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2008-10-02T07:15:00+03:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
10-y Bond Auction
1.53|2.6
null
1.49|2.7
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: Nov 5, 2008 | FF Notes: A...
2008-10-02T09:15:00+03:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
SECO Economic Forecasts
null
null
null
Source: SECO (latest release) | Frequency: Quarterly; | Next Release: Dec 16, 2008 | FF Notes: This report forecasts the major GDP components such as consumption and investment, together with key indicators including employment and inflation; | Why Traders Care: SECO is the federal government's source of expertise for ...
2008-10-02T09:30:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Nationwide HPI m/m
-1.7%
-1.6%
-1.7%
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: Oct 30, 2008 | FF Notes: T...
2008-10-02T10:30:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Unemployment Change
95.4K
null
103.1K
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: Nov 4, 2008 | FF Notes: This is among the...
2008-10-02T12:00:00+03:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
BOE Credit Conditions Survey
null
null
null
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Frequency: Released quarterly, around 15 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Jan 2, 2009 | FF Notes: This report includes detailed data on secured and unsecured lending to households, small businesses, non-financial corporations, and non-bank financial firms. Source f...
2008-10-02T12:03:00+03:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Construction PMI
38.8
39.0
40.5
FF Notice: Source released data 3 minutes later than scheduled; | 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 th...
2008-10-02T12:30:00+03:30
CHF
Low Impact Expected
SNB Quarterly Bulletin
null
null
null
Source: Swiss National Bank (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly; | Next Release: Dec 24, 2008 | FF Notes: Tends to have a mild impact because much of the information is released 2 weeks earlier in the Monetary Policy Assessment; | Acro Expand...
2008-10-02T12:50:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French 10-y Bond Auction
4.43|1.7
null
4.36|1.9
Source: French Treasury Agency (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 11 times per year; | Next Release: Nov 6,...
2008-10-02T15:15:00+03:30
EUR
High Impact Expected
Main Refinancing Rate
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate on the main refinancing operations that provide the bulk of liquidity to the banking system; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Oct 8, 2008 | FF Notes: Th...
2008-10-02T16:00:00+03:30
EUR
High Impact Expected
ECB Press Conference
null
null
null
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President and Vice President; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year, about 45 minutes after the Minimum Bid Rate is announced; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | FF Notes: The press conference is ...
2008-10-02T17:30:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Factory Orders m/m
-4.0%
-2.6%
0.7%
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: Nov 4, 2008 | FF Notes: This report con...
2008-10-02T18:05:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Natural Gas Storage
87B
75B
51B
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: Oct 9, ...
2008-10-02T23:59:59+03:30
CNY
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: Chinese banks will be closed in observance of National Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Oct 3, 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 schedules...
2008-10-03T00:00:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Average Hourly Earnings m/m
0.2%
0.3%
0.4%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price businesses pay for labor, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the first Friday after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 200...
2008-10-03T00:00:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
6.1%
6.1%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (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, usually on the first Friday after the month ...
2008-10-03T03:02:00+03:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Services Index
44.9
null
39.3
FF Notice: Source released data 2 minutes later than scheduled; | 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 busine...
2008-10-03T04:00:00+03:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
MI Inflation Gauge m/m
0.4%
null
0.1%
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: Nov 3, 2008 | FF Notes: This dat...
2008-10-03T04:30:00+03:30
CNY
Low Impact Expected
Non-Manufacturing PMI
58.1
null
53.8
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: Nov 3, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 5...
2008-10-03T09:15:00+03:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
CPI m/m
0.1%
-0.1%
-0.3%
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: Nov 4, 2008 | FF Notes: This is the e...
2008-10-03T10:45:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Services PMI
36.1
null
39.0
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T11:15:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Services PMI
49.4
48.2
48.5
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T11:20:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Final Services PMI
50.1
50.4
50.4
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T11:25:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German Final Services PMI
50.2
49.3
49.3
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T11:30:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Final Services PMI
48.4
48.2
48.2
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T12:00:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Final Services PMI
46.0
48.0
49.2
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: Nov 5, 2008 | F...
