G20 Meeting

The G20 meeting is a gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors from systematically important industrialized and emerging economies to discuss key issues in the global economy. Traders should pay close attention to this event as it might bring a new dimension to the markets.

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).

Industrial Production (MoM)

The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

Capacity Utilization

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

Industrial Production (YoY)

The Industrial Production released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry measures outputs of the Japanese factories and mines. Changes in industrial production are widely followed as a major indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. A high reading is seen as bullish for the JPY, whereas a low reading is seen as bearish.

Producer and Import Prices (MoM)

The Producer and Import Prices is an indicator of consumer price inflation provided by the Federal Statistical Office. The higher the cost of imported goods, the stronger the effect they will have on inflation. High inflationary pressure may anticipate interest rates hike by the SNB. Generally, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the CHF.

Producer and Import Prices (YoY)

The Producer and Import Prices is an indicator of consumer price inflation provided by the Federal Statistical Office. The higher the cost of imported goods, the stronger the effect they will have on inflation. High inflationary pressure may anticipate interest rates hike by the SNB. Generally, a high reading should be taken as positive, or bullish, for the CHF.

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.

Industrial Output (YoY)

The Industrial Output released by Central Statistical Office measures outputs of the Polish 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 Zloty, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (YoY)

The Producer Price Index released by the Central Statistical Office measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Poland 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 Zloty, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Sales (YoY)

The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Retail Sales (MoM)

The retail Sales released by the National Statistics measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM)

The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. 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 Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY)

The Retail Sales ex-fuel released by the National Statistics is a measure of changes in sales of the British retail sector excluding fuel. 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 Pound, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Bank Loan Growth

The Bank Loans released by Reserve Bank of India measures the amount of lending by the domestic financial system. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Rupee, wheras a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

FX Reserves, USD

The FX Reserves released by the Reserve Bank of India presents changes in the value of official reserve assets reflecting purchases and sales (including swaps) of foreign exchange by the Central Bank, earnings on foreign securities, and transactions with official institutions overseas. A high reading is is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Rupee, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Foreign Trade

The Trade Balance released by the The Central Bank of the Russian Federation 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 Russian Ruble. If a steady demand in exchange for Russian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive (or bullish) for the Ruble.

Foreign portfolio investment in Canadian securities

The International Securities released by the Statistics Canada shows the movements of incoming and outcoming investments (money market, stocks and bonds) from Canada. It also indicates the climate of foreign investors into Canadian securities and the CAD itself. This event causes volatility in the CAD. Generally, an increasing number of investments is seen as positive prospect of the Canadian economy (or bullish sentiment for the CAD).

Canadian portfolio investment in foreign securities

The Canadian investment in foreign securities released by the Statistics Canada shows the movements of outcoming investments (money market, stocks and bonds) from Canada. It also indicates the climate of Canadian investors into foreign securities. This event causes volatility in the CAD. Normally, an increasing number of investments is seen as positive prospect of the Canadian economy (or bullish sentiment for the CAD).

Consumer Price Index (MoM)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada 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 CAD is dragged down by inflation. The Bank of Canada aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

Consumer Price Index (YoY)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Statistics Canada 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 CAD is dragged down by inflation. The Bank of Canada aims at an inflation range (1%-3%). Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as anticipatory of a rate hike and is positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM)

The core Consumer Price Index, released by Statistics Canada, is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends.

Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (MoM)

The Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. “Core” CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

Bank of Canada Consumer Price Index Core (YoY)

Consumer Price Index Core is released by the Bank of Canada. “Core” CPI excludes fruits, vegetables, gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, mortgage interest, intercity transportation, and tobacco products. These volatile core 8 are considered as the key indicator for inflation in Canada. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude by the BoC, and that is said to be positive (or bullish) for the CAD.

FOMC Member Williams speech

John C. Williams is the president of Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 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.

Industrial Production (MoM)

The Industrial Production released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve shows the volume of production of US industries such as factories and manufacturing. Up trend 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 USD.

Capacity Utilization

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

Retail Sales (YoY)

The retail sales released by the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) measures the total receipts of retail stores. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes of such sales. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive, or bullish for the colombian krone, while a low reading is seen as negative or bearish.

Industrial ouput (YoY)

Industrial output, released by Banco de la República de Colombia, measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the COP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the COP.

Wholesale Inventories

The Wholesale Inventories released by the US Census Bureau captures sales and inventory statistics from the second stage of the manufacturing process. The sales figures do not move the market as they do not reflect personal consumption while wholesale inventories may change the aggregate inventory profile which can influence the GDP forecast. A high inventory suggests economic slowing in the US, that is seen as negative (or bearish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as positive (or bullish).

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count

The Baker Hughes Rig Counts are an important business barometer for the drilling industry and its suppliers. When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry. The active rig count acts as a leading indicator of demand for products used in drilling, completing, producing and processing hydrocarbons. This particular case represents the number of rigs drilling exclusively for oil.

CFTC AUD NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.

CFTC EUR NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.

CFTC JPY NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.

CFTC GBP NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.

CFTC Gold NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.

CFTC Oil NC net positions

The weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides information on the size and the direction of the positions taken, across all maturities, participants primarily based in Chicago and New York futures markets. Forex trades focus in "non-commercial" or speculative positions, to determinate whether a trend remains healthy or not, and also markets sentiment towards a certain asset.