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.

Assumption of Mary holiday

Banks will be closed due to Assumption of Mary holiday.

Saint Stephen's Day

Banks will be closed due to Saint Stephen's Day.

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).

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).

Capacity Utilization

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

Current Account (YoY)

The current account, released by the Bank of Greece is a net flow of current transactions, including goods, services and interest payments into and out of Greece. A current account surplus indicates that the flow of capital into Greece 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).

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).

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.

BoC Wilkins Speech

Carolyn A. Wilkins was appointed Senior Deputy Governor for a term of seven years beginning 2 May 2014. In this capacity, she oversees the Bank’s strategic planning and economic and financial research, and shares responsibility for the conduct of monetary policy as a member of the Bank’s Governing Council. She is also a member of the Bank’s Board of Directors.

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).

FOMC Member Bostic speech

Raphael W. Bostic is an American economist and academic, who became the 15th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on June 5, 2017. In 2018, he serves as a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.

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).

RBA's Governor Philip Lowe Speech

Philip Lowe replaced Glenn Stevens as governor of Australia’s central bank. Lowe was the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he held since February 2012.

Visitor Arrivals (YoY)

The Visitor Arrivals released by the Statistics New Zealand measures the number of visitors to New Zealand. As the tourism industry dominates a large part of the total GDP, the visitor arrivals is an important indicator of the overall economic condition in New Zealand. Normally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

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.

Credit Card Spending (YoY)

Credit Card Spending measures the change in the credit card spending by individuals. The indicator is released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand monthly and it relates to consumer spending and confidence. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD

Consumer Spending Volume

The Consumer Spending released by Statistics NL is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by individuals. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. A high reading is positive (or Bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

Consumer Confidence Adj

The Consumer Confidence released by the Statistics NL 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).

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.

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.

Public Sector Net Borrowing

The Net Borrowing released by the National Statistics captures an amount of new debt held by the U.K. governments (the financial deficit in the UK national accounts). Generally speaking, if the Net Borrowing is negative, it means the UK Accounts are surplus, and that should be positive for the GBP. While a deficit is generally unfavorable for the economy, a growth in the Net Borrowing is considered as negative, or bearish for the GBP.

3-Month Letras Auction

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

9-Month Letras Auction

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

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.

Current Account Balance

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

CBI Industrial Trends Survey - Orders (MoM)

The CBI Industrial Trends Survey is released by the Confederation of British Industry and gives expert qualitative opinion from senior manufacturing executives, on past and expected trends in output, exports, prices, costs, investment intentions, business confidence and capacity utilization. Usually, if those opinions show a hawkish outlook in the manufacturing sector, that is seen as positive, or bullish, for the GBP.

MNB Interest Rate Decision

The Interest Rate Decision is announced by the Magyar Nemzti Bank. If the bank is hawkish about the inflationary outlook of the economy and rises the interest rates, it is seen as positive, or bullish, for the HUF, while a dovish outlook for the economy (or a rate cut) is seen as negative, or bearish, for the currency.

Wholesale Sales (MoM)

The Wholesale Sales released by the Statistics Canada shows value of sales made by wholesalers in Canada. Generally, a growing number in wholesales indicates increases in retail trade and consumption, that is seen as positive or bullish for the CAD, while a declining number indicates the weakened retail sectors, consumption, and the economy in Canada, that is seen as negative or bearish for the currency.