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2008-05-29T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Natural Gas Storage
87B
84B
85B
Source: Energy Information Administration (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, 5 days after the week ends; | Next Release: Jun 5, ...
2008-05-29T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Private Loans y/y
10.6%
10.5%
10.8%
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new loans issued to consumers and businesses in the private sector; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 28 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 26, 20...
2008-05-29T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Prelim GDP q/q
0.9%
0.9%
0.6%
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Annualized change in the value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Aug 28, 2008 | ...
2008-05-29T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Retail Sales y/y
0.1%
0.5%
1.0%
Source: METI (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 27 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's the primary gauge of consumer ...
2008-05-29T04:30:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
CB Leading Index m/m
-0.4%
null
-0.3%
Source: The Conference Board Inc. (latest release) | Measures: Change in the level of a composite index based on 7 economic indicators; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 50 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 26, 2008 | FF Notes: This ...
2008-05-29T05:30:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Fisher Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about inflation and debt at the Commonwealth Club of California, in San Francisco. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for c...
2008-05-29T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Private Capital Expenditure q/q
-2.5%
3.1%
7.3%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of new capital expenditures made by private businesses; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 55 days after the quarter ends; | Next R...
2008-05-29T10:30:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Nationwide HPI m/m
-2.5%
-0.5%
-0.9%
Source: Nationwide Building Society (latest release) | Measures: Change in the selling price of homes with mortgages backed by Nationwide; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the end of the current month; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Th...
2008-05-29T11:45:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
Employment Level
3.90M
3.89M
3.88M
Source: Federal Statistical Office (latest release) | Measures: Number of employed people during the previous quarter; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 55 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Aug 28, 2008 | FF Notes: Source discontinue...
2008-05-29T12:25:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Unemployment Change
4K
-25K
-7K
Source: Federal Employment Agency (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of unemployed people during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | Why Traders Care: Altho...
2008-05-29T12:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
M3 Money Supply y/y
10.6%
10.3%
10.1%
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and deposited in banks; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 28 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 26, 2008 | FF ...
2008-05-29T13:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Consumer Confidence
-15
-12
-12
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around 22 days into the current month; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 0 indicates optimism, below in...
2008-05-29T13:59:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian 10-y Bond Auction
4.86|1.4
null
4.65|1.3
Source: Department of Treasury (latest release) | Measures: Average yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Variable, about 14 times per year; | Next Release: Jun 27...
2008-05-29T14:30:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
CBI Realized Sales
-14
-25
-26
Source: Confederation of British Industry (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed retailers and wholesalers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the end of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 25, 2008 | FF Note...
2008-05-29T17:00:00+04:30
CAD
Medium Impact Expected
Current Account
5.6B
2.8B
0.8B
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, investment income, and current transfers during the previous quarter; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the ...
2008-05-29T19:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Crude Oil Inventories
-8.8M
-0.3M
-5.4M
Source: Energy Information Administration (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, 4 days after the week ends; | Next Release: Ju...
2008-05-29T23:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a duplicate speech titled "Liquidity Provision by the Federal Reserve" at the Risk Transfer Mechanisms and Financial Stability Workshop, in Basel, via videoconference; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; | Usual Effect: More hawkish th...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Core PCE Price Index m/m
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, ...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Prelim CPI m/m
0.5%
0.3%
0.2%
Source: Istat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the end of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | FF Notes: There are 2 versions of CPI rel...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Personal Spending m/m
0.2%
0.2%
0.4%
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all expenditures by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF Notes: Thi...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
CAD
Medium Impact Expected
RMPI m/m
5.1%
2.8%
6.7%
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of raw materials purchased by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 19 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a leadin...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
National Core CPI y/y
0.9%
1.0%
1.2%
Source: Statistics Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding fresh food; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the third Friday of the following month; | Next Release: Jun 27,...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Revised UoM Inflation Expectations
5.2%
null
5.2%
Source: University of Michigan (latest release) | Measures: Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the last Friday of the current month; | Next ...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
3.9%
3.8%
Source: Statistics Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: J...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
7.1%
7.1%
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Percentage of the total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Personal Income m/m
0.2%
0.2%
0.4%
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of income received from all sources by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | Why Trader...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
CAD
Low Impact Expected
IPPI m/m
1.4%
1.0%
1.8%
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 19 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF Notes: Only includes goods produced domes...
