DateTime
stringdate
2007-01-01 04:30:00+0330
2025-04-07 21:30:00+0330
Currency
stringclasses
10 values
Impact
stringclasses
4 values
Event
stringclasses
593 values
Actual
stringlengths
1
9
Forecast
stringlengths
1
8
Previous
stringlengths
1
9
Detail
stringlengths
106
1.37k
2009-04-01T16:45:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
-742K
-660K
-706K
Source: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (latest release) | Measures: Estimated change in the number of employed people during the previous month, excluding the farming industry and government; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the first Wedn...
2009-04-01T18:00:00+04:30
NZD
Low Impact Expected
GDT Price Index
2.4%
null
17.5%
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: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as ...
2009-04-01T18:30:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
ISM Manufacturing PMI
36.3
35.8
35.8
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...
2009-04-01T19:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Crude Oil Inventories
2.8M
3.1M
3.3M
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: Ap...
2009-04-01T22:40:00+04:30
CAD
Medium Impact Expected
BOC Gov Carney Speaks
null
null
null
FF Notice: Text of the speech due to be released 15 minutes earlier than the speaking time listed. Carney is due to hold a press conference 35 minutes after the speaking time listed; | Description: Due to speak at the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce, in Yellowknife; | Source: Bank of Canada (latest release) |...
2009-04-01T23:59:59+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Total Vehicle Sales
9.9M
9.3M
9.1M
FF Notice: Source corrected 'Actual' data 4 hours after release; | 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 afte...
2009-04-02T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Construction PMI
30.9
27.6
27.8
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: May 5, 2009...
2009-04-02T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Claims
669K
649K
657K
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...
2009-04-02T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Factory Orders m/m
1.8%
1.5%
-3.5%
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: May 1, 2009 | FF Notes: This report con...
2009-04-02T00:00:00+04:30
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: Jul 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...
2009-04-02T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Monetary Base y/y
6.9%
6.8%
6.4%
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 ...
2009-04-02T05:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Goods Trade Balance
2.11B
0.70B
0.93B
Source: Australian Bureau of 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 35 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 6, 2009 | ...
2009-04-02T06:37:00+04:30
NZD
Low Impact Expected
ANZ Commodity Prices m/m
1.0%
null
-4.6%
FF Notice: Source released data 7 minutes later than scheduled; | 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: May 5, 2...
2009-04-02T10:30:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Nationwide HPI m/m
0.9%
-1.5%
-1.9%
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: Apr 30, 2009 | FF Notes: T...
2009-04-02T11:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Unemployment Change
123.5K
null
154.1K
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: May 5, 2009 | FF Notes: This is among the...
2009-04-02T13:00:00+04:30
CHF
High Impact Expected
Gov Board Member Hildebrand Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "Developments in the Current Financial Crisis" at the Swiss Funds and Asset Management Forum, in Bern; | Source: Swiss National Bank (latest release) | Speaker: SNB Governing Board Vice-Chairman Philip Hildebrand; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currenc...
2009-04-02T13:37:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French 10-y Bond Auction
3.62|1.9
null
3.72|1.7
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: May 7,...
2009-04-02T14:07:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
30-y Bond Auction
4.26|1.6
null
4.49|1.5
Source: Debt Management Office (latest release) | Measures: Average yield on a 30-year bond 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; | Next Release: May 19, 2009 | FF Notes: Aucti...
2009-04-02T16:15:00+04:30
EUR
High Impact Expected
Main Refinancing Rate
1.25%
1.00%
1.50%
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: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: Th...
2009-04-02T16:29:00+04:30
CNY
High Impact Expected
Manufacturing PMI
52.4
null
49.0
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: May 1, 2009 | FF Notes: Ab...
2009-04-02T17:00:00+04:30
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: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: The press conference is ...
2009-04-02T18:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
ECB President Trichet Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about the future of euro, in Frankfurt; | Source: European Central Bank (latest release) | Speaker: ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet; | Next Release: Apr 17, 2009 | FF Notes: ECB President Nov 2003 - Oct 2011. Volatility is often experienced during his speeches as traders attempt to decipher ...
