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2009-02-09T03:20:00+03:30
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JPY
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Medium Impact Expected
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Core Machinery Orders m/m
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-1.7%
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-8.6%
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-16.2%
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Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new private-sector purchase orders placed with manufacturers for machines, excluding ships and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of production - rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders; | Also Called: Machine Orders;
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2009-02-09T04:00:00+03:30
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AUD
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Medium Impact Expected
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ANZ Job Advertisements m/m
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-6.3%
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-9.7%
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Source: ANZ (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of jobs advertised in the major daily newspapers and websites covering the capital cities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the first Monday after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: This data tends to have more impact when it's released ahead of the government employment data rather than after; | Acro Expand: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ);
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2009-02-09T08:30:00+03:30
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JPY
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Low Impact Expected
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Economy Watchers Sentiment
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17.1
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13.3
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15.9
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Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed workers who directly observe consumer spending by virtue of their job; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 9 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 9, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 50.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism; | Derived Via: Survey of about 2,050 workers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current economic conditions; | Also Called: Eco Watchers Current Index;
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2009-02-09T09:32:00+03:30
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JPY
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Low Impact Expected
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Prelim Machine Tool Orders y/y
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-84.4%
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-71.8%
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FF Notice: Source released data 2 minutes later than scheduled; | Source: JMTBA (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new orders placed with machine tool manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of this report released about a week apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not reported for lack of significance; | Acro Expand: Japan Machine Tool Builders Association (JMTBA);
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2009-02-09T10:30:00+03:30
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EUR
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Medium Impact Expected
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German Trade Balance
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10.7B
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10.0B
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10.9B
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Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the seasonally adjusted data (as most FF numbers are), not to be confused with the non-seasonally adjusted number reported by some news agencies. A positive number indicates that more goods were exported than imported; | Why Traders Care: Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports. Export demand also impacts production and prices at domestic manufacturers; | Also Called: Foreign Trade;
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2009-02-09T13:00:00+03:30
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EUR
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Low Impact Expected
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Sentix Investor Confidence
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-36.1
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-31.2
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-34.4
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Source: Sentix (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed investors and analysts; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first or second Monday of the current month; | Next Release: Mar 9, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 0.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - investors and analysts are highly informed by virtue of their job, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity; | Derived Via: Survey of about 6,600 investors and analysts which asks respondents to rate the relative 6-month economic outlook for the Eurozone;
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2009-02-09T16:45:00+03:30
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CAD
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High Impact Expected
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Housing Starts
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154K
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165K
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172K
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Source: CMHC (latest release) | Measures: Annualized number of new residential buildings that began construction during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 16 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 9, 2009 | FF Notes: While this is monthly data, it's reported in an annualized format (monthly figure x12); | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health because building construction produces a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, jobs are created for the construction workers, subcontractors and inspectors are hired, and various construction services are purchased by the builder; | Acro Expand: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC);
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2009-02-09T23:59:59+03:30
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EUR
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Low Impact Expected
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Eurogroup Meetings
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Source: Eurogroup (latest release) | Next Release: Mar 9, 2009 | FF Notes: Eurogroup meetings are usually held in Brussels and attended by the Eurogroup President, Finance Ministers from euro area member states, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. They discuss a range of financial issues, such as euro support mechanisms and government finances. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering meeting objectives may be released after the meetings have concluded; | Why Traders Care: The Eurogroup coordinates economic policies of the 19 euro area member states, and their initiatives and decisions can have a widespread effect on the Eurozone's economic health;
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Medium Impact Expected
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Treasury Sec Geithner Speaks
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Description: Due to hold a press conference on the Obama administration's Financial Stability Plan, in Washington DC; | Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Speaker: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner; | Next Release: Feb 10, 2009 | FF Notes: US Treasury Secretary Jan 2009 - Jan 2013. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have direct market impact are listed on the calendar; | Why Traders Care: It's the Treasury Secretary's job to communicate the US President's economic policies, and his speeches are often used to signal policy shifts to the public and to foreign governments;
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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CNY
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Medium Impact Expected
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PPI y/y
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-3.3%
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-2.7%
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-1.1%
