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National Australia Bank (NAB) Business Confidence measures the mood of domestic firms in non-farm sectors. The indicator is derived from a survey of around 350 small to large sized companies.
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Change in the price of imported goods and services purchased domestically; It contributes to inflation for businesses and consumers, especially those who rely heavily on imported goods and services;
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might cause Low liquidity and irregular volatility.
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The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by manufacturers when purchasing goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency. When manufactures pay more for goods and services, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer, so PPI is thought to be a leading indicator of consumer inflation. PPI is highly regarded, and at extremes will have a market impact equal to that of its CPI counterpart.
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Annualized number of residential buildings that were sold during the previous month, excluding new construction; While this is monthly data, it's reported in an annualized format (monthly figure x12). Existing homes make up the majority of total sales and therefore tend to have more impact than New Home Sales; It's a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, renovations are done by the new owners, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction;
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Interest rate on the main refinancing operations that provide the bulk of liquidity to the banking system; Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation - traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how rates will change in the future; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency
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The Corporate Services Price Index (CSPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by corporations when purchasing services. When businesses pay more for services, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer; therefore, a rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Change in the selling price of homes with mortgages backed by Nationwide; This is the UK's second earliest report on housing inflation. The impact tends to be significant but varies from month to month; It's a leading indicator of the housing industry's health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity.
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It's among the primary tools the BOJ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it projects the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future rate decisions.
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Interest rate at which the BOJ rediscounts bills and extends loans to financial institutions; Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation - traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how rates will change in the future; Source does not give an exact release time - the event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the rate is announced. The rate shift is often priced in the market so it tends to be overshadowed by the Monetary Policy Statement released at the same time and the BOJ Press Conference held a few hours later.
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It's among the primary methods the BOJ uses to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. It covers the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy.
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Measures the total credit card expenditures for brand name credit cards. Consumer spending is a major driver of the economy (about two-thirds of GDP); therefore, rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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a composite index based on 5 consumer-based economic indicators; Combined reading of 5 economic indicators related to consumer confidence, consumer spending, and retail activity; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency.
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Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted goods expenditures by consumers; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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a composite index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, wholesalers, and retailers; This survey is highly respected due to it's large sample size and historic correlation with German and wider Eurozone economic conditions. It tends to create a hefty market impact upon release;
businesses react quickly to market conditions, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity such as spending, investment, and hiring;
Survey of about 7,000 businesses which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current business conditions and expectations for the next 6 months;
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Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the previous quarter; This is the seasonally adjusted data (as most FF numbers are), not to be confused with the non-seasonally adjusted number reported by some news agencies. The goods portion has no impact because it's a duplicate of the Trade Balance data released about a week earlier; It's directly linked to currency demand - a rising surplus indicates that foreigners are buying more of the domestic currency to execute transactions in the country;
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GVA is the difference between the value of a service provided (output), and the value of the goods and services used up in providing that service (intermediate consumption). This index measures the gross value added (GVA) of all service sectors.
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Change in the value of all goods and services produced by the economy; It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary indicator of the economy's health; There are 3 versions of GDP released a month apart – Preliminary, Revised, and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact;
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The British Bankers' Association (BBA) Mortgage Approvals measures the number of home loans issued by the BBA during the previous month. Large purchases tend to be made by consumers who are optimistic and confident in their financial position. Consumer borrowing also has a high degree of historical correlation with consumer spending, which is a major driver of the overall economy, so a rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Change in the price of homes financed by HBOS; The exact release date is usually not announced by HBOS until shortly before it's released - it will be listed as 'Tentative' until the exact timing is known. There are two earlier reports on housing inflation, but this data is broad and based on HBOS's internal mortgage approval figures, which can lead sale-completion indicators by more than a month; It's a leading indicator of the housing industry's health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Measures consumers' moods in regard to economic conditions. It is derived from a monthly survey in which respondents evaluate the prospects for the economy in the future. Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism. Consumers tend to purchase more goods and services when they are optimistic, which in turn stimulates the economy.
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate; There are two versions of CPI released about 15 days apart - Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release is the Eurozone's earliest major consumer inflation;
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services.CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 2%, they will respond by raising interest rates to bring prices down. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Monthly Report is based on data from the last Monetary Policy Meeting and provides a summary of the current economic climate from the Bank's viewpoint, including growth, inflation, exports, and interest rates.
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index based on surveyed retailers and wholesalers; A reading above 0 indicates higher sales volume, below indicates lower; It's a leading indicator of consumer spending because retailer and wholesaler sales are directly influenced by consumer buying levels; Survey of about 160 retail and wholesale companies which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current sales volume.
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Annualized number of new single-family homes that were sold during the previous month; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency; While this is monthly data, it's reported in an annualized format. Tends to have more impact when it's released ahead of Existing Home Sales because the reports are tightly correlated; It's a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a new home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, furniture and appliances are purchased for the home, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction;
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The level of inventories of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week influences the price of petroleum products, which can have an impact on inflation and other economic forces.
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Interest rate at which depository institutions lend balances at the Federal Reserve to other depository institutions overnight. Eight times a year, members of the FOMC vote on where to set the rate which is usually priced in the market. Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation. change in the future. Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency.
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It's among the primary tools the RBNZ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future votes.
