RBA Meeting's Minutes Link

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. Generally speaking, if the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.

Consumer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People’s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. It captures the average changes in prices received by Chinese domestic producers of commodities in all stages of processing (crude materials, intermediate materials, and finished goods). Changes in the PPI are widely considered as an indicator of commodity inflation. If the Producer Price Index increase is excesive, it would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, The People’s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.

Consumer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Consumer Price Index is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It is a measure of retail price variations within a representative basket of goods and services. The result is a comprehensive summary of the results extracted from the urban consumer price index and rural consumer price index. The purchase power of the CNY is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A substantial consumer price index increase would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, potentially prompting The People’s Bank of China to tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. It captures the average changes in prices received by Chinese domestic producers of commodities in all stages of processing (crude materials, intermediate materials, and finished goods). Changes in the PPI are widely considered as an indicator of commodity inflation. If the Producer Price Index increase is excesive, it would indicate that inflation has become a destabilizing factor in the economy, The People’s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the CNY.

Import Price Index (MoM) Link

Import price index, released by Deutsche Bundesbank, measures the change in prices for goods imported by Germany. The Import Price Index is important in distinguishing changes in trade volume versus changes in trade prices. Whereas growth in import volume suggests stronger consumer demand and economic expansion, growth in import prices suggests higher production costs and inflationary pressures.

Import Price Index (YoY) Link

Import price index, released by Deutsche Bundesbank, measures the change in prices for goods imported by Germany . The Import Price Index is important in distinguishing changes in trade volume versus changes in trade prices. Whereas growth in import volume suggests stronger consumer demand and economic expansion, growth in import prices suggests higher production costs and inflationary pressures.

Gross Domestic Product (YoY) Link

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics Finland is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by Finland. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of Finnish economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the Czech Statistical Office measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the Czech Republic 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 Koruna, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the Czech Statistical Office measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the Czech Republic 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 Koruna, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Industrial Production (YoY) Link

The Industrial Production released by TurkStat shows the volume of production of Turkish industries such as factories and manufacturing. An uptrend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise. If there is industrial production growth, this may generate a positive (or bullish) sentiment for the Lira.

Industrial Orders n.s.a (YoY) Link

The Industrial Orders released by the National Institute of Statistics is an indicator that includes shipments, inventories, and new and unfilled orders. An increase in the orders total may indicate an expansion in the Italian economy and could be an inflationary factor. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is negative.

Industrial Orders s.a (MoM) Link

The Industrial Orders released by the National Institute of Statistics is an indicator that includes shipments, inventories, and new and unfilled orders. An increase in the orders total may indicate an expansion in the Italian economy and could be an inflationary factor. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is negative.

Industrial Sales n.s.a. (YoY) Link

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

Industrial Sales s.a. (MoM) Link

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

Corporate Sector Wages Link

The Corporate Sector Wages released by the Central Statistical Office is an indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. This figure can provide insight on the Polish employment situation. A high reading is positive for the Zloty, whereas a low reading is negative.

Claimant Count Rate Link

The Claimant Count Rate released by the National Statistics is a monthly measure of unemployment in the UK It indicates the health of the UK labor market. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the UK labor market, while it indicates economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures if the rate is down. Generally, a decrease of the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is seen as negative.

Claimant Count Change Link

The Claimant Change released by the National Statistics presents the number of unemployed people in the UK. There is a tendency to influence the GBP volatility. Generally speaking, a rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally, a high reading is seen as negative (or bearish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).

ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) Link

The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.

Average Earnings excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr) Link

The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Average Earnings including Bonus (3Mo/Yr) Link

The Average Earing Including Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

9-Month Letras Auction Link

The figures displayed in the calendar represent the average yield on the Letras del Tesoro auctioned.

3-Month Letras Auction Link

The figures displayed in the calendar represent the average yield on the Letras del Tesoro auctioned.

Trade Balance s.a. Link

The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the EUR. Generally, if a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the EUR.

Trade Balance n.s.a. Link

The Trade Balance released by the Eurostat is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the EUR. Generally, if a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the EUR.

ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment Link

The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. A positive number means that the share of optimists outweighs the share of pessimists. usually, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).

Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) Link

The EU Norm Inflation released by the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU Member States. Similar to the national Consumer Price Indices (CPI), the inflation proxy also included personal computers, new cars and airfares while excluding owner/occupier housing and council tax. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the common currency, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Consumer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Consumer Price Index released by the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of EUR is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

Consumer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Consumer Price Index released by the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of EUR is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) Link

The EU Norm Inflation released by the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU Member States. Similar to the national Consumer Price Indices (CPI), the inflation proxy also included personal computers, new cars and airfares while excluding owner/occupier housing and council tax. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the common currency, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment Link

The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).

ZEW Survey - Current Situation Link

The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).

10-y Bond Auction Link

Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the bonds auctioned by UK Debt Management Office (DMO). The yield on the bonds represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity.

Global Trade Balance Link

The Trade Balance released by the National Institute of Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the Euro. If a steady demand in exchange for Italian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the common currency.

Trade Balance EU Link

The Trade Balance released by the National Institute of Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. If a steady demand in exchange for Italian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the Euro.

MNB Interest Rate Decision Link

The Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Magyar Nemzti Bank. If the bank is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates, it is seen as positive, or bullish, for the HUF, while a dovish outlook for the economy (or a rate cut) is seen as negative, or bearish, for the currency.

Net Inflation Link

The Net Inflation released by the Central Statistical Office is a measure of price movements over a range of goods. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Zloty, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Canadian portfolio investment in foreign securities Link

The Canadian investment in foreign securities released by the Statistics Canada shows the movements of outcoming investments (money market, stocks and bonds) from Canada. It also indicates the climate of Canadian investors into foreign securities. This event causes volatility in the CAD. Normally, an increasing number of investments is seen as positive prospect of the Canadian economy (or bullish sentiment for the CAD).

Foreign portfolio investment in Canadian securities Link

The International Securities released by the Statistics Canada shows the movements of incoming and outcoming investments (money market, stocks and bonds) from Canada. It also indicates the climate of foreign investors into Canadian securities and the CAD itself. This event causes volatility in the CAD. Generally, an increasing number of investments is seen as positive prospect of the Canadian economy (or bullish sentiment for the CAD).

Redbook index (YoY) Link

The Johnson Redbook Index, released by Redbook Research Inc., is a sales-weighted of year-over-year same-store sales growth in a sample of large US general merchandise retailers representing about 9.000 stores. By dollar value, the index represents over 80% of the equivalent "official" retail sales series collected and published by the US Department of Commerce.

Redbook index (MoM) Link

The Johnson Redbook Index, released by Redbook Research Inc., is a sales-weighted of year-over-year same-store sales growth in a sample of large US general merchandise retailers representing about 9.000 stores. By dollar value, the index represents over 80% of the equivalent "official" retail sales series collected and published by the US Department of Commerce.

MPC Member Cunliffe Speech Link

Sir Jon Cunliffe became Deputy Governor for Financial Stability of the Bank of England on 1 November 2013. He is a member of the Bank’s Financial Policy and Monetary Policy Committees, the Bank’s Court of Directors and the Prudential Regulation Authority Board.

Industrial Production (MoM) Link

The Industrial Production released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shows the volume of production of US industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend 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 USD.

Capacity Utilization Link

The Capacity Utilization released by the Federal Reserve Board is the percentage of the US production capacity which is actually used over the short-time period. It is indicative of overall growth and demand in the U.S. economy. A high capacity utilization stimulates inflationary pressures. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

NAHB Housing Market Index Link

NAHB Housing Market Index is released by the National Association of Home Builders. It presents home sales and expected home buildings in the future indicating housing market trend in the United States. The growth rate of the housing market affects the USD volatility. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

JOLTS Job Openings Link

JOLTS Job Openings is a survey done by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to help measure job vacancies. It collects data from employers including retailers, manufacturers and different offices each month.