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Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods purchased and sold by producers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when producers pay and charge more for goods the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer; | Acro Expand: Producer Price Index (PPI);
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism
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44.6
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45.0
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45.5
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Source: RealClearMarkets (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the start of the current month; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 50.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism. Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the data is released; | Derived Via: Survey of about 1,500 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of economic conditions including six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, and confidence in federal economic policies; | Also Called: RCM/TIPP Consumer Confidence; | Acro Expand: RealClearMarkets (RCM), TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics (TIPP);
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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JOLTS Job Openings
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2.69M
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2.86M
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Number of job openings during the reported month, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: It's released late, but can impact the market because job openings are a leading indicator of overall employment; | Why Traders Care: Job creation is an important leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Acro Expand: Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS);
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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FOMC Member Dudley Speaks
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Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "The Case for TIPS" at the Federal Reserve Bank, in New York; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Mar 6, 2009 | FF Notes: FOMC voting member Jan 2009 - Jun 2018; | Why Traders Care: Federal Reserve FOMC members vote on where to set the nation's key interest rates and their public engagements are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy;
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2009-02-10T00:00:00+03:30
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GBP
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Medium Impact Expected
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RICS House Price Balance
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-76%
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-72%
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-74%
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Source: RICS (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed property surveyors; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 11 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Data represents the percentage of surveyors reporting a price increase in their designated area. Above 0.0% indicates more surveyors reported a rise in prices, below indicates more reported a fall; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of housing inflation because surveyors have access to the most recent price data by virtue of their job; | Acro Expand: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS);
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2009-02-10T03:31:00+03:30
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GBP
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Medium Impact Expected
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BRC Retail Sales Monitor y/y
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1.1%
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-3.3%
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Source: British Retail Consortium (latest release) | Measures: Change in the value of same-store sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the first Tuesday after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Leads the government-released retail data by about 10 days, but has a narrower focus as it only includes retailers who belong to the BRC. Full reports are only available to BRC subscribers; | Also Called: Like-for-like Retail Sales; | Acro Expand: British Retail Consortium (BRC);
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2009-02-10T04:00:00+03:30
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AUD
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Low Impact Expected
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NAB Business Confidence
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-32
| null |
-20
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Source: National Australia Bank Limited (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed businesses, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 11 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions. There's a quarterly and monthly version of this survey - although the monthly survey is more timely and tends to have greater impact, the quarterly version has a larger sample size and additional questions regarding expectations; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - businesses react quickly to market conditions, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity such as spending, hiring, and investment; | Derived Via: Survey of about 350 businesses which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current business conditions; | Acro Expand: National Australia Bank (NAB);
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2009-02-10T04:30:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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President Obama Speaks
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Description: Due to hold a press conference on the Financial Stability and Recovery Plan, in Washington DC; | Source: White House (latest release) | Speaker: US President Barack Obama; | Next Release: Feb 26, 2009 | FF Notes: US President Jan 2009 - Jan 2017. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have direct market impact are listed on the calendar;
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2009-02-10T05:30:00+03:30
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CNY
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Medium Impact Expected
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CPI y/y
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1.0%
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0.8%
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1.2%
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Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | Why Traders Care: Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to respond by raising interest rates; | Derived Via: The average price of various goods and services are sampled and then compared to the sampling done a year earlier; | Acro Expand: Consumer Price Index (CPI);
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2009-02-10T06:30:00+03:30
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EUR
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Medium Impact Expected
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German Buba President Weber Speaks
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Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Moral Hazard, Market Discipline and Self-Regulation - What Have We Learnt?" at the 50th Anniversary of the Malaysian Central Bank, in Kuala Lampur; | Source: Bundesbank (latest release) | Speaker: Deutsche Bundesbank President Axel Weber; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Mar 17, 2009 | FF Notes: Deutsche Bundesbank President and voting member of the ECB Governing Council Apr 2004 - Apr 2011. He's believed to be one of the most influential members of the council; | Why Traders Care: ECB Governing Council members vote on where to set the Eurozone's key interest rates and their public engagements are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Deutsche Bundesbank (Buba), European Central Bank (ECB);
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2009-02-10T08:30:00+03:30
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JPY
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Low Impact Expected
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Consumer Confidence
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26.4
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25.2
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26.2