2008-10-03T12:04:00+03:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
Housing Equity Withdrawal q/q
-2.8B
2.5B
5.2B
FF Notice: Source released data 4 minutes later than scheduled; | Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new home-secured loans that are not used for home purchases or improvements; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released qu...
2008-10-03T12:30:00+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
Retail Sales m/m
0.3%
0.1%
0.1%
Source: Eurostat (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of inflation-adjusted 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: Nov 5, 2008 | FF Notes: Tends to have a relat...
2008-10-03T16:00:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Non-Farm Employment Change
-159K
-100K
-73K
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the first Friday after the month ends; | Nex...
2008-10-03T17:30:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
ISM Services PMI
50.2
50.0
50.6
Source: Institute for Supply Management (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers, excluding the manufacturing industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the third business day after the month end...
2008-10-03T20:53:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Economic Stabilization Bill Vote
Pass
Pass
null
Description: The US House of Representatives is due to vote on the amended Emergency Economic Stabilization bill following their rejection of the bill on Monday and the Senate passing the bill on Wednesday; | FF Notes: The bill must pass both the Senate and Congress before it's enacted; | Also Called: $700 Billion Bail...
2008-10-03T21:25:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
President Bush Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the Economic Stabilization Bill, in Washington DC; | Source: White House (latest release) | Speaker: US President George W. Bush; | Next Release: Oct 6, 2008 | FF Notes: US President Jan 2000 - Jan 2009. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - only speeches that might have di...
2008-10-03T23:59:59+03:30
CNY
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: Chinese banks will be closed in observance of National Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Jan 1, 2009 | 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 schedules...
2008-10-03T23:59:59+03:30
EUR
Non-Economic
German Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: German banks will be closed in observance of German Unity Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Dec 24, 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 sched...
2008-10-04T19:30:00+03:30
AUD
Non-Economic
Daylight Saving Time Shift
null
null
null
Description: Most Australian states enter DST and clocks are moved forward by 1 hour or 30 minutes, depending on the state; | Frequency: Twice per year; | Next Release: Apr 4, 2009 | Acro Expand: Daylight Saving Time (DST);
2008-10-04T23:59:59+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
EU Economic Summit
null
null
null
Description: Heads of state from Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, Eurogroup Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker, and European Commission President Jose-Manuel Barroso, are due to meet about the credit market crisis and its impact on the European banking system, in P...
2008-10-06T10:30:00+03:30
CHF
Low Impact Expected
Foreign Currency Reserves
49B
null
48B
Source: Swiss National Bank (latest release) | Measures: Total value of foreign currency reserves held by the SNB; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the fifth business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It provide...
2008-10-06T12:00:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Sentix Investor Confidence
-27.8
-27.1
-20.2
Source: Sentix (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed investors and analysts; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the first or second Monday of the current month; | Next Release: Nov 10, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 0.0 in...
2008-10-06T16:00:00+03:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Building Permits m/m
-13.5%
-1.4%
2.6%
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new building permits issued; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's an excellent gau...
2008-10-06T17:30:00+03:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Ivey PMI
61.0
51.0
51.5
Source: Richard Ivey School of Business (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, about 5 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | FF Notes: Above 50...
2008-10-06T21:00:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Fisher Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the regional economy at a community forum hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in Wichita Falls. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher; | Usual Effect: More hawkis...
2008-10-06T21:15:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
President Bush Speaks
null
null
null
FF Notice: Speech announcement comes as a surprise from source. Event added to calendar 25 minutes before listed time; | Description: Due to speak about the Economic Stabilization Bill, in Chantilly; | Source: White House (latest release) | Speaker: US President George W. Bush; | Next Release: Oct 10, 2008 | FF Notes: ...
