List of the major events (News) for April 25, 2011 – April 29, 2011 that will move the markets around the globe.
All times are given in GMT.
Monday – April 25, 2011
* USD – New Home Sales : at 3:00pm
It’s a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a new home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, furniture and appliances are purchased for the home, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction.
Previous 250K, Forecast 280K
Tuesday – April 26, 2011
It’s a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a new home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, furniture and appliances are purchased for the home, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction.
Previous 250K, Forecast 280K
Tuesday – April 26, 2011
* USD – CB Consumer Confidence : at 3:00pm
Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity.
Previous 63.4, Forecast 64.7
Financial confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity.
Previous 63.4, Forecast 64.7
Wednesday – April 27, 2011
* AUD – Consumer Price Index (CPI) : at 2:30am
Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate.
Previous 0.4%, Forecast 1.2%
Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate.
Previous 0.4%, Forecast 1.2%
* NZD – NBNZ Business Confidence : at 4:00am
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.
Previous -8.7, Forecast
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.
Previous -8.7, Forecast
* GBP – Prelim GDP : at 9:30am
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous -0.5%, Forecast 0.5%
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous -0.5%, Forecast 0.5%
* USD – Core Durable Goods Orders : at 1:30pm
It’s a leading indicator of production – rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders.
Previous -0.3%, Forecast 1.6%
It’s a leading indicator of production – rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase activity as they work to fill the orders.
Previous -0.3%, Forecast 1.6%
* USD – FOMC Statement : at 5:30pm
It’s the primary tool the FOMC uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their vote on interest rates and other policy measures, along with commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their votes. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future votes.
It’s the primary tool the FOMC uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their vote on interest rates and other policy measures, along with commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their votes. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future votes.
* USD – Federal Funds Rate : at 5:30pm
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.
Previous <0.25%, Forecast <0.25%
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.
Previous <0.25%, Forecast <0.25%
* USD – FOMC Press Conference : at 7:15pm
ForexFactory.com Notes; The press conference is webcasted live on the Fed website. Source first conducted in Apr 2011.
ForexFactory.com Notes; The press conference is webcasted live on the Fed website. Source first conducted in Apr 2011.
* NZD – Official Cash Rate : at 10:00pm
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.
Previous 2.50%, Forecast 2.50%
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.
Previous 2.50%, Forecast 2.50%
* NZD – RBNZ Rate Statement : at 10:00pm
It’s among the primary tools the RBNZ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future decisions.
It’s among the primary tools the RBNZ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it discusses the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future decisions.
Thursday – April 28, 2011
* JPY – Monetary Policy Statement: at Tentative
It’s among the primary tools the BOJ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it projects the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future rate decisions.
It’s among the primary tools the BOJ uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it projects the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future rate decisions.
* JPY – Overnight Call Rate : at Tentative
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.
Previous <0.10%, Forecast <0.10%
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.
Previous <0.10%, Forecast <0.10%
* GBP – Nationwide HPI : at 28th-3rd
It’s a leading indicator of the housing industry’s health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity.
Previous 0.5%, Forecast 0.3%
It’s a leading indicator of the housing industry’s health because rising house prices attract investors and spur industry activity.
Previous 0.5%, Forecast 0.3%
* JPY – BOJ Press Conference : at Tentative
It’s among the primary methods the BOJ uses to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. It covers the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy
It’s among the primary methods the BOJ uses to communicate with investors regarding monetary policy. It covers the factors that affected the most recent interest rate decision, the overall economic outlook, inflation, and clues regarding future monetary policy
* USD – Advance GDP: at 1:30pm
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous 3.1%, Forecast 1.8%
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous 3.1%, Forecast 1.8%
* USD – Unemployment Claims: at 1:30pm
Although it’s generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions.
Previous 403K, Forecast 394K
Although it’s generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions.
Previous 403K, Forecast 394K
* USD – Pending Home Sales: at 3:00pm
It’s a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, renovations are done by the new owners, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction.
Previous 2.1%, Forecast 1.6%
It’s a leading indicator of economic health because the sale of a home triggers a wide-reaching ripple effect. For example, renovations are done by the new owners, a mortgage is sold by the financing bank, and brokers are paid to execute the transaction.
Previous 2.1%, Forecast 1.6%
Friday – April 29, 2011
* CHF – KOF Economic Barometer : at 10:30am
ForexFactory.com Notes; This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy over the following 6 months. The impact tends to be significant but varies from month to month. Source changed series calculation formula as of April 2006.
Previous 2.24, Forecast 2.21
ForexFactory.com Notes; This index is designed to predict the direction of the economy over the following 6 months. The impact tends to be significant but varies from month to month. Source changed series calculation formula as of April 2006.
Previous 2.24, Forecast 2.21
* CAD – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) : at 1:30pm
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous 0.5%, Forecast 0.0%
It’s the broadest measure of economic activity and the primary gauge of the economy’s health.
Previous 0.5%, Forecast 0.0%
* USD – Fed Chairman Bernanke Speaks : at 5:30pm
As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation’s currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy.
As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation’s currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy.
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