2009-04-02T19:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Natural Gas Storage
0B
-1B
3B
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: Apr 9, ...
2009-04-02T23:59:59+04:30
All
High Impact Expected
G20 Meetings
null
null
null
FF Notice: Some media comments are likely to be made the day before the event which may spread the impact over two days; | Description: Due to meet about a range of global economic issues, including the financial crisis, in London; | Source: G20 (latest release) | Next Release: Jun 12, 2009 | FF Notes: G20 meetings are...
2009-04-03T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
8.5%
8.1%
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 ...
2009-04-03T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Halifax HPI m/m
-1.9%
-1.9%
-2.3%
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: May 6, 2009 | FF Notes: The exact release date is usually ...
2009-04-03T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Average Hourly Earnings m/m
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
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: May 8, 200...
2009-04-03T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Spanish Services PMI
34.1
null
31.7
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T03:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Services Index
35.6
null
32.2
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: May 5, 2009 | FF Note...
2009-04-03T05:30:00+04:30
CNY
Low Impact Expected
Non-Manufacturing PMI
55.7
null
41.9
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: May 3, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 5...
2009-04-03T08:15:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
10-y Bond Auction
1.35|2.3
null
1.30|2.9
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: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: ...
2009-04-03T10:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German Import Prices m/m
-0.1%
-0.3%
-0.5%
Source: Destatis (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of imported goods purchased domestically; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 26 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Apr 27, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It contributes to inflati...
2009-04-03T11:45:00+04:30
CHF
Medium Impact Expected
CPI m/m
-0.3%
0.0%
0.2%
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: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the e...
2009-04-03T12:15:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Services PMI
39.1
38.3
37.9
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T12:20:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Final Services PMI
43.6
42.9
42.9
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T12:25:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
German Final Services PMI
42.3
41.7
41.7
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T12:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
Final Services PMI
40.9
40.1
40.1
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T13:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Final Services PMI
45.5
43.6
43.2
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: May 6, 2009 | F...
2009-04-03T17:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Non-Farm Employment Change
-663K
-659K
-651K
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...
2009-04-03T17:40:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Kohn Speaks
null
null
null
FF Notice: Speech time initially misstated as 110 minutes later than source’s schedule. We regret the error; | Description: Due to speak about policies to end the economic crisis at the College of Wooster Scheide Music Center, in Ohio. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: F...
2009-04-03T18:30:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
ISM Services PMI
40.8
41.9
41.6
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...
2009-04-03T20:25:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
FOMC Member Lacker Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak at the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank's Third Annual Credit Market Symposium, in Charlotte; | Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; | Next R...
2009-04-03T20:30:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to deliver a speech titled "The Fed's Balance Sheet" at the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank's Third Annual Credit Market Symposium, in Charlotte; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good for currency; |...
2009-04-04T18:30:00+04:30
NZD
Non-Economic
Daylight Saving Time Shift
null
null
null
Description: New Zealand exits DST and clocks are moved backward by 1 hour; | Frequency: Twice per year; | Next Release: Sep 26, 2009 | Acro Expand: Daylight Saving Time (DST);
2009-04-04T20:30:00+04:30
AUD
Non-Economic
Daylight Saving Time Shift
null
null
null
Description: Most Australian states exit DST and clocks are moved backward by 1 hour or 30 minutes, depending on the state; | Frequency: Twice per year; | Next Release: Oct 3, 2009 | Acro Expand: Daylight Saving Time (DST);
2009-04-06T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
PPI m/m
-0.5%
-0.5%
-1.1%
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: May 5, 2009 | FF Notes: Tends to have a muted impa...
2009-04-06T00:00:00+04:30
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 setting up of swap agreements between itself, the Bank of England, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, and Swiss National Bank; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Usual Effect: M...
2009-04-06T05:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
MI Inflation Gauge m/m
-0.1%
null
0.7%
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: May 4, 2009 | FF Notes: This dat...
2009-04-06T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
ANZ Job Advertisements m/m
-8.5%
null
-10.4%
Source: ANZ (latest release) | Measures: Change in the number of jobs advertised in the major daily newspapers and websites covering the capital cities; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually the first Monday after the month ends; | Next Release: Ma...