2008-10-06T23:59:59+03:30
AUD
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
FF Notice: Banks in some states do not observe this holiday and will remain open; | Description: Most Australian banks will be closed in observance of Labor Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: Dec 25, 2008 | FF Notes: Most Forex brokers remain open for every holiday except Chris...
2008-10-06T23:59:59+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Eurogroup Meetings
null
null
null
Source: Eurogroup (latest release) | Next Release: Nov 3, 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...
2008-10-07T00:00:00+03:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Monetary Policy Statement
null
null
null
Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Oct 31, 2008 | FF Notes: Source does not give an exact release time - the event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the statement is issued. Source first relea...
2008-10-07T00:00:00+03:30
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: Nov 4, 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...
2008-10-07T00:00:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
JOLTS Job Openings
3.28M
null
3.49M
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Number of job openings during the reported month, excluding the farming industry; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 13, 2008 | FF No...
2008-10-07T00:00:00+03:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
Industrial Production m/m
-0.6%
-0.2%
-0.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (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 40 days after the month ends; | Next Rel...
2008-10-07T00:30:00+03:30
NZD
High Impact Expected
NZIER Business Confidence
-19
null
-64
Source: NZIER (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, wholesalers, retailers, and service providers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released quarterly, on the first or second Tuesday after the quarter ends; |...
2008-10-07T02:00:00+03:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Construction Index
31.8
null
43.1
Source: Australian Industry Group (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed construction companies; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, on the third business day after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008 | FF Notes...
2008-10-07T07:00:00+03:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Cash Rate
6.00%
6.50%
7.00%
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: Nov 4, 2008 | FF Notes: The rate decision is usually p...
2008-10-07T07:28:00+03:30
JPY
High Impact Expected
Overnight Call Rate
0.50%
0.50%
0.50%
FF Notice: 'Expected Market Impact' rating changed from 'Medium' (orange) to 'High' (red) after larger than expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut; | Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which the BOJ rediscounts bills and extends loans to financial institutions; | Usual Effect: 'Act...
2008-10-07T08:30:00+03:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Leading Indicators
89.3%
89.3%
91.4%
Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Level of a composite index based on 11 economic indicators; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | FF Notes: This index is designed to pred...
2008-10-07T10:49:00+03:30
JPY
High Impact Expected
BOJ Press Conference
null
null
null
Source: Bank of Japan | Speaker: BOJ Governor; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Oct 31, 2008 | FF Notes: Source does not give an exact start time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the press conference starts. Source ...
2008-10-07T12:00:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Manufacturing Production m/m
-0.4%
-0.2%
-0.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 5, 2008 | FF...
2008-10-07T13:30:00+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Factory Orders m/m
3.6%
0.2%
-1.3%
Source: Destatis (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: Nov 6, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a leadi...
2008-10-07T17:00:00+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB President Trichet Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the World Policy Conference organized by French institute of International Relations, in Evian; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Oct 11, 2008 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often expe...
2008-10-07T17:30:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Fed Announcement
null
null
null
FF Notice: For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Description: Fed announces the creation of the Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF) to help provide liquidity to term funding markets; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expec...
2008-10-07T18:30:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Stern Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Repercussions from the Financial Shock" at the Council of Institutional Investors, in Chicago. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Gary Stern; | Usual Effect: Mor...
2008-10-07T20:45:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the economic outlook and financial markets at the National Association for Business Economics 2008 Annual Meeting Luncheon, in Washington DC. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; | Usual Effect: More haw...
2008-10-07T21:30:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
FOMC Meeting Minutes
null
null
null
Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year, 3 weeks after the Federal Funds Rate is announced; | Next Release: Nov 19, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a detailed record of the FOMC's most recent meeting, providing in-de...
2008-10-07T22:30:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Consumer Credit m/m
-7.9B
5.6B
5.2B
Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of outstanding consumer credit that requires installment payments; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008 | Why Tr...