GDT Price Index Link

The GDT Price Index, released by Global Dairy Trade, uses a weighted-average of the percentage changes in prices. GDT Price Indices are used to avoid the bias of a simple weighted average price, and to give a more accurate reflection of the price movements between trading events.

4-Week Bill Auction Link

Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the bills auctioned by US Department of Treasury. Treasury bills are short-term securities maturing in one year or less. The yield on the bills represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield volatility and compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security as an indicator of the government debt situation.

Total Net TIC Flows Link

The total Net TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

Net Long-Term TIC Flows Link

The Net Long-Term TIC Flows is released by the US Department of Treasury. TIC stands for Treasury International Capital. It shows in and out flows of financial resources in the United States. The TIC flows is one of the major events in the market, as it is seen by most participants as the Government resource for offsetting the current Trade Deficit. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

FOMC Member Daly speech Link

Mary Daly has become the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank head on October 1st, 2018. She has worked in the San Francisco bank since 1966, formerly the research director, and generally seen as a dove. With her appointment, she became an effective voting member of the Fed's Committee.

API Weekly Crude Oil Stock Link

API’s Weekly Statistical Bulletin (WSB) has reported total U.S. and regional data relating to refinery operations and the production of the four major petroleum products: motor gasoline, kerosene jet fuel, distillate (by sulfur content), and residual fuel oil. These products represent more than 85% of total petroleum industry.

RBA Assist Gov Debelle Speech Link

Guy Debelle is the Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since March 2007. In that role, he has oversight of the Bank's operations in the domestic and global financial markets, including the management of Australia's foreign reserves. He briefs the Reserve Bank Board on developments in financial markets at the monthly Board meetings and participates as the Bank's representative in a number of global fora, including the BIS Committee on Global Financial Stability.

Westpac Leading Index (MoM) Link

The Westpac Leading Index released by the Melbourne Institute tracks nine gauges of economic activity, including share prices and telephone installations, to provide an indication of how the economy will perform. It tends to have an impact on the AUD volatility. Generally speaking, the more positive the reading, the better for the currency, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish)

Chung Yeung Festival Link

Banks will be closed due to Chung Yeung Festival.

Chung Yeung Festival Link

Banks will be closed today.

EU Brexit Summit Link

European leaders meet to discuss a potential agreement on the Brexit terms.

EU Brexit Summit Link

European and UK leaders meet to discuss a potential agreement on the Brexit terms.

M2 Money Supply (YoY) Link

The M2 Money Supply is released by The People’s Bank of China measures all the CNY in circulation, encompassing cash, notes and coins as well as money held in bank accounts. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the interest rates. Generally speaking, An acceleration of the M2 money is considered as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a decline is as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

New Loans Link

New loans, released by People's Bank of China, are the value of new yuan-denominated loans issued to consumers and businesses during the previous month.

FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD) (YoY) Link

The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) is released by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China presents the total investment capital made by foreign enterprises, economic organizations and individuals (including overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, and Chinese enterprises registered abroad) in accordance with Chinese relevant policies, laws and regulations, with cash, goods, technology start-up wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, and Chinese domestic companies or economic entities, foreign joint ventures, cooperative enterprises or joint development of resources for investment (including reinvestment of foreign investment income), and projects approved by the relevant governmental departments. A large foreign direct investment is indicative of overall growth and demand in the China economy. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CNY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.

Money Supply Growth Link

The Money Supply Growth released by the Bank of Korea measures the South Korean currency in circulation, encompassing notes and coins as well as money held in bank accounts. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rates. An acceleration of the money supply is considered as positive for the Won, whereas a decline is negative.

HICP (YoY) Link

The HICP released by Statistics Austria is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU similar to the national consumer price indices (CPI). Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

HICP (MoM) Link

The HICP released by Statistics Austria is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU similar to the national consumer price indices (CPI). Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

EU Norm Inflation (YoY) Link

The EU Norm Inflation released by Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU Member States. Similar to the national Consumer Price Indices (CPI), the inflation proxy also included personal computers, new cars and airfares while excluding owner/occupier housing and council tax. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

EU Norm Inflation (MoM) Link

The EU Norm Inflation released by Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic is a measure of price movements harmonized across EU Member States. Similar to the national Consumer Price Indices (CPI), the inflation proxy also included personal computers, new cars and airfares while excluding owner/occupier housing and council tax. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

ECB's Praet Speech Link

Peter Praet is a member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board since June 2011.

