The Consumer Confidence released by the Statistics Finland is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
Jan 27, 07:00
Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
-7.500
-7.9
-15.600
Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey
The GfK Consumer Confidence is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. Generally speaking, a high reading is positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
Jan 27, 07:45
Consumer Confidence
95
94.0
92
Consumer Confidence
This index, released by INSEE, measures the moods of the consumers, through an analysis of a sample of houses. Consumers rate business conditions, labor market conditions and prospects for job and income growth.
Jan 27, 08:30
Trade Balance (MoM)
2.400B
2.700B
Trade Balance (MoM)
The Trade Balance released by the SCB - Statistics Sweden is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the Swedish Krona. If a steady demand in exchange for Swedish exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the Krona.
Jan 27, 09:00
Purchasing Manager Index
53.500
54.200
Purchasing Manager Index
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released by Markit Economics captures business conditions in the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing PMI is an important indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Austria. A result above 50 signals is bullish for the Euro, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.
Jan 27, 09:00
Trade Balance non-EU
€6.680B
€7.910B
Trade Balance non-EU
The Trade Balance released by the National Institute of Statistics is a balance between exports and imports of total goods and services. A positive value shows trade surplus, while a negative value shows trade deficit. It is an event that generates some volatility for the Euro. If a steady demand in exchange for Italian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the common currency.
Jan 27, 09:00
Unemployment (MoM)
6.1%
6.2%
6.2%
Unemployment (MoM)
The Unemployment Rate released by the Central Statistical Office is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Polish economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Polish labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Polish Zloty, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).
Jan 27, 09:00
ZEW Survey – Expectations
46.800
37.9
43.200
ZEW Survey – Expectations
The ZEW Survey Expectations published by the Centre for European Economic Research presents business conditions, employment conditions and other elements affecting the day to day running of a business in Switzerland. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the CHF, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
Jan 27, 09:30
Business Confidence Index
93.400
Business Confidence Index
The Business Confidence Index published by the South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry captures the sentiment of the business community. Respondents deal with their businesses' spending, employment, consumption and investment situation. It is followed as it flags potential changes in economic growth. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Rand, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).
Jan 27, 10:30
10-y Bond Auction
-0.52%
10-y Bond Auction
Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the Federal Bonds auctioned by Deutsche Bundesbank. German Federal Bonds have maturities of above then ten years. The yield on the bonos represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity. Investors monitor the yield volatility and compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security as an indicator of the government debt situation.