The Core Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in New-Zealand, excluding auto. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the New-Zealand's economy . A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.

The Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in New-Zealand. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the New-Zealand's economy . A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the NZD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the NZD.

Change in the price of goods sold by corporations.

Change in the number of new loans granted for owner-occupied homes

The Producer Price Index (PPI) is an inflationary indicator that measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services. The PPI measures price change from the perspective of the seller. The PPI looks at three areas of production: industry-based, commodity-based, and stage-of-processing-based companies. When producers 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. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CHF, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CHF.

The Industrial Production measures the change in the total outputs of the Euro-zone's factories, mines, and utilities. It gives us a good indicator of strength in the manufacturing sector. It can be a leading indicator of manufacturing employment, average earnings, and personal income. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Due to speak at the Etavis Group, in Zurich;

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 but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering meeting objectives may be released after the meetings have concluded.

The Reserve Bank of Australia publishes a detailed record of its board's most recent monetary policy meeting two weeks after it takes place, providing in-depth insights into the economic conditions that influenced the central bank's decision on where to set interest rates. The Reserve Bank Board normally meets eleven times each year, on the first Tuesday of each month, except January. A dovish statement could push AUD down against its rivals, while hawkish statement could boost the currency.

The New Motor Vehicle Sales measures the monthly change in the number of new vehicles sold domestically. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the AUD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the AUD.

Level of a composite index based on surveyed households, excluding single-person homes

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

The French Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI measures price change from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchashing trends and inflation in France. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment) ,while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Change in the number of employed people, excluding the farming industry and government

The Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments. Export data can give reflection on the UK growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand. Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the GBP. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.

Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed German institutional investors and analysts.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity and is a key indicator for the economy's health. The quarterly percent changes in GDP shows the growth rate of the economy as a whole. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed German institutional investors and analysts.

Change in the level of a composite index based on 7 economic indicators.

Derivative of the consumer Price Index (CPI) that omits the volatile Food, Energy, Alcohol and Tobacco items. It is thought to be a better indicator of the underlying inflation trend and the central bank uses it as their primary inflation gauge, aiming to keep it at an annualized rate of 2%.

Derivative of Retail Sales that omits the Automobile Sales component. Retail Sales with the exclusion of this volatile component is thought to be a better indicator of the underlying trend in consumption. Automobile Sales make up roughly 25% of Retail Sales, but they can be very volatile from month to month and can distort the picture.

The Retail Sales is a monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes in the US. It is an important indicator of consumer spending and also correlated to consumer confidence and considered as a pace indicator of the US economy . A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI measures price change from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the US. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment), while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.

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, hiring, and investment.

Difference in value between foreign long-term securities purchased by US citizens and US long-term securities purchased by foreigners during the reported period;

The Business Inventories measures the change in the worth of unsold goods held by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. High number can suggest lack of consumer demand. Therefore - A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.

Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed home builders; Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;

Change in the total value of new private-sector purchase orders placed with manufacturers for machines, excluding ships and utilities.

The Tertiary Industry Index measures the change in spending for services in Japan. The report excludes manufacturing . It is an indicator of domestic activity and a leading indicator of economic health. Because Japan's economy is very export based, it usually has little impact on the JPY. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the JPY, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the JPY.

Surveys consumers to get the level of a diffusion index. If the measure is above 100.0, this indicates optimism, if below this indicates pessimism.

Change in the price businesses and the government pay for labor, excluding bonuses.

The Italian Trade Balance index measures the difference in worth between exported and imported goods (exports minus imports). This is the largest component of a country's balance of payments. Export data can give reflection on Italy's growth. Imports provide an indication of domestic demand. Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports, it may have sizable affect on the EUR. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits during the previous month.

Percentage of total work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the past 3 months.

The Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW) Expectations determines the expectations of institutional investors and analysts regarding the Swiss economy. Any reading above 0 indicates optimism, while a reading below 0 indicates pessimism. It's a leading indicator of business conditions and economic health. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the CHF, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the CHF.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI measures price change from the perspective of the consumer. It is a key way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro-zone. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR (as the common way to fight inflation is raising rates, which may attract foreign investment), while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Derivative of the consumer Price Index (CPI) that omits the volatile Food, Energy, Alcohol and Tobacco items. It is thought to be a better indicator of the underlying inflation trend and the central bank uses it as their primary inflation gauge, aiming to keep it at an annualized rate of 2%.