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Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed households, excluding single-person homes; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 3 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | Why Traders Care: Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Derived Via: Survey of about 8,400 households which asks respondents to rate the relative level of economic conditions including overall livelihood, income growth, employment, and climate for major purchases; | Also Called: Consumer Mood, Household Confidence;
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2009-02-10T11:15:00+03:30
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EUR
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Medium Impact Expected
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French Industrial Production m/m
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-1.8%
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-1.9%
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-2.8%
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Source: INSEE (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - production reacts quickly to ups and downs in the business cycle and is correlated with consumer conditions such as employment levels and earnings; | Also Called: Industrial Output;
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2009-02-10T11:45:00+03:30
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CHF
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Medium Impact Expected
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CPI m/m
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-0.8%
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-0.5%
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-0.5%
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 3 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 6, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the earliest major inflation data released by any country, coming just days after the month ends; | Why Traders Care: Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate; | Derived Via: The average price of various goods and services are sampled and then compared to the previous sampling; | Acro Expand: Consumer Price Index (CPI);
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2009-02-10T12:15:00+03:30
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AUD
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High Impact Expected
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RBA Gov Stevens Speaks
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Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Financial System Complexity and Implications for the Conduct of Monetary Policy" at the Bank Negara Malaysia High-level Conference 2009, in Kuala Lumpur; | Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Speaker: RBA Governor Glenn Stevens; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 20, 2009 | FF Notes: RBA Governor Sep 2006 - Sep 2016. Volatility is often experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher interest rate clues; | Why Traders Care: As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA);
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2009-02-10T12:30:00+03:30
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EUR
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Low Impact Expected
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Italian Industrial Production m/m
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-2.5%
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-2.0%
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-3.5%
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Source: Istat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 18, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - production reacts quickly to ups and downs in the business cycle and is correlated with consumer conditions such as employment levels and earnings; | Also Called: Industrial Output;
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2009-02-10T13:00:00+03:30
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GBP
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Medium Impact Expected
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Goods Trade Balance
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-7.4B
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-8.1B
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-8.1B
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Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: A positive number indicates that more goods were exported than imported; | Why Traders Care: Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports. Export demand also impacts production and prices at domestic manufacturers; | Also Called: Visible Trade Balance;
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2009-02-10T13:30:00+03:30
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GBP
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Low Impact Expected
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CB Leading Index m/m
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-0.6%
| null |
-1.0%
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Source: The Conference Board Inc. (latest release) | Measures: Change in the level of a composite index based on 7 economic indicators; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy, but it tends to have a muted impact because most of the indicators used in the calculation are released previously; | Derived Via: Combined reading of 7 economic indicators related to production, new orders, consumer confidence, stock prices, and interest rate spreads; | Also Called: Leading Indicators; | Acro Expand: The Conference Board (CB);
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2009-02-10T14:08:00+03:30
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GBP
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Low Impact Expected
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10-y Bond Auction
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3.94|1.8
| null |
4.04|1.4
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Source: Debt Management Office (latest release) | Measures: Average yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Variable, about 11 times per year; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Auction results are reported in an 'X.XX|X.X' format - the first number is the average interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second number is the bid-to-cover ratio (number of bids made per bid accepted). Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the data is released; | Why Traders Care: Yields are set by bond market investors, and therefore they can be used to decipher investors' outlook on future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio represents bond market liquidity and demand, which can be used to gauge investor confidence; | Also Called: Gilt Auction, Treasury Auction;
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2009-02-10T16:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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NFIB Small Business Index
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84.1
| null |
85.2
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Source: NFIB (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed small businesses; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the second Tuesday after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: Small Businesses are defined as an independent for-profit enterprise that employ between 1 and 250 people, not including the owners; | Derived Via: Survey of small businesses which asks respondents to rate the relative level of economic conditions including labor markets, inventories and sales, capital spending, inflation, earnings and wages, and credit markets; | Acro Expand: National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB);
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2009-02-10T17:30:00+03:30
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CAD
|
High Impact Expected
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BOC Gov Carney Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to testify, along with Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, before Standing Committee on Finance, in Ottawa; | Source: Bank of Canada (latest release) | Speaker: BOC Governor Mark Carney; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Mar 30, 2009 | FF Notes: BOC Governor Feb 2008 - May 2013. Volatility is sometimes experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher interest rate clues. In Nov 2012 it was announced that Carney would head the Bank of England in Jul 2013, thereby also making the pound potentially sensitive to his speeches; | Why Traders Care: As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Bank of Canada (BOC);
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2009-02-10T18:30:00+03:30
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USD
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Low Impact Expected
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Final Wholesale Inventories m/m
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-1.4%
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-0.8%
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-0.9%
