweish Krona, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

IFO - Business Climate

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

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

The IFO Expectations released by the CESifo Group is closely watched as an early indicator of current conditions and business expectations for the next six months, where firms rate the future outlook as better, same, or worse. An optimistic view of those 7,000 business leaders and senior managers is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative, or bearish.
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Industrial Production (YoY)

The Industrial Production released by Statistics Austria shows the volume of production of Austrian industries such as factories and manufacturing. An uptrend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. If high industrial production growth comes out, this may generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the Euro.

Retail Sales (YoY)

The Retail Sales released by the Central Statistical Office is a measure of changes in sales of the Polish retail sector. It shows the performance of the retail sector in the short term. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. The changes are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Polish Zloty, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Foreign Arrivals

The Foreign Arrivals released by TurkStat measures the number of visitors to Turkey. As the tourism industry dominates a large part of the total GDP, the amount of arrivals are an important indicator of the overall economic condition. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Lira, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Unemployment (MoM)

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

Consumer Confidence

The Consumer Confidence released by the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica is a survey of the consumer opinions in Italy. It indicates the performance of the overall economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.

BBA Mortgage Approvals

The Mortgage Approvals published by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) measure the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous quarter. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Wage Inflation (MoM)

The Wage Inflation released by the National Institute of Statistics is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Wage Inflation (YoY)

The Wage Inflation released by the National Institute of Statistics is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

CBI Distributive Trades Survey - Realized (MoM)

The CBI Distributive Trades Survey released by the Confederation of British Industry is an indicator of short-term trends in the UK retail and wholesale distribution sector. This survey tend to have an impact on the formulation of economic policy at the Bank of England and within Government. Usually, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

German Buba President Weidmann speech

Dr Jens Weidmann is the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank. He is member of the Governing Council of the ECB and has some responsabilities: Communication, Legal, Economics Research Centre...

Durable Goods Orders

The Durable Goods Orders, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, such as motor vehicles and appliances. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. The final figure shows the state of US production activity. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD.

Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation

The Durable Goods Orders measures, released by the US Census Bureau, the cost of orders received by manufacturers for durable goods, which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the transport sector. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.

Jobless Rate

The Jobless Rate released by INEGI is the number of unemployed workers compared to all the active workers in the economy. If the number rises, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Mexican labor market and thus a weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Mexican Peso, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

Jobless Rate s.a

The Jobless Rate figure released by INEGI is the number of unemployed workers in the economy. If the number rises, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Mexican labor market and thus a weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Mexican Peso, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

Leading Indicator

The Leading Indicators released by the National Bank of Belgium measures future trends of the overall economic activity including industrial confidence, orders inflow/demand, tendency in manufacturing, and more. It is considered as a measure for economic stability in Belgium. This event generates some volatility for the Euro. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish).

Accumulated Current Account/GDP

The current account, released by the Bank of Mexico is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services and interest payments into and out of Mexico compared to GDP. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into Mexico exceeds the capital reduction. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Mexican Peso, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Current Account, $ (QoQ)

The current account released by the Bank of Mexico is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services and interest payments into and out of Mexico. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into Mexico exceeds the capital reduction. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Mexican Peso, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Buddha Purnima

Banks will be closed due to Buddha Purnima.

Waisak Day

Banks will be closed due to Waisak Day.

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo.

Consumer Sentiment Index

The Consumer Sentiment Index released by the Bank of Korea is a leading survey that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer sentiment stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Korean Won, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY volatility. Generally speaking, if the BoJ minutes show a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a dovish outlook is seen as negative (or bearish).