2008-05-30T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Household Spending y/y
-2.7%
-0.7%
-1.6%
Source: Statistics Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all expenditures by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | Why Traders Care: Consu...
2008-05-30T03:15:00+04:30
NZD
High Impact Expected
Building Consents m/m
82.1%
null
-14.5%
Source: Statistics New Zealand (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new building approvals issued; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading gau...
2008-05-30T03:30:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Kohn Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about money markets and financial stability at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Columbia Business School Conference, in New York; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Governor Donald Kohn; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency;...
2008-05-30T03:31:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
GfK Consumer Confidence
-29
-25
-24
Source: NIQ (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the third Friday of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 0 indicates optimism, be...
2008-05-30T03:45:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Final Manufacturing PMI
47.7
null
48.6
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 20...
2008-05-30T04:00:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Tokyo Core CPI y/y
0.9%
0.9%
0.7%
Source: Statistics Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers in Tokyo, excluding fresh food; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the last Friday of the current month; | Next Release: J...
2008-05-30T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Prelim Industrial Production m/m
-0.3%
-0.5%
-3.4%
Source: METI (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF No...
2008-05-30T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
Private Sector Credit m/m
0.4%
0.8%
0.8%
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new credit issued to consumers and businesses; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the last business day of the following month; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 |...
2008-05-30T09:30:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Housing Starts y/y
-8.7%
-11.8%
-15.6%
Source: MLIT (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new residential buildings that began construction; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading i...
2008-05-30T10:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Retail Sales m/m
-1.7%
0.6%
-2.2%
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles and gas stations; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1...
2008-05-30T11:30:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
SNB Chairman Roth Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak, along with SNB Chief Economist Ulrich Kohli, at the International Center for Monetary and Banking Statistics Conference, in Geneva; | Source: Swiss National Bank (latest release) | Speaker: SNB Governing Board Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for c...
2008-05-30T13:00:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Buba President Weber Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about eurosystem and its prospects at the 18th Conference of the European Association for Banking and Financial History, in Frankfurt; | Source: Bundesbank (latest release) | Speaker: Deutsche Bundesbank President Axel Weber; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | N...
2008-05-30T13:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
CPI Flash Estimate y/y
3.6%
3.5%
3.3%
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the last business day of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | FF Notes: Eurostat bases thi...
2008-05-30T13:58:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
KOF Economic Barometer
1.09
1.09
1.21
Source: KOF Economic Research Agency (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on 219 economic indicators; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, around the end of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF Notes: This index is...
2008-05-30T17:00:00+04:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
GDP m/m
-0.2%
0.0%
-0.3%
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 60 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | Why Tr...
2008-05-30T18:15:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Chicago PMI
49.1
48.5
48.3
Source: ISM-Chicago, Inc (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the Chicago area; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the last business day of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | ...
2008-05-30T18:25:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment
59.8
59.5
59.5
Source: University of Michigan (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the last Friday of the current month; | Next Release: Jun 27, 2008 | FF Notes: The 'Previou...
2008-06-01T05:30:00+04:30
CNY
High Impact Expected
Manufacturing PMI
53.3
null
59.2
Source: CFLP (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the last day of the current month; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Ab...
2008-06-01T19:04:00+04:30
NZD
Low Impact Expected
GDT Price Index
-1.2%
null
null
Source: GDT (latest release) | Measures: Change in the average price of dairy products sold at auction; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Twice per month; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | FF Notes: Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as '...
2008-06-01T23:59:59+04:30
NZD
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: New Zealand banks will be closed in observance of the Queen's Birthday; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Jun 2, 2008 | FF Notes: Most Forex brokers remain open for every holiday except Christmas and New Year's Day. Stock markets and banks have slightly different holid...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
Net Lending to Individuals m/m
7.3B
8.0B
7.9B
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new credit issued to consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's correlated wit...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Average Cash Earnings y/y
0.6%
1.3%
1.5%
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of employment income collected by workers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | Why Tra...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
Mortgage Approvals
58K
64K
63K
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Number of new mortgages approved for home purchases during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | FF Notes: Tends to ...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
ISM Manufacturing Prices
87.0
85.0
84.5
Source: Institute for Supply Management (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Nex...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
Company Operating Profits q/q
2.2%
1.5%
4.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of profits earned by corporations; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Source c...
