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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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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 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 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 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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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 1,200 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, employment, and climate for major purchases.
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Change in the total value of new private-sector purchase orders placed with manufacturers for machines, excluding ships and utilities
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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 number of new loans granted for owner occupied homes; It's a leading indicator of demand in the housing market - most homes are financed, so it provides an excellent indicator of how many qualified buyers are entering the market; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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The Bank of England Inflation Report provides detailed economic analysis and an assessment of inflation over the next two years. The report is published quarterly and holds critical insights into the bank's view of inflation and the economic conditions that will effect interest rates in the future. Traders scrutinize this report as it's been known to provide clues about the bank's future monetary policy.
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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 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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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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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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Measures the change in number of employed people during the previous month. Job creation is an important indicator of economic health because consumer spending, which makes up a large portion of GDP. This report is the first of the month that relates to labor conditions, making it susceptible to big surprises. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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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 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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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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It reveals the statistical data that the ECB Governing Board evaluated when making the latest interest rate decision. The report also provides detailed analysis of inflation and current economic conditions;
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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 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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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles; Automobile sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be very volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better indicator of spending trends; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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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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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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Change in the value of all goods and services produced by the economy; Tends to have a muted impact because Germany and France, which account for about half of the Eurozone's economy, release their GDP earlier. There are 3 versions of GDP released about 15 days apart – Flash, Revised, and Final. The Flash release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact. The Final is not included for lack of significance; It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary indicator of the economy's health
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles; Automobile sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be very volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better indicator of spending trends; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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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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a composite index based on surveyed consumers; 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; Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; Survey of about 500 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current and future economic conditions;
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Change in the total value of goods held in inventory by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers
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Difference in value between the federal government's income and spending during the previous month; A positive number indicates a budget surplus, a negative number indicates a deficit; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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