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Interest rate at which banks lend balances held at the RBNZ to other banks; The RBNZ Governor decides where to set the rate after consulting senior bank staff and external advisers; The rate shift is often priced in the market so it tends to be overshadowed by the RBNZ Statement which is focused on the future; Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation - traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how rates will change in the future;
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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Measures consumers' moods in regard to economic conditions. It is derived from a monthly survey in which respondents evaluate the prospects for the economy in the future. Higher readings point to higher consumer optimism. Consumers tend to purchase more goods and services when they are optimistic, which in turn stimulates the economy.
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The number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. It's the earliest data available for the US economy as it is reported weekly, and the market impact of this indicator fluctuates from week to week. There tends to be more focus on the release when traders need to diagnose the impact of recent developments. Actual lower than Forecast is Good for currency.
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Change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for durable goods; This data is usually revised via the Factory Orders report released about a week later. Durable goods are defined as hard products having a life expectancy of more than 3 years, such as automobiles, computers, appliances, and airplanes; It's a leading indicator of production - rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for durable goods, excluding transportation items; Orders for aircraft are volatile and can severely distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better indicator of purchase order trends; It's a leading indicator of production - rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week; While this is a US indicator, it most affects the loonie due to Canada's massive oil sands;
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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Measures the number of new residential building permits issued. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because permits are a leading indicator for the housing market as they signal a a healthy construction industry.This also creates an economic ripple effect as home owners buy goods for their homes, and builders buy raw materials and hire more workers to meet demand.
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The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector; a reading above 50 indicates expansion. Purchasing managers are surveyed on a number of subjects such as employment, production, new orders, supplier deliveries, and inventories for the index. Traders watch these surveys closely because purchasing managers have early access to data about their company’s performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Measures the percentage of total work force that is unemployed and is actively seeking employment during the previous month. A falling trend positively effects the nation's currency because working people tend to increase their spending, with their purchases making up a large portion of GDP.
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Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; There are two versions of this indicator released about 15 days apart - Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; It's a leading indicator of economic health - production reacts quickly to ups and downs in the business cycle, and is correlated with consumer conditions such as employment levels and earnings.
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It's a detailed record of the BOJ Policy Board's most recent meeting, providing in-depth insights into the economic conditions that influenced their decision on where to set interest rates;
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National Australia Bank (NAB) Business Confidence measures the mood of domestic firms in non-farm sectors. The indicator is derived from a survey of around 350 small to large sized companies.
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a composite index based on surveyed consumers; Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; Survey of about 2,000 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, including personal financial situation, climate for major purchases, and overall economic situation.
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Change in the total value of new credit issued to consumers and businesses; Borrowing and spending are positively correlated - consumers and businesses tend to seek credit when they are confident in their future financial position and feel comfortable spending money; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency.
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Measures the number of new residential building permits issued. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because permits are a leading indicator for the housing market as they signal a a healthy construction industry.This also creates an economic ripple effect as home owners buy goods for their homes, and builders buy raw materials and hire more workers to meet demand.
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Measures the value of all currency and liquid cash assets held by the public. The commonly held theory is that elevated currency levels spur growth and have an inflationary effect, leading to higher interest rates; however, some believe that an increased supply of money will trigger an equal drop in demand, leading to a lower currency valuation. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency, although the relationship is not entirely reliable.
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Measures the percentage of total work force that is unemployed and is actively seeking employment during the previous month. A falling trend positively effects the nation's currency because working people tend to increase their spending, with their purchases making up a large portion of GDP.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Flash Estimate measures the rate of inflation experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services. The Flash Estimate is released about two weeks ahead of the complete CPI report and is derived from current energy prices and early inflation data from EU member states. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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a composite index based on 12 economic indicators; Combined reading of 12 economic indicators related to banking confidence, production, consumer confidence, new orders and housing; This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy over the following 6 months. The impact tends to be significant but varies from month to month; actual higher than forecast is good for currency.
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The Employment Cost Index (ECI) measures rate of inflation in the wages, salaries and benefits paid to civilian workers. Traders view wage inflation as a leading indicator of consumer inflation because when businesses pay more for labor, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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GDP Deflator is an annualized change in inflation for all economic activity implied by GDP. It is released quarterly, about 30 days after the quarter ends. It encompasses all aspects of GDP and is used by the BEA to calculate the difference between nominal and real GDP. It's not the earliest measure of inflation, but it is the broadest. It is rumored to be the primary inflation measurement by the Fed.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an annualized change in the value of all goods and services produced by the economy. It is released quarterly, about 30 days after the quarter ends. There are three versions of GDP released one month apart: Advance, Preliminary, and Final. The Advance release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact as it is the primary indicator of the economy's health and is the broadest measure of economic activity.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of all goods and services produced by the economy and is the broadest measure of activity and the primary indicator of the economy's health. The central bank is more likely to raise interest rates in the face of a strong and growing economy, and foreign investors favorably view a strong economy because it spurs investment opportunities in the domestic stock and bond markets. These effects can have a large impact on the demand for the nation's currency. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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The Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) measures the rate of inflation for goods as they leave the manufacturing plants. The IPPI excludes indirect taxes and all costs that occur between the time a good leaves the plant and the time the final user takes possession of it (e.g., transportation, wholesale, and retail costs).
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The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) measures the rate of inflation for raw materials purchased by manufacturers. When manufactures pay more for goods and services, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Chicago Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) measures the health of the Chicago business environment. It's derived from a monthly survey of purchasing managers where respondents indicate whether their organization's activity is higher than, the same as, or lower than the previous month for output, purchases, employment, inventories, orders, and prices. An index reading above 50 indicates sector expansion.
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index based on surveyed consumers; Survey of about 500 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current and future economic conditions; There are two versions of this data released about 15 days apart – Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact.
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