Difference in value between imported and exported goods and services during the reported month; Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;

Speaker: Mervyn King, Bank of England governor, Jul 2003 - Jun 2013. As head of Britain's central bank, which controls key short term interest rates, King has more influence over sterling's value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements for clues regarding future monetary policy. His comments may spark a short-term positive or negative trend.

Change in the total value of sales made by manufacturers; Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;

Determines the level of new residential building permits issued. An upward trend has a positive effect on the country's currency as obtaining a permit is one of the first steps in the home construction process. These permits are a leading indicator for the housing market. Strong housing activity signals that the construction industry is healthy and that consumers have the capital to make large investments. More importantly, new housing activity creates an economic ripple effect as home owners buy goods for their homes, and builders buy raw materials and hire more employees to meet demand.

Annualized number of new residential buildings that began construction during the previous month.

Percentage of available resources being utilized by manufacturers, mines, and utilities.

Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities.

Mario Draghi (born 3 September1947) is an Italian banker and economist who has been governor of the Bank of Italy and succeeded Jean Claude Trichet as President of the European Central Bank starting November 2011. As head of the ECB, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the EUR value than any other person. His comments may determine a short-term positive or negative trend.

The Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories measures the weekly increase in barrels of commercial crude oil held in inventory by US firms. The level of inventories influences the price of petroleum products, which can have an impact on inflation and other economic forces.

t's a detailed record of the FOMC's most recent meeting, providing in-depth insights into the economic and financial conditions that influenced their vote on where to set interest rates.

Change in the price of goods and raw materials purchased by manufacturers.

Change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers.

Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy.

Change in the price of all goods and services included in GDP;

Auction results are reported in an 'X.XX|X.X' format - the first number is the average interest rate of the bonds sold, and the second number is the bid-to-cover ratio (number of bids made per bid accepted). Source does not give an exact release time - this event will be listed as 'Tentative' until the data is released;

Banks facilitate the majority of foreign exchange volume. When they are closed the market is less liquid and speculators become a more dominant market influence.

Swiss banks will be closed in observance of Whit Monday.

Low liquidity and irregular volatility.

Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 months.

Change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities.

Total value of domestic stocks, bonds, and money-market assets purchased by foreigners during the reported month.

Change in the total value of sales at the wholesale level.

The Initial Jobless Claims is a seasonally adjusted measure of the number of people who file for unemployment benefits for the first time during the given week. This data is collected by the Department of Labor, and published as a weekly report. The number of jobless claims is used as a measure of the health of the job market, as a series of increases indicates that there are fewer people being hired. On a week-to-week basis, claims are quite volatile. Usually, a move of at least 35K in claims, is required to signal a meaningful change in job growth. A higher than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD.

The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index determines the economic health of the manufacturing sector in Philadelphia district. Any reading above 0 indicates improving conditions of the manufacturing sector, while a reading below 0 indicates worsening conditions. It's concluded from a survey of about 250 manufacturers in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve district. It can be of some help in forecasting the US ISM. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD.

Change in the level of a composite index based on 10 economic indicators.This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy, but it tends to have a muted impact because most of the indicators used in the calculation are released previously.

This report includes articles related to the economy and central banking, written by members of the Department of Monetary and Financial Analysis.

The EIA (Energy Information Administration) Natural Gas Storage measures the change in the number of cubic feet of natural gas held in underground storage during the past week.

Due to meet about a range of global economic issues, including [focus1], [focus2], and the upcoming G8 Annual Summit. G8 meetings are usually attended by finance ministers and central bankers from the G7 nations - Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US - with the addition of Russia. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering policy shifts and meeting objectives is released after the meetings have concluded;

The German Import Price Index measures the change in the price of imported products into Germany. It actually measures the rate of Inflation of imported products. The higher this number is the stronger the affect on inflation. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the EUR.

Average yield on 10-year bonds the government sold at auction, and the bid-to-cover ratio of the auction

Change in the price of goods sold by manufacturers.It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when manufacturers charge more for goods the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer.

Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the 8 most volatile items.

Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.