2008-10-07T23:59:59+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
ECOFIN Meetings
null
null
null
Source: European Council (latest release) | Next Release: Nov 4, 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 ...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
CHF
High Impact Expected
Libor Rate
2.50%
null
2.75%
FF Notice: Interest rates were cut at an unscheduled emergency meeting coordinated with central banks around the world. Source set a target range of 2.00% to 3.00%. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Swiss National Bank (latest release) | Measures: London int...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
MPC Rate Statement
null
null
null
FF Notice: The statement comes as a surprise from source. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released with Official Bank Rate when the rate changes;...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
NIESR GDP Estimate
-0.2%
null
-0.2%
FF Notice: Initial release time was shifted 24 hours later due to source rescheduling; | Source: NIESR (latest release) | Measures: Change in the estimated value of all goods and services produced by the economy during the previous 3 months; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequ...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
EUR
High Impact Expected
Main Refinancing Rate
3.75%
null
4.25%
FF Notice: Interest rates were cut at an unscheduled emergency meeting coordinated with central banks around the world. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate on the main refinancing operations that...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
FOMC Statement
null
null
null
FF Notice: The statement comes as a surprise from source. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Oct 29, 200...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Trade Balance
-5.4B
-4.7B
-4.9B
Source: Ministry for the Economy and Finance (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 20...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Federal Funds Rate
1.50%
null
2.00%
FF Notice: Interest rates were cut at an unscheduled emergency meeting coordinated with central banks around the world. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which depository institutions lend balance...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Economy Watchers Sentiment
28.0
27.8
28.3
Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed workers who directly observe consumer spending by virtue of their job; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 9 days after the month ends; | Next Release:...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Overnight Rate
2.50%
null
3.00%
FF Notice: Interest rates were cut at an unscheduled emergency meeting coordinated with central banks around the world. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Bank of Canada (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which major financial institutions borrow a...
2008-10-08T00:00:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Official Bank Rate
4.50%
null
5.00%
FF Notice: Interest rates were cut at an unscheduled emergency meeting coordinated with central banks around the world. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which the BOE lends to financial instituti...
2008-10-08T02:31:00+03:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Nationwide Consumer Confidence
50
48
53
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: Nov 5, 2008 | FF Notes: Source changed series...
2008-10-08T03:00:00+03:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
Westpac Consumer Sentiment
-11.0%
null
7.0%
FF Notice: 'Actual' data initially misstated, then rectified 10 seconds after release. We regret the error; | Source: Westpac Banking Corporation (latest release) | Measures: Change in the level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Fr...
2008-10-08T04:00:00+03:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Home Loans m/m
-2.2%
-1.0%
-0.9%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of new loans granted for owner-occupied homes; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 10, 2008 | FF Notes: Sour...
2008-10-08T07:30:00+03:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
BOJ Gov Shirakawa Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak before the House of Representatives budget committee, in Tokyo; | Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Speaker: BOJ Governor Masaaki Shirakawa; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next Release: Oct 13, 2008 | FF Notes: BOJ Governor Apr 2008 - Mar 2013. Volati...
2008-10-08T08:30:00+03:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
BOJ Monthly Report
null
null
null
Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly; | Next Release: Nov 25, 2008 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this report in Dec 2015; | Why Traders Care: It contains the statistical data that the BOJ Policy Board members evaluated wh...
2008-10-08T10:15:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Gov Budget Balance
-67.6B
null
-51.4B
Source: French Treasury Agency (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between the central government's income and spending for the year-to-date; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 30 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008...
2008-10-08T12:30:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Final GDP q/q
-0.2%
-0.2%
-0.2%
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 105 days after the quarter ends; | Next Release: Jan 8, 2009 | FF Notes: S...
2008-10-08T13:00:00+03:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
BRC Shop Price Index y/y
3.6%
null
3.8%
Source: British Retail Consortium (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods purchased at BRC-member retail stores; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the last Wednesday of the current month; | Next Release: Nov 5, 2008 | FF Notes...
2008-10-08T13:30:00+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Industrial Production m/m
3.4%
-0.2%
-1.6%
Source: Destatis (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 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008 | Wh...