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Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of goods held in inventory by wholesalers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Preliminary release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 2 versions of this indicator released about a week apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release, which the source first reported in Aug 2016, is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; | Why Traders Care: It's a signal of future business spending because companies are more likely to purchase goods once they have depleted inventories;
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2009-02-10T19:30:00+03:30
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USD
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High Impact Expected
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Fed Announcement
| null | null | null |
FF Notice: For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Description: Fed releases a joint statement along with the US Treasury on the Financial Stability Plan; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Random; | Next Release: Mar 3, 2009 | FF Notes: In addition to the scheduled FOMC statements, the Fed releases various unscheduled statements - these statements are grouped under this event; | Why Traders Care: It's a tool the FOMC uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains policy decisions and commentary about economic conditions that impact their decisions; | Also Called: Fed Statement; | Acro Expand: Federal Reserve (Fed);
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2009-02-10T21:30:00+03:30
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USD
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High Impact Expected
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Fed Chairman Bernanke Testifies
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to testify on the Federal Reserve's efforts to provide liquidity in the current financial crisis before the House Financial Services Committee, in Washington DC; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 24, 2009 | FF Notes: The testimony usually comes in 2 parts: first he reads a prepared statement (a text version is made available on the Fed's website at the start), then the committee will hold a question and answer session. Since the questions are not known beforehand they can make for some unscripted moments that lead to heavy market volatility; | Why Traders Care: As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Federal Reserve (Fed);
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2009-02-10T23:00:00+03:30
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USD
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Medium Impact Expected
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Treasury Sec Geithner Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to testify on the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) before the Senate Banking Panel, in Washington DC; | Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Speaker: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner; | Next Release: Feb 11, 2009 | FF Notes: US Treasury Secretary Jan 2009 - Jan 2013. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have direct market impact are listed on the calendar; | Why Traders Care: It's the Treasury Secretary's job to communicate the US President's economic policies, and his speeches are often used to signal policy shifts to the public and to foreign governments;
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2009-02-10T23:59:59+03:30
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EUR
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Low Impact Expected
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ECOFIN Meetings
| null | null | null |
Source: European Council (latest release) | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: ECOFIN meetings are usually held in Brussels and attended by Finance Ministers from EU member states. They discuss a range of financial issues, such as euro support mechanisms and government finances. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering meeting objectives may be released after the meetings have concluded; | Why Traders Care: ECOFIN is the Eurozone's broadest financial decision making body. The council coordinates economic policies of the 28 member states, and their initiatives and decisions can have a widespread effect on the Eurozone's economic health; | Acro Expand: The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN);
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
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GBP
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High Impact Expected
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BOE Monetary Policy Report
| null | null | null |
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly; | Next Release: May 13, 2009 | FF Notes: Report provides the BOE's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years. The BOE Governor also holds a press conference to discuss the report's contents after release. In Nov 2019 source changed report name from Inflation Report to Monetary Policy Report; | Why Traders Care: It provides valuable insight into the bank's view of economic conditions and inflation - the key factors that will shape the future of monetary policy and influence their interest rate decisions; | Acro Expand: Bank of England (BOE);
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
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CAD
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Low Impact Expected
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NHPI m/m
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-0.1%
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-0.3%
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-0.3%
|
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the selling price of new homes; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 20 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of the housing industry's health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity; | Acro Expand: New Housing Price Index (NHPI);
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
|
GBP
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Average Earnings Index 3m/y
|
3.2%
|
3.0%
|
3.2%
|
Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price businesses and the government pay for labor, including bonuses; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 18, 2009 | FF Notes: Data represents the 3-month moving average compared to the same period a year earlier. A figure that excludes bonuses is also released, but not included for lack of significance. Source changed series calculation formula as of Jan 2010; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when businesses pay more for labor the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer; | Also Called: Average Earnings Including Bonuses;
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
|
GBP
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Unemployment Rate
|
6.3%
|
6.3%
|
6.1%
|
Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Percentage of total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the past 3 months; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 18, 2009 | Why Traders Care: Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy; | Also Called: ILO Unemployment Rate, Jobless Rate;
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Trade Balance
|
-39.9B
|
-37.0B
|
-41.6B
|
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods and services during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: The goods portion has a muted impact because it's a duplicate of the Goods Trade Balance data released about 5 days earlier. A positive number indicates that more goods and services were exported than imported; | Why Traders Care: Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports. Export demand also impacts production and prices at domestic manufacturers; | Also Called: International Trade in Goods and Services;
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2009-02-11T00:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
FOMC Member Evans Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to speak about economic outlook at the CFA Society of Iowa, in Des Moines; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 18, 2009 | FF Notes: FOMC voting member Sep 2007 - Dec 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023; | Why Traders Care: Federal Reserve FOMC members vote on where to set the nation's key interest rates and their public engagements are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC);
|
2009-02-11T03:00:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Westpac Consumer Sentiment
|
-4.6%
| null |
-2.2%
|
Source: Westpac Banking Corporation (latest release) | Measures: Change in the level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the current month; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: The impact tends to be mild but varies from month to month due to volatility in the data set; | Why Traders Care: Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Derived Via: Survey of about 1,200 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, employment, and climate for major purchases; | Also Called: Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment;