2008-06-02T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Construction Spending m/m
-0.4%
-0.5%
-0.6%
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total amount builders spent on construction projects; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008
2008-06-02T04:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Manufacturing Index
51.2
null
52.7
Source: Australian Industry Group (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Source ...
2008-06-02T05:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
MI Inflation Gauge m/m
0.3%
null
0.5%
Source: Melbourne Institute (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the first Monday after the month ends; | Next Release: Jun 30, 2008 | FF Notes: This da...
2008-06-02T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Retail Sales m/m
-0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | FF Notes: This is the earli...
2008-06-02T06:25:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
HIA New Home Sales m/m
0.1%
null
-6.0%
Source: Housing Industry Association (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of newly constructed homes sold; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Source discontinued pu...
2008-06-02T07:00:00+04:30
CNY
Medium Impact Expected
Caixin Manufacturing PMI
54.7
null
55.4
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Ju...
2008-06-02T10:15:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
GDP q/q
0.3%
0.3%
0.9%
Source: Federal Statistical Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep 2, 2...
2008-06-02T11:00:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
Commodity Prices y/y
28.6%
null
21.8%
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Measures: Change in the selling price of exported commodities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Commodities ac...
2008-06-02T11:45:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Manufacturing PMI
43.8
null
45.2
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T12:00:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
Manufacturing PMI
55.7
55.4
56.7
Source: Procure (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 50.0 indicate...
2008-06-02T12:15:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Manufacturing PMI
48.0
48.2
48.2
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T12:20:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Final Manufacturing PMI
51.5
51.3
51.3
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T12:25:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German Final Manufacturing PMI
53.6
53.5
53.5
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T12:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Final Manufacturing PMI
50.6
50.5
50.5
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T13:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Final Manufacturing PMI
50.0
51.0
50.8
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 200...
2008-06-02T18:00:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB President Trichet Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the ECB's 10th Anniversary conference, in Frankfurt; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Jun 3, 2008 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often experienced during his speeches as traders attem...
2008-06-02T18:30:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
ISM Manufacturing PMI
49.6
48.6
48.6
Source: Institute for Supply Management (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first business day after the month ends; | Nex...
2008-06-02T23:59:59+04:30
NZD
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: New Zealand banks will be closed in observance of the Queen's Birthday; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Oct 26, 2008 | FF Notes: Most Forex brokers remain open for every holiday except Christmas and New Year's Day. Stock markets and banks have slightly different holi...
2008-06-02T23:59:59+04:30
EUR
Non-Economic
Italian Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: Italian banks will be closed in observance of National Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Aug 15, 2008 | FF Notes: Most Forex brokers remain open for every holiday except Christmas and New Year's Day. Stock markets and banks have slightly different holiday schedule...
2008-06-02T23:59:59+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Eurogroup Meetings
null
null
null
Source: Eurogroup (latest release) | Next Release: Jul 7, 2008 | FF Notes: Eurogroup meetings are usually held in Brussels and attended by the Eurogroup President, Finance Ministers from euro area member states, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. They dis...
2008-06-03T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the economic outlook at the International Monetary Conference in Barcelona, via satellite. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Rel...
2008-06-03T00:00:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
Current Account
-19.5B
-20.4B
-18.7B
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the previous quarter; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 day...
2008-06-03T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
BOJ Gov Shirakawa Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the International Monetary Conference in Barcelona, via satellite. Audience questions expected; | Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Speaker: BOJ Governor Masaaki Shirakawa; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Jun 19, 2008 | FF Notes: BOJ G...
2008-06-03T00:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
RBA Rate Statement
null
null
null
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Until Dec 2007 the statement was only issued when the cash rate was changed; | Why Traders Care: It's among the primary too...
2008-06-03T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Revised GDP q/q
0.8%
0.7%
0.7%
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 65 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep 3, 2008 | FF Notes: Th...