2009-04-06T09:30:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Leading Indicators
75.2%
75.3%
77.2%
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: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: This index is designed to pre...
2009-04-06T11:30:00+04:30
CHF
Low Impact Expected
Foreign Currency Reserves
56B
null
47B
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: May 6, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It provide...
2009-04-06T13:00:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
Sentix Investor Confidence
-35.3
-40.7
-42.7
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: May 4, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 0.0 ind...
2009-04-06T13:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
Retail Sales m/m
-0.6%
-0.3%
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: May 6, 2009 | FF Notes: Tends to have a relat...
2009-04-06T17:00:00+04:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Building Permits m/m
-15.9%
-3.6%
-6.0%
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: May 6, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's an excellent gau...
2009-04-06T18:30:00+04:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Ivey PMI
43.2
46.7
45.2
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: May 6, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 50...
2009-04-06T21:30:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
FOMC Member Warsh Speaks
null
null
null
Description: Due to speak about financial markets and the economy at the Council of Institutional Investors 2009 Spring Meeting, in Washington DC. Audience questions expected; | Source: Federal Reserve (latest release) | Speaker: Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh; | Usual Effect: More hawkish than expected is good f...
2009-04-06T23:59:59+04:30
CNY
Non-Economic
Bank Holiday
null
null
null
Description: Chinese banks will be closed in observance of Tomb Sweeping Day; | Usual Effect: Low liquidity and irregular volatility; | Next Release: May 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 sche...
2009-04-07T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Overnight Call Rate
0.10%
0.10%
0.10%
Source: Bank of Japan (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which the BOJ rediscounts bills and extends loans to financial institutions; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Variable, about 14 times per year; | Next Release: Apr 30, 2009 | FF Notes: This rate was t...
2009-04-07T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
Industrial Production m/m
-1.0%
-1.1%
-2.7%
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...
2009-04-07T00:00:00+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: May 5, 2009 | 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...
2009-04-07T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism
49.1
45.1
45.3
Source: RealClearMarkets (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 the start of the current month; | Next Release: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Above 50.0 indicates optimis...
2009-04-07T02:30:00+04:30
NZD
High Impact Expected
NZIER Business Confidence
-65
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; |...
2009-04-07T04:00:00+04:30
AUD
Low Impact Expected
AIG Construction Index
30.4
null
29.5
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: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes...
2009-04-07T07:52:00+04:30
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: Apr 30, 2009 | 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...
2009-04-07T09:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Cash Rate
3.00%
3.25%
3.25%
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: May 5, 2009 | FF Notes: The rate decision is usually p...
2009-04-07T11:50:00+04:30
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: Apr 30, 2009 | FF Notes: Source does not give an exact start time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the press conference starts. Source ...
2009-04-07T13:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Manufacturing Production m/m
-0.9%
-1.4%
-3.0%
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: May 12, 2009 | F...
2009-04-07T13:30:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Final GDP q/q
-1.6%
-1.5%
-1.5%
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: Jul 8, 2009 | FF Notes: S...
2009-04-07T14:20:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
10-y Bond Auction
3.46|1.8
null
3.07|2.1
Source: Debt Management Office (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: May 6,...
2009-04-07T18:30:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
JOLTS Job Openings
3.01M
null
2.92M
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: May 12, 2009 | FF No...
2009-04-07T23:30:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Consumer Credit m/m
-7.5B
-2.2B
8.1B
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: May 7, 2009 | Why Tr...
2009-04-08T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Economy Watchers Sentiment
28.4
20.9
19.4
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:...
2009-04-08T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
NIESR GDP Estimate
-1.5%
null
-1.5%
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; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 10 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 12, 2009 ...
2009-04-08T03:31:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Nationwide Consumer Confidence
41
45
43
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: May 6, 2009 | FF Notes: Source changed series...
2009-04-08T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Current Account
0.67T
0.51T
0.26T
Source: Ministry of Finance (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the reported month; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 40 days after the mont...