|
2009-02-11T04:00:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Home Loans m/m
|
6.4%
|
3.6%
|
1.8%
|
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new loans granted for owner-occupied homes; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Nov 2019; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of demand in the housing market - most homes are financed, so it provides an excellent gauge of how many qualified buyers are entering the market; | Also Called: Dwelling Finance Commitments;
|
2009-02-11T07:30:00+03:30
|
CNY
|
High Impact Expected
|
USD-Denominated Trade Balance
|
39.1B
|
29.0B
|
39.0B
|
Source: CGAC | Measures: Trade Balance in US Dollars terms; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, excluding Feb, about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not have a reliable release schedule - this event will be listed with a date range or as 'Tentative' until the data is released. Tends to have a muted impact because similar insights are included with the Yuan-denominated Trade Balance, released about an hour earlier; | Acro Expand: Customs General Administration of China (CGAC);
|
2009-02-11T10:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
German Final CPI m/m
|
-0.5%
|
-0.5%
|
-0.5%
|
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 11 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Preliminary release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 2 versions of CPI released about 15 days apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; | Acro Expand: Consumer Price Index (CPI);
|
2009-02-11T13:00:00+03:30
|
GBP
|
High Impact Expected
|
Claimant Count Change
|
73.8K
|
88.5K
|
79.9K
|
Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 16 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 18, 2009 | FF Notes: It's the first indication of the employment situation, released a month earlier than the Unemployment Rate. Source changed series calculation formula as of Jun 2015; | Why Traders Care: Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy; | Also Called: Jobless Claims, Unemployment Change;
|
2009-02-11T13:37:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
German 10-y Bond Auction
|
3.28|1.2
| null |
3.12|1.3
|
Source: Bundesbank (latest release) | Measures: Average yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Variable, about 11 times per year; | Next Release: Mar 18, 2009 | FF Notes: Auction results are reported in an 'X.XX|X.X' format - the first number is the average interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second number is the bid-to-cover ratio (number of bids made per bid accepted). Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the data is released; | Why Traders Care: Yields are set by bond market investors, and therefore they can be used to decipher investors' outlook on future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio represents bond market liquidity and demand, which can be used to gauge investor confidence; | Also Called: Bund Auction;
|
2009-02-11T14:00:00+03:30
|
GBP
|
High Impact Expected
|
BOE Gov King Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to hold a press conference, along with other MPC members, about the Inflation Report, in London; | Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Speaker: BOE Governor Mervyn King; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 26, 2009 | FF Notes: BOE Governor Jul 2003 - Jun 2013. Volatility is often experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher interest rate clues; | Why Traders Care: As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: Bank of England (BOE);
|
2009-02-11T17:00:00+03:30
|
CAD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Trade Balance
|
-0.5B
|
0.8B
|
1.2B
|
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: A positive number indicates that more goods were exported than imported. About 75% of Canadian exports are purchased by the US; | Why Traders Care: Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports. Export demand also impacts production and prices at domestic manufacturers; | Also Called: International Merchandise Trade;
|
2009-02-11T18:20:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
FOMC Member Duke Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Stabilizing the Housing Market: Next Steps" at the Global Association of Risk Professionals 10th Annual Convention, in New York. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 16, 2009 | FF Notes: FOMC voting member Aug 2008 - Aug 2013; | Why Traders Care: Federal Reserve FOMC members vote on where to set the nation's key interest rates and their public engagements are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy;
|
2009-02-11T18:30:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Treasury Sec Geithner Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to testify on the financial and housing markets before the Senate Budget Committee, in Washington DC; | Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Speaker: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner; | Next Release: Feb 14, 2009 | FF Notes: US Treasury Secretary Jan 2009 - Jan 2013. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have direct market impact are listed on the calendar; | Why Traders Care: It's the Treasury Secretary's job to communicate the US President's economic policies, and his speeches are often used to signal policy shifts to the public and to foreign governments;
|
2009-02-11T19:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Crude Oil Inventories
|
4.7M
|
3.1M
|
7.2M
|
Source: Energy Information Administration (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, 4 days after the week ends; | Next Release: Feb 19, 2009 | FF Notes: While this is a US indicator, it most affects the loonie due to Canada's sizable energy sector; | Why Traders Care: It's the primary gauge of supply and demand imbalances in the market, which can lead to changes in production levels and price volatility; | Also Called: Crude Stocks, Crude Levels; | Acro Expand: Energy Information Administration (EIA);
|
2009-02-11T21:30:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
10-y Bond Auction
|
2.82|2.2
| null |
2.42|2.6
|
Source: Treasury Direct (latest release) | Measures: Highest yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Conducted monthly; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: Auction results are reported in an 'X.XX|X.X' format - the first number is the highest interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second number is the bid-to-cover ratio (number of bids made per bid accepted); | Why Traders Care: Yields are set by bond market investors, and therefore they can be used to decipher investors' outlook on future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio represents bond market liquidity and demand, which can be used to gauge investor confidence; | Also Called: Treasury Auction, Note Auction;
|
2009-02-11T22:30:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Federal Budget Balance
|
-83.8B
|
-80.0B
|
-83.6B
|
Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between the federal government's income and spending during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the eighth business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | FF Notes: A positive number indicates a budget surplus, a negative number indicates a deficit; | Also Called: Monthly Treasury Statement, Treasury Budget;
|
2009-02-11T23:59:59+03:30
|
JPY
|
Non-Economic
|
Bank Holiday
| null | null | null |
Description: Japanese banks will be closed in observance of National Foundation Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Mar 20, 2009 | FF Notes: Most Forex brokers remain open for every holiday except Christmas and New Year's Day. Stock markets and banks have slightly different holiday schedules; | Why Traders Care: Banks facilitate the majority of foreign exchange volume. When they are closed the market is less liquid and speculators become a more dominant market influence. This can lead to both abnormally low and abnormally high volatility;
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
NAB Quarterly Business Confidence
|
-31
| null |
-7
|
Source: National Australia Bank Limited (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed businesses, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 20 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Apr 30, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions. There's a quarterly and monthly version of this survey - although the monthly survey is more timely and tends to have greater impact, the quarterly version has a larger sample size and additional questions regarding expectations; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - businesses react quickly to market conditions, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity such as spending, hiring, and investment; | Derived Via: Survey of about 1,000 businesses which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current business conditions and expectations for the near and medium-term future; | Acro Expand: National Australia Bank (NAB);
