National Australia Bank's Business Confidence

The National Australia Bank Business Confidence is a survey of the current business condition in Australia. It indicates the performance of the overall Australian economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the AUD, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.

National Australia Bank's Business Conditions

The NAB´s Business Conditions released by the National Australia Bank looks at trading, profitability and employment conditions in Australia. It serves as an indicator of overall economic situation in the short term. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Sales s.a. (MoM)

The Retail Sales released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a survey of goods sold by retailers is based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes and it''s considered as an indicator of the pace of the Australian economy. It shows the performance of the retail sector over the short and mid-term. Positive economic growth anticipates bullish trends for the AUD, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Retail Sales (YoY)

Retail Sales data, released by Statistics Indonesia, represents total consumer purchase from retail stores. It provides valuable information about consumer spending which makes up the consumption part of GDP. Rising retail sales indicate stronger economic growth. However, if the increase is larger than the forecast it may be inflationary.

Manufacturing Output (MoM)

The Manufacturing Output released by the Statistics NL is significant as a short term indicator of the strength of Dutch manufacturing activity that dominates a large part of total GDP. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish ) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Industrial Output (MoM)

The Industry Output released by Statistics Finland measures outputs of the Finish factories. Changes in industrial output are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

ILO Unemployment

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

Inflation (HICP) (YoY)

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

Consumer Price Index (YoY)

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

Trade Balance

The Trade Balance released by the Statistics Denmark 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 Danish Krone. If a steady demand in exchange for Danish exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the Krone.

Current Account

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

Core Inflation (YoY)

The Core inflation released by the Statistics Norway is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services, excluding taxes and energy. The purchase power of Norwegian krone is dragged down by inflation. The Core inflation is a key indicator since it is used by the Central Bank to set interest rates. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Norwegian krone, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Consumer Price Index (MoM)

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

Consumer Price Index (YoY)

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

Core Inflation (MoM)

The Core Inflation released by the Statistics Norway is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services, excluding taxes and energy. The purchase power of Norwegian krone is dragged down by inflation. The Core CPI is a key indicator since it is used by the Central Bank to set interest rates. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Norwegian krone, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Trade Balance

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 RON. If a steady demand in exchange for Romanian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the RON.

M2 Money Supply (YoY)

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

New Loans

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

Industrial Output (YoY)

The Industrial Output released by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic shows the volume of production of Slovakian industries such as factories and manufacturing. Uptrend is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate interest rates to rise.

3mth quarterly jobless average

The 3mth Jobless Average released by TurkStat is the number of unemployed workers in the economy. If the number rises, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Turkish labor market and thus a weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Lira, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

FDI - Foreign Direct Investment (YTD) (YoY)

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

Halifax House Prices (YoY/3m)

The Halifax House Price Index released by the HBOS is the UK''s longest running monthly house price series presents house prices and property price movements on a like-for-like basis. The housing prices are considered as a key indicator for inflationary pressures. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Halifax House Prices (MoM)

The Halifax House Price Index released by the HBOS is the UK''s longest running monthly house price series presents house prices and property price movements on a like-for-like basis. The housing prices are considered as a key indicator for inflationary pressures. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish ) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Sentix Investor Confidence

With among 1600 financial analysts and institutional investors, the Sentix Investor Confidence is a monthly survey which shows the market opinion about the current economic situation and the expectations for the next semester. The index, released by the Sentix GmbH, is composed by 36 different indicators. Usually, a higher reading is seen as positive for the Eurozone, that means positive, or bullish, for the Euro, While a lower number is seen negative or bearish for the unique currency.

Unemployment Rate (MoM)

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

Industrial Production (YoY)

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

Budget Balance

The Budget Balance released by the Ministry of Finance is the difference between income and expenditure (Excluding net lending) at the end of the budget's period (excluding net lending). If the amount is positive then the balance shows a surplus, to the contrary, if it is negative, the balance is in deficit. Generally, a surplus is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Forint and a deficit is seen as negative (or bearish).

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).

Global Trade Balance

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

ISM-NY Business Conditions Index

ISM-NY Business Conditions Index, released by NAPM-New York, assesses business conditions among manufacturers and non-manufacturing firms/organizations doing business in the New York area. The survey results are compiled into three summary measures for: (1) all industries, (2) manufacturing firms, and (3) non-manufacturing establishments. The survey results are compiled as diffusion indexes, which are calculated by taking the percentage of the respondents answering higher plus one-half of the percentage of respondents who answer same or no change. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive for the local economy, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative.

6-Month Bill Auction

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

3-Month Bill Auction

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

Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM)

Electronic Card Retail Sales as reported by Statistics New Zealand, measures purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards. The figure gives hint of strength in the retail sector and influences interest rate decisions. A high number is generally positive (bullish) for the New Zealand dollar, while a weak number is seen as negative (bearish)

Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY)

Electronic Card Retail Sales as reported by Statistics New Zealand, measures purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards. The figure gives hint of strength in the retail sector and influences interest rate decisions. A high number is generally positive (bullish) for the New Zealand dollar, while a weak number is seen as negative (bearish)

BRC Like-For-Like Retail Sales (YoY)

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Like-For-Like Retail Sales measures changes in the actual value of retail sales from participating companies with invaluable management information on a regular and reliable basis. It shows the performance of the retail sector. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative.

Overall Household Spending (YoY)

The Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is negative (or bearish).

BoJ Summary of Opinions

This report includes the BOJ's projection for inflation and economic growth. It is scheduled 8 times per year, about 10 days after the Monetary Policy Statement is released.

HIA New Home Sales (MoM)

HIA New Home Sales released by the Housing Industry Association presents the number of new home sales in Australia. It indicates the housing market condition. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes, which stimulates the demand for goods, services, and the employees. Thus, a high reading is seen as bullish (or positive) for the AUD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish (or negative).

Consumer Price Index (MoM)

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

Producer Price Index (YoY)

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