2009-04-08T05:00:00+04:30
AUD
Medium Impact Expected
Westpac Consumer Sentiment
8.3%
null
-0.2%
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; | Frequency: Released monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the current month; | Next Release: May 20, 2009 | ...
2009-04-08T06:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Home Loans m/m
0.4%
2.0%
4.3%
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: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: Sour...
2009-04-08T09:30:00+04:30
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: May 25, 2009 | 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...
2009-04-08T10:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Trade Balance
8.9B
7.5B
6.8B
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: May 8, 2009 | FF Notes: This is the s...
2009-04-08T11:15:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
French Trade Balance
-4.1B
-4.2B
-3.7B
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: May 7, 20...
2009-04-08T14:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
BRC Shop Price Index y/y
2.0%
null
1.9%
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: May 6, 2009 | FF Notes...
2009-04-08T14:30:00+04:30
EUR
Medium Impact Expected
German Factory Orders m/m
-3.5%
-2.4%
-6.7%
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: May 7, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leadi...
2009-04-08T16:45:00+04:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Housing Starts
155K
131K
136K
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: May 8, 2009 | FF Notes: Wh...
2009-04-08T18:30:00+04:30
USD
Low Impact Expected
Final Wholesale Inventories m/m
-1.5%
-0.6%
-0.9%
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: May 8, 2009 | FF Notes: The 'Previous' listed is ...
2009-04-08T19:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Crude Oil Inventories
1.7M
1.6M
2.8M
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: Ap...
2009-04-08T22:30:00+04:30
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: May 20, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a detailed record of the FOMC's most recent meeting, providing in-de...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
JPY
Low Impact Expected
Prelim Machine Tool Orders y/y
-84.5%
null
-84.4%
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: May 12, 2009 | FF Notes: There are 2 versio...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
AUD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
5.4%
5.2%
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...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
CAD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
8.0%
7.7%
Source: Statistics Canada (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 8 days after the month ends; | Next Release: Ma...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Low Impact Expected
PPI Output m/m
0.1%
0.1%
0.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (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 15 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 8, 2009 | FF Notes: Only includes goods pr...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Trade Balance
-26.0B
-36.6B
-36.2B
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release) | Measures: Difference in value between imported and exported goods and services 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: May 1...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
EUR
Low Impact Expected
Italian Industrial Production m/m
-3.5%
-1.7%
-1.2%
Source: Istat (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: May 11, 2009 | Why ...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
CAD
Medium Impact Expected
NHPI m/m
-0.7%
-0.5%
-0.6%
Source: Statistics Canada (latest release) | Measures: Change in the selling price of new homes; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 20 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 11, 2009 | Why Traders Care: It's a leading indicator of the hous...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
USD
High Impact Expected
Unemployment Claims
654K
665K
674K
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...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Asset Purchase Facility
75B
75B
75B
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Total value of money the BOE will create and use to purchase government assets in the open market; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled monthly; | Next Release: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: Source discontinued this pro...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
MPC Rate Statement
null
null
null
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; | Next Release: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: Listed as a 'Tentative' event because a statement is usually only issued if the Official Bank Rate or Ass...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
Medium Impact Expected
Goods Trade Balance
-7.3B
-7.6B
-7.8B
FF Notice: 'Actual' data initially misstated, then rectified 10 seconds after release. We regret the error; | 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 fo...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
GBP
High Impact Expected
Official Bank Rate
0.50%
0.50%
0.50%
Source: Bank of England (latest release) | Measures: Interest rate at which the BOE lends to financial institutions overnight; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Scheduled monthly; | Next Release: May 7, 2009 | FF Notes: The rate decision is usually priced in the market,...
2009-04-09T00:00:00+04:30
USD
Medium Impact Expected
Import Prices m/m
0.5%
0.9%
-0.1%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (latest release) | Measures: Change in the price of imported goods and services purchased domestically; | Usual Effect: 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; | Frequency: Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; | Next Release: May 13, 2009 | FF Notes: Th...
2009-04-09T04:20:00+04:30
JPY
Medium Impact Expected
Core Machinery Orders m/m
1.4%
-6.8%
-3.2%
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...