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
CNY
|
Low Impact Expected
|
M2 Money Supply y/y
|
18.8%
|
18.5%
|
17.8%
|
Source: People's Bank of China (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and deposited in banks; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 11 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not have a reliable release schedule - this event will be listed with a date range or as 'Tentative' until the data is released; | Why Traders Care: It's positively correlated with interest rates - early in the economic cycle an increasing supply of money leads to additional spending and investment, and later in the cycle expanding money supply leads to inflation; | Also Called: Broad Money;
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Retail Sales m/m
|
1.0%
|
-0.8%
|
-3.0%
|
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 16 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; | Why Traders Care: It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity; | Also Called: Advance Retail Sales;
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Unemployment Rate
|
4.8%
|
4.7%
|
4.5%
|
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 15 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | Why Traders Care: Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions; | Also Called: Jobless Rate;
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
30-y Bond Auction
|
3.54|2.0
| null |
4.31|2.1
|
Source: Treasury Direct (latest release) | Measures: Highest yield on a 30-year bond the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Conducted monthly; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Auction results are reported in an 'X.XX|X.X' format - the first number is the highest interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second number is the bid-to-cover ratio (number of bids made per bid accepted); | Why Traders Care: Yields are set by bond market investors, and therefore they can be used to decipher investors' outlook on future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio represents bond market liquidity and demand, which can be used to gauge investor confidence; | Also Called: Treasury Auction;
|
2009-02-12T00:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Unemployment Claims
|
623K
|
610K
|
631K
|
Source: Department of Labor (latest release) | Measures: The number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, usually on the first Thursday after the week ends; | Next Release: Feb 19, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the nation's earliest economic data. The market impact fluctuates from week to week - there tends to be more focus on the release when traders need to diagnose recent developments, or when the reading is at extremes; | Why Traders Care: Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy; | Also Called: Jobless Claims, Initial Claims;
|
2009-02-12T01:12:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
BusinessNZ Manufacturing Index
|
42.0
| null |
42.5
|
FF Notice: Source released data 12 minutes later than scheduled; | Source: BusinessNZ (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 50.0 indicates expansion, below indicates contraction; | Derived Via: Survey of manufacturers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of business conditions including employment, production, new orders, prices, supplier deliveries, and inventories; | Also Called: Performance of Manufacturing Index;
|
2009-02-12T01:18:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
FPI m/m
|
0.8%
| null |
-0.2%
|
FF Notice: Source released data 3 minutes later than scheduled; | Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of food and food services purchased by households; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | Why Traders Care: Although food is among the most volatile consumer price components, this indicator garners some attention because New Zealand's major inflation data is released on a quarterly basis; | Acro Expand: Food Price Index (FPI);
|
2009-02-12T03:20:00+03:30
|
JPY
|
Low Impact Expected
|
PPI y/y
|
-0.2%
|
0.3%
|
1.1%
|
Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods sold by corporations; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 12 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 11, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when corporations raise the price of their goods the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer; | Also Called: CGPI; | Acro Expand: Producer Price Index (PPI), Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI);
|
2009-02-12T03:30:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
MI Inflation Expectations
|
2.3%
| null |
2.7%
|
Source: Melbourne Institute (latest release) | Measures: Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the second Thursday after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Full reports are only available to Melbourne Institute subscribers. Source changed series calculation formula as of May 2014; | Why Traders Care: Expectations of future inflation can manifest into real inflation, primarily because workers tend to push for higher wages when they believe prices will rise; | Also Called: Consumer Inflation Expectations; | Acro Expand: Melbourne Institute (MI);
|
2009-02-12T04:00:00+03:30
|
AUD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Employment Change
|
1.2K
|
-19.1K
|
0.0K
|
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of employed people during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 15 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: This is vital economic data released shortly after the month ends. The combination of importance and earliness makes for hefty market impacts; | Why Traders Care: Job creation is an important leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
|
2009-02-12T05:30:00+03:30
|
CNY
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
New Loans
|
1620B
| null |
772B
|
Source: People's Bank of China (latest release) | Measures: Value of new yuan-denominated loans issued to consumers and businesses during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 11 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not have a reliable release schedule - this event will be listed with a date range or as 'Tentative' until the data is released; | Why Traders Care: Borrowing and spending are positively correlated - consumers and businesses tend to seek credit when they are confident in their future financial position and feel comfortable spending money; | Also Called: New Yuan Loans;
|
2009-02-12T10:15:00+03:30
|
CHF
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
SECO Consumer Climate
|
-23
|
-38
|
-27
|
Source: SECO (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed households; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, excluding January, about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 5, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 0.0 indicates optimism, below indicates pessimism. Source changed series calculation formula as of Nov 09. Source changed release frequency from quarterly to monthly as of Feb 2024; | Why Traders Care: Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Derived Via: Survey of about 2,800 households which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions; | Acro Expand: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO);
|
2009-02-12T11:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Spanish Flash GDP q/q
|
-1.0%
|
-1.0%
|
-0.3%
|
Source: National Statistics Institute (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 30 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 14, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of GDP released about 20 days apart - Flash and Final. The Flash release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not reported for lack of significance; | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-12T12:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
ECB Monthly Bulletin
| null | null | null |
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, 7 days after the Minimum Bid Rate is announced; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Dec 2014; | Why Traders Care: It reveals the statistical data that the ECB Governing Board evaluated when making the latest interest rate decision, and provides detailed analysis of current and future economic conditions from the bank's viewpoint; | Acro Expand: European Central Bank (ECB);
|
2009-02-12T13:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Industrial Production m/m
|
-2.6%
|
-2.3%
|
-2.2%
|
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 20, 2009 | FF Notes: Tends to have a relatively mild impact because Germany and France, which account for about half of the Eurozone's economy, release earlier production data; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - production reacts quickly to ups and downs in the business cycle and is correlated with consumer conditions such as employment levels and earnings; | Also Called: Industrial Output;