2008-06-03T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Monetary Base y/y
-0.9%
-0.9%
-2.8%
Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and current account deposits held at the BOJ; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the second business day after the month ends; | Next ...
2008-06-03T05:30:00+04:30
CNY
Low Impact Expected
Non-Manufacturing PMI
60.5
null
62.9
Source: CFLP (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the last day of the current month; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 5...
2008-06-03T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Building Approvals m/m
7.8%
-0.9%
-5.5%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new building approvals issued; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's an ex...
2008-06-03T08:15:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
10-y Bond Auction
1.80|2.1
null
1.66|2.5
Source: Ministry of Finance (latest release) | Measures: Average yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction; | Usual Effect: No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications; | Frequency: Conducted monthly; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | FF Notes: A...
2008-06-03T09:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Cash Rate
7.25%
7.25%
7.25%
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate charged on overnight loans between financial intermediaries; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: The rate decision is usually p...
2008-06-03T10:15:00+04:30
CHF
High Impact Expected
CPI m/m
0.8%
0.4%
0.8%
Source: Federal Statistical Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 3 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | FF Notes: This is the e...
2008-06-03T11:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Unemployment Change
15.1K
null
37.5K
Source: Ministry of Employment (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of unemployed people during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 3 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | FF Notes: This is among the...
2008-06-03T13:00:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Construction PMI
43.9
45.7
46.1
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the construction industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the third business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008...
2008-06-03T13:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
PPI m/m
0.8%
0.8%
0.7%
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of finished goods and services sold by producers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | FF Notes: Tends to have a muted impa...
2008-06-03T17:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB President Trichet Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the International Monetary Conference, in Barcelona. Audience questions expected; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Jun 4, 2008 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often experienced during ...
2008-06-03T18:30:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Factory Orders m/m
1.1%
0.0%
1.5%
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 2, 2008 | FF Notes: This report con...
2008-06-03T23:59:59+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
ECOFIN Meetings
null
null
null
Source: European Council (latest release) | Next Release: Jul 8, 2008 | FF Notes: ECOFIN meetings are usually held in Brussels and attended by Finance Ministers from EU member states. They discuss a range of financial issues, such as euro support mechanisms and government finances. The meetings are closed to the press ...
2008-06-03T23:59:59+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Total Vehicle Sales
14.3M
14.5M
14.5M
Source: Autodata Corp. (latest release) | Measures: Annualized number of cars and trucks sold domestically during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 2 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 1, 2008 | FF Notes: Source di...
2008-06-04T00:00:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
RBA Deputy Gov Lowe Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the preliminary conclusions of the payments system review at the Visa Forum 2008, in Hamilton Island; | Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (latest release) | Speaker: RBA Deputy Governor Philip Lowe; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Aug 13, ...
2008-06-04T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Revised Unit Labor Costs q/q
2.2%
2.0%
2.2%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Annualized change in the price businesses pay for labor, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 65 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep 4, 20...
2008-06-04T03:31:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Nationwide Consumer Confidence
69
68
70
Source: Nationwide Building Society (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 9, 2008 | FF Notes: Source changed series...
2008-06-04T04:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Services Index
49.7
null
47.3
Source: Australian Industry Group (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed service-based companies; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the fifth business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | FF Note...
2008-06-04T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Capital Spending q/y
-4.9%
-9.6%
-7.7%
Source: Ministry of Finance (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new capital expenditures made by businesses; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 60 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep 5, 2008 | FF Notes: Data re...
2008-06-04T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
GDP q/q
0.6%
0.3%
0.7%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, about 65 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Sep...
2008-06-04T07:30:00+04:30
NZD
Low Impact Expected
ANZ Commodity Prices m/m
1.0%
null
-0.3%
Source: ANZ (latest release) | Measures: Change in the global price of exported commodities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 3 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | FF Notes: Tends to have a muted impact because the tightly-c...
2008-06-04T11:45:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Services PMI
43.3
null
42.5
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the third business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | F...
2008-06-04T12:00:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB President Trichet Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Climate change, growth, stability" at the OECD Forum 2008, in Paris; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Jun 9, 2008 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often experienced duri...
2008-06-04T12:15:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Services PMI
48.1
49.5
49.8
Source: S&P Global (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the third business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Jul 3, 2008 | F...