2008-10-08T14:30:00+03:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
BOC Rate Statement
null
null
null
FF Notice: The statement comes as a surprise from source. For historical accuracy, this event was added to the calendar after its release time; | Source: Bank of Canada (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled 8 times per year; | Next Release: Oct 21, 2008...
2008-10-08T15:15:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Plosser Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Central Banking and the Importance of setting realistic expectations for the Federal Reserve's monetary, supervisory and regulatory policies" at the Council of Foreign Relations, in New York. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (latest...
2008-10-08T15:45:00+03:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Housing Starts
218K
207K
217K
Source: CMHC (latest release) | Measures: Annualized number of new residential buildings that began construction during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 16 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 10, 2008 | FF Notes: W...
2008-10-08T17:30:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Pending Home Sales m/m
7.4%
-1.5%
-2.7%
Source: National Association of Realtors (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of homes under contract to be sold but still awaiting the closing transaction, excluding new construction; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 28 days after ...
2008-10-08T18:00:00+03:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
CB Leading Index m/m
-0.6%
null
-0.7%
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 45 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 5, 2008 | FF Notes: This i...
2008-10-08T18:05:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Crude Oil Inventories
8.1M
2.0M
4.3M
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: Oc...
2008-10-08T22:30:00+03:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Treasury Sec Paulson Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the Pre-G7 Press Conference, in Washington DC; | Source: US Department of the Treasury (latest release) | Speaker: US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson; | Next Release: Oct 11, 2008 | FF Notes: US Treasury Secretary Jul 2006 - Jan 2009. He speaks frequently on a broad range of subjects - onl...
2008-10-09T00:00:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German WPI m/m
-0.6%
-0.5%
-1.8%
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of goods sold by wholesalers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 12 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 11, 2008 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of consumer ...
2008-10-09T00:00:00+03:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
4.3%
4.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (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 15 days after the month ends; | N...
2008-10-09T00:00:00+03:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Halifax HPI m/m
-1.3%
-1.8%
-1.8%
Source: Halifax Bank of Scotland (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of homes financed by HBOS; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 5 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | FF Notes: The exact release date is usually ...
2008-10-09T00:00:00+03:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Prelim Machine Tool Orders y/y
-20.7%
null
13.9%
Source: JMTBA (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new orders placed with machine tool manufacturers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 10, 2008 | FF Notes: There are 2 versio...
2008-10-09T03:20:00+03:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Core Machinery Orders m/m
-14.5%
-3.0%
-3.9%
Source: Cabinet Office (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of new private-sector purchase orders placed with manufacturers for machines, excluding ships and utilities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month e...
2008-10-09T03:30:00+03:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
MI Inflation Expectations
4.4%
null
4.4%
Source: Melbourne Institute (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 the second Thursday after the month ends; | Next Re...
2008-10-09T04:00:00+03:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Employment Change
2.2K
0.0K
10.2K
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of employed people during the previous month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 15 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 6, 2008 | FF Notes: This i...
2008-10-09T09:30:00+03:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German Trade Balance
13.1B
12.0B
11.6B
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008 | FF Notes: This is the s...
2008-10-09T11:30:00+03:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB Monthly Bulletin
null
null
null
Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, 7 days after the Minimum Bid Rate is announced; | Next Release: Nov 13, 2008 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this data in Dec 2014; | Why Traders Care: It reveals the statistica...
2008-10-09T12:00:00+03:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Goods Trade Balance
-8.2B
-7.6B
-8.2B
Source: Office for National Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 11, 2008 | ...
2008-10-09T16:00:00+03:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Claims
478K
475K
498K
Source: Department of Labor (latest release) | Measures: The number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released weekly, usually on the first Thursday after the week ends; | Next Rel...
2008-10-09T17:30:00+03:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Final Wholesale Inventories m/m
0.8%
0.5%
1.5%
Source: Census Bureau (latest release) | Measures: Change in the total value of goods held in inventory by wholesalers; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Nov 7, 2008 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is ...