|
2009-02-12T17:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Core Retail Sales m/m
|
0.9%
|
-0.5%
|
-3.2%
|
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 16 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Automobile sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be very volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better gauge of spending trends; | Why Traders Care: It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity; | Also Called: Retail Sales Ex Autos;
|
2009-02-12T18:30:00+03:30
|
USD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Business Inventories m/m
|
-1.3%
|
-0.8%
|
-1.1%
|
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of goods held in inventory by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 12, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a signal of future business spending because companies are more likely to purchase goods once they have depleted inventories;
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2009-02-12T19:00:00+03:30
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USD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Natural Gas Storage
|
-159B
|
-166B
|
-195B
|
Source: Energy Information Administration (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, 5 days after the week ends; | Next Release: Feb 19, 2009 | FF Notes: Inventories are used to maintain price stability during supply shortages and periods of increasing demand; | Also Called: Nat Gas Stocks, Nat Gas Inventories, Working Gas; | Acro Expand: Energy Information Administration (EIA);
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2009-02-12T21:30:00+03:30
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EUR
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
ECB President Trichet Speaks
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Description: Due to speak at the Sparkasse Forum, in Osnabrück; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Feb 16, 2009 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher interest rate clues; | Why Traders Care: As head of the ECB, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the euro's value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy; | Acro Expand: European Central Bank (ECB);
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2009-02-13T00:00:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Retail Sales q/q
|
-0.6%
|
-0.3%
|
-0.9%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released Quarterly, about 55 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: Although this data is extremely late relative to retail data from other countries, it's the primary gauge of consumer spending and tends to create hefty market impacts; | Why Traders Care: It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity;
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2009-02-13T00:00:00+03:30
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NZD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Core Retail Sales q/q
|
0.0%
| null |
-1.2%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total volume of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles and gas stations; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released Quarterly, about 55 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: Automobile and gas station sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better gauge of spending trends; | Also Called: Retail Sales Ex Autos;
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2009-02-13T00:00:00+03:30
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USD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations
|
1.6%
| null |
2.2%
|
Source: University of Michigan (latest release) | Measures: Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the middle of the current month; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of this data released 14 days apart – Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earlier and thus tends to have the most impact; | Why Traders Care: Expectations of future inflation can manifest into real inflation, primarily because workers tend to push for higher wages when they believe prices will rise; | Derived Via: Survey of about 420 consumers which asks respondents where they expect prices to be 12 months in the future; | Acro Expand: University of Michigan (UoM);
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2009-02-13T00:00:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Retail Sales m/m
|
-1.0%
|
-0.9%
|
0.2%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Feb 2011;
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2009-02-13T00:00:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
French Gov Budget Balance
|
-56.5B
| null |
-66.6B
|
Source: French Treasury Agency (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between the central government's income and spending for the year-to-date; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 10, 2009 | FF Notes: A positive number indicates a budget surplus, a negative number indicates a deficit. Due to the year-to-date format, the data released in Feb covers the entire preceding year's budget, while the Mar release only covers the first month of the current year; | Also Called: General Budget Outcome;
|
2009-02-13T01:15:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Core Retail Sales m/m
|
-0.6%
|
-0.2%
|
0.1%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles and gas stations; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Feb 2011; | Also Called: Retail Sales Ex Autos;
|
2009-02-13T10:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
High Impact Expected
|
German Prelim GDP q/q
|
-2.1%
|
-1.8%
|
-0.5%
|
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 45 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of GDP released about 10 days apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Also Called: First Release GDP, Preliminary GDP; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-13T11:15:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
French Prelim Private Payrolls q/q
|
-0.6%
|
-0.5%
|
-0.2%
|
Source: INSEE (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of employed people, excluding the farming industry and government; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 45 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of this indicator released about a month apart - Preliminary and Final. Both tend to have a muted impact because there are several earlier indicators related to Eurozone labor conditions; | Why Traders Care: Job creation is an important leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Also Called: Non-Farm Employment, Provisional Employment;
|
2009-02-13T11:20:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
French Prelim GDP q/q
|
-1.2%
|
-1.1%
|
0.1%
|
FF Notice: Data leaked 14 hours earlier than the scheduled release; | Source: INSEE (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Flash release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 3 versions of GDP released about 30 days apart Flash, Prelim, and Final. The Flash release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not reported for lack of significance; | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Also Called: GDP Second Estimate; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-13T11:45:00+03:30
|
CHF
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
PPI m/m
|
-0.8%
|
-0.1%
|
-0.7%
|
Source: Federal Statistical Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and raw materials purchased by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 14 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when manufacturers pay more for goods the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer; | Also Called: Producer and Import Prices, Producer Input Prices; | Acro Expand: Producer Price Index (PPI);
|
2009-02-13T12:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Italian Prelim GDP q/q
|
-1.8%
|
-1.2%
|
-0.6%
|
Source: Istat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 30 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: Data is prone to early leaks by news agencies. Leaks will be reported on the calendar but will be retracted if deemed incorrect. There are 2 versions of GDP released about 25 days apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not reported for lack of significance; | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Also Called: Preliminary GDP Estimate; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-13T13:30:00+03:30
|
EUR
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Flash GDP q/q
|
-1.5%
|
-1.3%
|
-0.2%
|
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 45 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 15, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Preliminary Flash release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 3 versions of GDP released about 20 days apart Preliminary Flash, Flash, and Revised. The Preliminary Flash release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Also Called: GDP Second Estimate; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-13T17:00:00+03:30
