The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced at the wholesale level, representing the monthly change in the average price of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased wholesale.
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Measures the percentage of total work force that is unemployed and is actively seeking employment during the previous month. A falling trend positively effects the nation's currency because working people tend to increase their spending, with their purchases making up a large portion of GDP.
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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Measures investor confidence towards the Euro-zone economy. It suggests that funds are more likely to invest in European securities, which tends to strengthen the economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the number of new residential building permits issued. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because permits are a leading indicator for the housing market as they signal a a healthy construction industry.This also creates an economic ripple effect as home owners buy goods for their homes, and builders buy raw materials and hire more workers to meet demand.
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This data tends to have more impact when it's released ahead of the government employment data rather than after;
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services.CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 2%, they will respond by raising interest rates to bring prices down. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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index based on surveyed consumers; Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; Survey of about 1,200 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, employment, and climate for major purchases.
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Change in the total value of new private-sector purchase orders placed with manufacturers for machines, excluding ships and utilities
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Estimate is a prediction for the past month's official GDP using statistical projection techniques.
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Change in the number of new loans granted for owner occupied homes; It's a leading indicator of demand in the housing market - most homes are financed, so it provides an excellent indicator of how many qualified buyers are entering the market; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the value of goods held by wholesalers. A falling trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because when wholesalers have depleted inventories, they order more goods from manufacturers.
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The level of inventories of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week influences the price of petroleum products, which can have an impact on inflation and other economic forces.
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Difference in value between the federal government's income and spending during the previous month; A positive number indicates a budget surplus, a negative number indicates a deficit; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Interest rate at which banks lend balances held at the RBNZ to other banks; The RBNZ Governor decides where to set the rate after consulting senior bank staff and external advisers; The rate shift is often priced in the market so it tends to be overshadowed by the RBNZ Statement which is focused on the future; Short term interest rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation - traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how rates will change in the future;
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It's among the primary tools the RBNZ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It covers in detail the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and most importantly, clues regarding future monetary policy; The press conference is about 30 minutes long and has 2 parts - first a prepared statement is read, then the conference is open to press questions. The questions sometimes lead to unscripted answers that create heavy market volatility.
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Each month, excluding January, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board meets to set the nation's short term interest rate, then they release a statement that contains the decided rate, a brief commentary of the economic conditions that effected their decision, and clues regarding the outcome of future meetings. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 3%, they will respond by raising interest rates in an attempt to bring prices down. The decision on where to set interest rates depends mostly on inflation. Short term rates are the paramount factor in currency valuation; traders look at most other indicators merely to predict how interest rates may change in the future. High interest rates attract foreigners looking for the best "risk-free" return on their money, which can dramatically increases demand for the nation's currency.
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Change in the value of all goods and services produced by the economy; The 'Previous' listed is the 'Actual' from the Revised release and therefore the 'History' data will appear unconnected. There are 3 versions of GDP released a month apart - Preliminary, Revised, and Final. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; It's the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary indicator of the economy's health
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Measures the change in number of employed people during the previous month. Job creation is an important indicator of economic health because consumer spending, which makes up a large portion of GDP. This report is the first of the month that relates to labor conditions, making it susceptible to big surprises. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Measures the percentage of total work force that is unemployed and is actively seeking employment during the previous month. A falling trend positively effects the nation's currency because working people tend to increase their spending, with their purchases making up a large portion of GDP.
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The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by manufacturers when purchasing goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency. When manufactures pay more for goods and services, they are likely to pass the higher costs to the consumer, so PPI is thought to be a leading indicator of consumer inflation. PPI is highly regarded, and at extremes will have a market impact equal to that of its CPI counterpart.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rate of inflation experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services.CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 2%, they will respond by raising interest rates to bring prices down. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the difference between the central government's monthly income and spending, with a positive number indicating more revenue was received than spent during the month.
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It reveals the statistical data that the ECB Governing Board evaluated when making the latest interest rate decision. The report also provides detailed analysis of inflation and current economic conditions;
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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The number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. It's the earliest data available for the US economy as it is reported weekly, and the market impact of this indicator fluctuates from week to week. There tends to be more focus on the release when traders need to diagnose the impact of recent developments. Actual lower than Forecast is Good for currency.
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index based on surveyed manufacturers in New York state; A reading above 0.0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions; It's a leading indicator of economic health - businesses react quickly to market conditions, and changes in their sentiment can be an early signal of future economic activity such as spending, investment, and hiring; Survey of about 200 manufacturers in New York state which asks respondents to rate the relative level of general business conditions;
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Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency as demand for the currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase exports. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more gods and servies were exported than imported in a given period. It has a big impact on GDP because high demand for exports increases employment and production.
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Change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week; While this is a US indicator, it most affects the loonie due to Canada's massive oil sands;
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles; Automobile sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be very volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better indicator of spending trends; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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Measures the total value of output produced by factories, mines, and utilities. Industrial Production reacts quickly to the ups and downs of the business cycle and can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of production are a sign of a strong economy.
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Measures the change in number of employed people during the previous month. Job creation is an important indicator of economic health because consumer spending, which makes up a large portion of GDP. This report is the first of the month that relates to labor conditions, making it susceptible to big surprises. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency.
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Measures the percentage of total work force that is unemployed and is actively seeking employment during the previous month. A falling trend positively effects the nation's currency because working people tend to increase their spending, with their purchases making up a large portion of GDP.
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles; Automobile sales account for about 20% of Retail Sales, but they tend to be very volatile and distort the underlying trend. The Core data is therefore thought to be a better indicator of spending trends; Actual higher than Forecast is Good for currency;
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Change in the total value of sales at the retail level; This is the earliest and broadest look at vital consumer spending data; It's the primary indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity;
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a composite index based on surveyed consumers; There are two versions of this data released about 15 days apart – Preliminary and Revised. The Preliminary release is the earliest and thus tends to have the most impact; Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity; Survey of about 500 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of current and future economic conditions;
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Change in the total value of goods held in inventory by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers
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