Producer Price Index - Output (QoQ)

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

Producer Price Index - Input (QoQ)

The Producer Price Index Input released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measurement of the rate of inflation experienced by producers. PPI Input captures changes in the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by the producers in New Zealand. A high reading is positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance

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

Merchandise Trade Balance Total

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

Imports (YoY)

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

Exports (YoY)

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

Revolution Day

Banks will be closed due to Revolution Day.

Eurogroup meeting

Eurogroup meetings are attended by the Eurogroup President, the Finance Minister of each Member State of the euro area, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee's Eurogroup Working Group also attends, to present the preparatory work done in that Group.

Rightmove House Price Index (MoM)

The Rightmove House Price Index provides a sample of residential property prices in the UK. It shows the strength of the UK housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to property prices' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

Rightmove House Price Index (YoY)

The Rightmove House Price Index provides a sample of residential property prices in the UK. It shows the strength of the UK housing market, which can be considered as the economy as a whole due to property prices' sensitivity to changes in the business cycle. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative, or bearish.

Bank of Japan 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.

Current Account n.s.a

The Current Account released by the European Central Bank is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services, and interest payments into and out of the Euro-Zone. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into the Euro-Zone exceeds the capital reduction. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Current Account s.a

The Current Account released by European Central Bank is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services, and interest payments into and out of the Euro-Zone. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into the Euro-Zone exceeds the capital reduction. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Corporate Sector Wages

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

EU Financial Stability Review

Since 2004 the European Central Bank has published twice a year the Financial Stability Review which provides an overview of the possible sources of risk and vulnerability to financial stability in the euro area.

Unemployment Rate

The Unemployment Rate released by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Slovakian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Slovakian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy.

Construction Output w.d.a (YoY)

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

Construction Output s.a (MoM)

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

German Buba Monthly Report

German Buba Monthly Report, released by Deutsche Bundesbank, contains relevant articles, speeches, statistical tables, and provides detailed analysis of current and future economic conditions from the bank's viewpoint.

Current Account Balance EUR

The current account, released by the Narodna banka Slovenska is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services and interest payments into and out of the Slovak Republic. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into Slovakia exceeds the capital reduction. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

NAHB Housing Market Index

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

FOMC Member Williams speech

John C. Williams is the president of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In this role, he serves on the Federal Open Market Committee, bringing the Fed’s Twelfth District’s perspective to monetary policy discussions in Washington.

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.

Producer Price Index Growth

The Producer Price Index released by the Bank of Korea measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of South Korea 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 Won, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index Growth (YoY)

The Producer Price Index released by the Bank of Korea measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of South Korea 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 Won, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Zumbi dos Palmares

Banks will be closed due to Zumbi dos Palmares Day.

Maulidur Rasul

Banks will be closed due to Maulidur Rasul.

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.

RBA Meeting's Minutes

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

BoJ Monetary Policy Statement

An official monetary policy statement is released by the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan. By communicating the committee´s vote outcome regarding interest rates and other policy measures as well as the economic conditions influencing their decision, the statement gives clue to future changes in monetary policy.

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).

Trade Balance

The Trade Balance released by the Federal Customs Administration is a measure of balance amount between import and export. A positive value shows a trade surplus while a negative value shows a trade deficit. Any variation in the figures influences the domestic economy. Generally speaking, if a steady demand in exchange for Swiss exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the CHF.

Exports (MoM)

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

Imports (MoM)

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

Producer Price Index (YoY)

The Producer Price Index released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average changes in prices in the German primary markets. 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).

Producer Price Index (MoM)

The Producer Price Index released by the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland measures the average changes in prices in the German primary markets. 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).

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 Price Index

Consumer Price Index (CPI), released by Census and Statistics Department, provides a measure to reflect the price level of consumer goods ands services purchased by households. Four series of Consumer Price Indices (CPI) are compiled to reflect the impact of consumer price changes on households in different expenditure ranges.

9-Month Letras Auction

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