|
CAD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
New Motor Vehicle Sales m/m
|
-14.8%
|
-14.0%
|
-7.2%
|
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new cars and trucks sold domestically; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 20, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Apr 2012; | Why Traders Care: It's a sign of consumer confidence - rising demand for expensive durable goods shows that consumers are confident in their future financial position and feel comfortable spending money;
|
2009-02-13T18:25:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment
|
56.2
|
60.6
|
61.2
|
Source: University of Michigan (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the middle of the current month; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of this data released 14 days apart – Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earlier and thus tends to have the most impact; | Why Traders Care: Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; | Derived Via: Survey of about 420 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current and future economic conditions; | Acro Expand: University of Michigan (UoM);
|
2009-02-13T23:59:59+03:30
|
All
|
High Impact Expected
|
G7 Meetings
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to meet about a range of global economic issues, including British pound depreciation and wider currency issues, in Rome; | Next Release: Feb 14, 2009 | FF Notes: G7 meetings are attended by finance ministers and central bankers from 7 industrialized nations - Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering policy shifts and meeting objectives is usually released after the meetings have concluded. Both the comments and statement can create significant market volatility; | Why Traders Care: While it's not an institution, the G7 is an influential global policy-making body operating at the highest level, and their initiatives and policies can have a substantial impact on currency markets; | Acro Expand: Group of Seven (G7);
|
2009-02-14T18:00:00+03:30
|
USD
|
High Impact Expected
|
Treasury Sec Geithner Speaks
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to hold a press conference at the conclusion of the G7 meeting, in Rome; | Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Speaker: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner; | Next Release: Feb 23, 2009 | FF Notes: US Treasury Secretary Jan 2009 - Jan 2013. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have direct market impact are listed on the calendar; | Why Traders Care: It's the Treasury Secretary's job to communicate the US President's economic policies, and his speeches are often used to signal policy shifts to the public and to foreign governments;
|
2009-02-14T23:59:59+03:30
|
All
|
High Impact Expected
|
G7 Meetings
| null | null | null |
Description: Due to meet about a range of global economic issues, including British pound depreciation and wider currency issues, in Rome; | Next Release: Apr 24, 2009 | FF Notes: G7 meetings are attended by finance ministers and central bankers from 7 industrialized nations - Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering policy shifts and meeting objectives is usually released after the meetings have concluded. Both the comments and statement can create significant market volatility; | Why Traders Care: While it's not an institution, the G7 is an influential global policy-making body operating at the highest level, and their initiatives and policies can have a substantial impact on currency markets; | Acro Expand: Group of Seven (G7);
|
2009-02-16T00:00:00+03:30
|
JPY
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Prelim GDP Price Index y/y
|
0.9%
|
0.2%
|
-1.6%
|
Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of all goods and services included in GDP; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 45 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 20, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of inflation, encompassing all activities included in GDP, and is a primary instrument that the central bank uses to assess inflation; | Also Called: GDP Deflator; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-16T00:00:00+03:30
|
CAD
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Manufacturing Sales m/m
|
-8.0%
|
-5.5%
|
-6.2%
|
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales made by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 17, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - manufacturers are quickly affected by market conditions, and changes in their sales can be an early signal of future activity such as spending, hiring, and investment; | Also Called: Manufacturing Shipments, Factory Sales;
|
2009-02-16T00:00:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
Low Impact Expected
|
PPI Output q/q
|
1.4%
|
0.2%
|
2.8%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 50 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 18, 2009 | FF Notes: Only includes goods produced domestically; | Also Called: Factory Gate Prices; | Acro Expand: Producer Price Index (PPI);
|
2009-02-16T01:15:00+03:30
|
NZD
|
High Impact Expected
|
PPI Input q/q
|
-2.2%
|
0.2%
|
3.7%
|
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and raw materials purchased by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 50 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 18, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when manufacturers pay more for goods the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer; | Acro Expand: Producer Price Index (PPI);
|
2009-02-16T03:20:00+03:30
|
JPY
|
High Impact Expected
|
Prelim GDP q/q
|
-3.3%
|
-3.1%
|
-0.6%
|
Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 45 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: May 20, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of GDP released about a month apart – Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. Source changed series calculation formula as of Dec 2004, Aug 2002, and Dec 2000; | Why Traders Care: It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy's health; | Also Called: Real GDP; | Acro Expand: Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
|
2009-02-16T03:31:00+03:30
|
GBP
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
Rightmove HPI m/m
|
1.2%
| null |
-1.9%
|
Source: Rightmove (latest release) | Measures: Change in the asking price of homes for sale; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around 3 weeks into the current month; | Next Release: Mar 16, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the UK's earliest report on housing inflation, but tends to produce a relatively mild impact because asking prices and selling prices are not always correlated; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of the housing industry's health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity; | Acro Expand: House Price Index (HPI);
|
2009-02-16T05:40:00+03:30
|
CNY
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Foreign Direct Investment ytd/y
|
-32.6%
| null |
23.6%
|
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total spending on domestic capital investments by foreign companies; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 16, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not have a reliable release schedule - this event will be listed with a date range or as 'Tentative' until the data is released. Data represents the year-to-date investment compared to the same period a year earlier; | Also Called: Yuan FDI YTD; | Acro Expand: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Year to Date (YTD);
|
2009-02-16T07:30:00+03:30
|
JPY
|
Medium Impact Expected
|
BOJ Gov Shirakawa Speaks
| null | null | null |
FF Notice: Speech announcement comes as a surprise from source. Event added to calendar 30 minutes before listed time; | Description: Due to speak at the Parliament, in Tokyo; | Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Speaker: BOJ Governor Masaaki Shirakawa; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Feb 26, 2009 | FF Notes: BOJ Governor Apr 2008 - Mar 2013. Volatility is sometimes experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher interest rate clues; | Why Traders Care: As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has important influence over the nation's currency value. Traders scrutinize his speeches as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy and interest rate shifts; | Acro Expand: Bank of Japan (BOJ);
|
2009-02-16T08:00:00+03:30
|
JPY
|
Low Impact Expected
|
Revised Industrial Production m/m
|
-9.8%
|
-9.5%
|
-9.6%
|
Source: METI (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Mar 13, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Preliminary release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 2 versions of this indicator released about 15 days apart - Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of economic health - production reacts quickly to ups and downs in the business cycle and is correlated with consumer conditions such as employment levels and earnings;
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