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the Central Statistical Office measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Poland 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 Zloty, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

DCLG House Price Index (YoY) Link

The House Price Index released by the Office for National Statistics shows changes in housing prices with the use of mix-adjusted method. The Index shows insight into housing trends and is considered as a key indicator for inflationary pressures. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive or (bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

PPI Core Output (YoY) n.s.a Link

Producer Prices Index Core Output, released by National Statistics, excludes volatile items such as food and energy. The Core PPI is generally a better measure of inflation because it excludes those items whose short-term price fluctuations can distort inflationary data.

Producer Price Index - Input (YoY) n.s.a Link

The Producer Price Index Input released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by the UK manufactures when buying goods and services. It captures changes in the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by the UK Manufactures. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index - Input (MoM) n.s.a Link

The Producer Price Index Input released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by the UK manufactures when buying goods and services. It captures changes in the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by the UK Manufactures. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index - Output (MoM) n.s.a Link

The Producer Price Index Out released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the price changes of goods produced by UK manufacturers. Generally speaking, a price hike generates higher retail prices for consumers. Thus, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index - Output (YoY) n.s.a Link

The Producer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a monthly measurement of the price changes of goods produced by UK manufacturers. Generally speaking, a price hike generates higher retail prices for consumers. Thus, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

PPI Core Output (MoM) n.s.a Link

Producer Prices Index Core Output, released by National Statistics, excludes volatile items such as food and energy. The Core PPI is generally a better measure of inflation because it excludes those items whose short-term price fluctuations can distort inflationary data.

FPC Meeting Minutes Link

Bank of England Financial Policy Committee Minutes are a detailed record of the FPC's most recent meeting. The report, which is released quarterly, provides in-depth insights into the financial conditions and decisions towards financial stability.

Retail Price Index (MoM) Link

Retail Price Index released by the National Statistics is a statistical measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is widely considered as a key measure of inflation that indicates an accurate reflection of the cost of living. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Price Index (YoY) Link

Retail Price Index released by the National Statistics is a statistical measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is widely considered as a key measure of inflation that indicates an accurate reflection of the cost of living. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Consumer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends.Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Consumer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. The purchase power of GBP is dragged down by inflation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Core Consumer Price Index released by the National Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. "Core" excludes seasonally volatile products such as food and energy in order to capture an accurate calculation. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) Link

The report released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Usually, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative.

Construction Output s.a (MoM) Link

The report released by the Eurostat is the output of the construction industry, in both the private and public sectors. It shows the strength of the construction industry, which, at the same time, hints at the investments made in this sector of the economy. Usually, a high reading is positive for the EUR, while a low reading is negative.

Consumer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM) Link

The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

Consumer Price Index - Core (YoY) Link

The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

Consumer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

30-y Bond Auction Link

Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the Federal Bonds auctioned by Deutsche Bundesbank. German Federal Bonds have maturities of above then thirty years. The yield on the bonos represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield volatility and compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security as an indicator of the government debt situation.

MBA Mortgage Applications Link

The MBA Mortgage Applications released by the Mortgage Bankers Association presents various mortgage applications. It is considered as a leading indicator of the U.S Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall US economy. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Sales (YoY) Link

The retail Sales released by the Statistics South Africa Head Office measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the Rand, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Housing Starts Change Link

The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Manufacturing Shipments (MoM) Link

The Manufacturing Shipment released by the Statistics Canada examines overall Shipments of Canada. It can be seen expected market demand. Generally speaking, a growing number of goods including unsold inventories indicates a fall in the market demand,which anticipates bearish for the CAD. Also, a decreasing shipment is seen as negative (or bearish). On the other hand, an increasing shipment is seen as positive (or bullish).

