Trade Balance NZD (MoM)

The Trade Balance released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of balance amount between import and export, and it is published in New Zealand dollar terms. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. If a steady demand in exchange for exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the NZD.
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Trade Balance NZD (YoY)

Trade balance, released by Statistics New Zealand, is the difference between the value of country's exports and imports, over a period of year. A positive balance means that exports exceed imports, a negative ones means the opposite. Positive trade balance illustrates high competitiveness of country's economy.

Exports

Exports of goods and services, released by Statistics New Zealand, consist of transactions in goods and services (purchases, barter, gifts or grants) from residents to non-residents.

Imports

Imports of goods and services, released by Statistics New Zealand, consist of transactions in goods and services (purchases, barter, gifts or grants) from non-residents to residents.

Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI

The Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI gives an early snapshot of the health of manufacturing sector in Japan. The Manufacturing PMI is a significant indicator of business conditions and the overall economic condition in Japan. A result above 50 signals appreciation and is bullish for the JPY, whereas a result below 50 is seen as bearish.

Export Prices (YoY)

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

Import Prices (YoY)

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

Producer Price Index (YoY)

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

Industrial Production (MoM)

Industry is a basic category of business activity. For statistical purposes, industries are categorized following a uniform classification code such as Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). Changes in the volume of the physical output of the nation's factories, mines and utilities are measured by the index of the industrial production, released by Singapore Department of Statistics. Rising industrial production figures signify increasing economic growth and can positively influence the sentiment towards local currency.

Industrial Production (YoY)

Industry is a basic category of business activity. For statistical purposes, industries are categorized following a uniform classification code such as Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). Changes in the volume of the physical output of the nation's factories, mines and utilities are measured by the index of the industrial production, released by Singapore Department of Statistics. Rising industrial production figures signify increasing economic growth and can positively influence the sentiment towards local currency.

Manufacturing Confidence

The Manufacturing Confidence released by the Central Bank of Turkey shows the opinion of manufacturing executives regarding production expectations, order books and finished goods inventories. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Lira, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Capacity Utilization

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

EcoFin Meeting

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

IFO – Current Assessment

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

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

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

Jobless Rate s.a

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

Jobless Rate

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

BoE's Vlieghe speech

Dr Gertjan Vlieghe joined the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England on 1 September 2015. Prior to his appointment, he had been a partner and senior economist at Brevan Howard Asset Management, researching global macroeconomic trends and their interaction with asset prices.

Leading Indicator

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

New Home Sales Change (MoM)

The number of New Home sales released by the US Census Bureau is an important measure of housing market conditions. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes so as a result the demand for goods, services and the employees is stimulated. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

New Home Sales (MoM)

The number of New Home Sales released by the US Census Bureau is an important measure of housing market conditions. House buyers spend money on furnishing and financing their homes so as a result the demand for goods, services and the employees is stimulated. Generally, a high reading is seen as bullish for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index

The Dallas Fed conducts the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey monthly to obtain a timely assessment of the state's factory activity. Firms are asked by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas whether output, employment, orders, prices and other indicators increased, decreased or remained unchanged over the previous month. Survey responses are used to calculate an index for each indicator. Each index is calculated by subtracting the percentage of respondents reporting a decrease from the percentage reporting an increase.

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.

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.

2-Year Note Auction

Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the notes auctioned by US Department of Treasury. US notes have maturities of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years and pay interest every six months. The yield on the notes 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.

Gross Domestic Product Growth (QoQ)

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Bank of Korea is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by South Korea. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of economic activity and health. A rising trend has a positive effect on the Korean Won, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish).

Gross Domestic Product Growth (YoY)

The Gross Domestic Product yy released by the Bank of Korea is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by South Korea. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of economic activity and health. A rising trend has a positive effect on the Korean Won, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish ).

Corporate Service Price Index (YoY)

The Corporate Service Price Index (CSPI) released by the Bank of Japan measures the prices of services traded among companies. It presents price developments that reflect most sensitively the supply and demand conditions in the services market. It is also considered as an indicator for inflationary pressures. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Unemployment Rate

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

Consumer Confidence

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).

Industrial Confidence

The Industry Confidence released by the Confederation of Finnish Industries shows the opinion of manufacturing executives regarding production expectations, order books and finished goods inventories. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Sales (YoY)

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

BoJ's Governor Kuroda speech

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a press conference about monetary policies in Tokyo. Mr Kuroda exercises general control over the Bank's business. He is in charge of the Internal Auditors' Office.

M3 Money Supply (YoY)

M3 is a measure of money supply that is released by the European Central Bank. It calculates all currency in circulation, bank deposits, repurchase agreements, debt securities up to 2 years and the value of money market shares. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rate. Usually an acceleration of the M3 money is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a decline.

Private Loans (YoY)

Private loans, released by European Central Bank, is change in the total value of new loans issued to consumers and businesses in the private sector.

M3 Money Supply (3m)

M3 is a measure of money supply that is released by the European Central Bank. It calculates all currency in circulation, bank deposits, repurchase agreements, debt securities up to 2 years and the value of money market shares. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rate. Usually an acceleration of the M3 money is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas a decline.

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.

Trade Balance s/a, $

The Trade Balance s/a released by INEGI 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 Mexican Peso. If a steady demand in exchange for Mexican exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance which should be positive (or bullish) for the Peso.

Trade Balance, $

The Trade Balance released by INEGI 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 Mexican Peso. If a steady demand in exchange for Mexican exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance which should be positive (or bullish) for the Peso.