Housing Starts (MoM) Link

The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Building Permits Change Link

The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some volatility to the USD. Normally, the more growing number of permits, the more positive (or bullish) for the USD.

Building Permits (MoM) Link

The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some volatility to the USD. Normally, the more growing number of permits, the more positive (or bullish) for the USD.

Unemployment Rate Link

The Unemployment Rate released by the The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Russian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Russian 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 Russian Ruble, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the Federal State Statistics Service measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Russian 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 Russian Ruble, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the Federal State Statistics Service measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Russian 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 Russian Ruble, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

EIA Crude Oil Stocks change Link

The EIA Crude Oil stockpiles report is a weekly measure of the change in the number of barrels in stock of crude oil and its derivates, and it's released by the Energy Information Administration. This report tends to generate large price volatility, as oil prices impact on worldwide economies, affecting the most, commodity related currencies such as the Canadian dollar. Despite it has a limited impact among currencies, this report tends to affect the price of oil itself, and, therefore, had a more notorious impact on WTI crude futures.

Industrial ouput (YoY) Link

Industrial output, released by Banco de la República de Colombia, measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the COP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the COP.

FOMC Member Brainard Speech Link

Lael Brainard took office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on June 16, 2014, to fill an unexpired term ending January 31, 2026.

German Buba President Weidmann speech Link

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...

MPC Member Broadbent Speech Link

Dr Ben Broadbent joined the Monetary Policy Committee of Bank of England in 2011. He was formerly an Economic Adviser at HM Treasury, and Assistant Professor of Economics at Columbia University from 1997-2000. For the decade prior to his appointment to the MPC, Dr Broadbent was Senior European Economist at Goldman Sachs, during which time he researched and wrote widely on the UK economy and monetary policy.

FOMC Minutes Link

FOMC stands for The Federal Open Market Committee that organizes 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy.

Retail Sales (YoY) Link

The retail sales released by the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the colombian krone, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Exports (YoY) Link

Exports of goods and services, released by Japan Customs, consist of transactions of goods ans services (sales, barter, gifts or grants) from residents to non-residents.

Imports (YoY) Link

Imports of goods and services, released by Ministry of Finance, consist of transactions in goods and services (purchases, barters, gifts or grants) from non-residents to residents.

Merchandise Trade Balance Total Link

The Merchandise Trade Balance Total released by the Ministry of Finance is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Japan is so much dependant on exports that the Japanese economy heavily relies on a trade surplus. Therefore, any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for Japanese exports is seen, that would turn into a positive.

Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance Link

The Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance is released by the Ministry of Finance and it's a seasonal measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Japan is so much dependant on exports. A high reading is positive for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Foreign investment in Japan stocks Link

Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market’s currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).

Foreign bond investment Link

Securities investment, released by Ministry of Finance, referrers to bonds issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity in the domestic market’s currency. The report is released by the Ministry of Finance, detailing the flows from the public sector excluding Bank of Japan. The net data shows the difference of capital inflow and outflow. A positive difference indicates net sales of foreign securities by residents (capital inflow), and a negative difference indicates net purchases of foreign securities by residents (capital outflow).

EcoFin Meeting Link

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council, the main decision-making body of the Council of the European Union, is composed by the Finance Ministers of the 27 European Union member states. The EcoFin covers areas such as coordinated economic measures, budgetary policies, public finances, capital movements and financial markets. The Ecofin can also gather the only 17 members of the Euro Area to examine measures related to the Euro and the EMU. An informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs (Ecofin) Council is traditionally hosted by the Member State holding the EU presidency, Cyprus in this case.

EU Brexit Summit Link

European leaders meet to discuss a potential agreement on the Brexit terms.

Part-time employment Link

Employment, released by Australian Statistician, is the total number of people above a specified age, who in a short reference period, were in paid employment or self-employment. Paid employment includes people who worked in the reference period or who had a job but were temporaly absent from work. A part-time job is a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job.

Fulltime employment Link

Employment, released by Australian Statistician, is the total number of people above a specified age, who in a short reference period, were in paid