• 11:50

    Stock Investment by Foreigners

    Foreign Investments in Japanese Stocks refers to the net difference between inflow and outflow of investments in Japanese stock market by foreigners.

  • 11:50

    Foreign Bond Investment

    The net data shows the difference between acquisition and disposition of long-term debt securities: a plus sign indicates net purchases of foreign securities by Japanese investors; a minus sign indicates net selling and inflows of funds into Japan. It excludes Bank of Japan.

  • 09:45

    Inflation Rate QoQ

    2.2%

    Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services.

  • 09:45

    Inflation Rate YoY

    4.9%

    In New Zealand, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (24.2 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 18.8 percent; Transport for 15 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.4 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7.4 percent and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 7 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Clothing and Footwear; Health; Communication and Education account for the remaining 18.2 percent of total weight.

  • 09:00

    Business Confidence

    95

    In South Korea, the Business Survey Index (BSI) in the manufacturing sector measures the level of optimism that business leaders have about the performance of the economy in the current month and their outlook for the following month. The Index is based on the survey of around 2800 companies in fifteen areas including sales, inventories, production facilities, prices, labor force and profitability. For each of the indicators measured, the net difference between the number of positive responses and the number of negative responses is computed. The BSI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook.

  • 07:30

    Fed Press Conference

    In the United States, the authority to set interest rates is divided between the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Board decides on changes in discount rates after recommendations submitted by one or more of the regional Federal Reserve Banks. The FOMC decides on open market operations, including the desired levels of central bank money or the desired federal funds market rate.

  • 07:00

    Fed Interest Rate Decision

    0.25%

    In the United States, the authority to set interest rates is divided between the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Board decides on changes in discount rates after recommendations submitted by one or more of the regional Federal Reserve Banks. The FOMC decides on open market operations, including the desired levels of central bank money or the desired federal funds market rate.

  • 06:00

    2-Year FRN Auction

  • 04:00

    PPI YoY

    29.2%

    Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period.

  • 04:00

    PPI MoM

    2.7%

    In Russia, the Producer Price Inflation MoM measures a month-over-month change in the price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market.

  • 03:30

    EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change

    Stocks of crude oil refer to the weekly change of the crude oil supply situation.

  • 03:30

    EIA Gasoline Stocks Change

    Stocks of gasoline refers to the weekly change of the gasoline supply situation.

  • 03:30

    EIA Gasoline Production Change

  • 03:30

    EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change

  • 03:30

    EIA Refinery Crude Runs Change

    Crude Runs refer to the volume of crude oil consumed by refineries.

  • 03:30

    EIA Distillate Stocks Change

  • 03:30

    EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change

    Change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in storage at the Cushing, Oklahoma during the past week.

  • 03:30

    EIA Crude Oil Imports Change

  • 03:30

    EIA Distillate Fuel Production Change

  • 03:00

    BoC Interest Rate Decision

    0.25%

    In Canada, benchmark interest rate is set by the Bank of Canada's (BoC) Governing Council. The official interest rate is the Overnight Rate. Since 1996 the Bank Rate is set at the upper limit of an operating band for the money market overnight rate. Previously, from March 1980 until February 1996 the Bank Rate was set at 25 basis points above the weekly average tender rate for 3-month Treasury bills.

  • 03:00

    BoC Monetary Policy Report

    In Canada, benchmark interest rate is set by the Bank of Canada's (BoC) Governing Council. The official interest rate is the Overnight Rate. Since 1996 the Bank Rate is set at the upper limit of an operating band for the money market overnight rate. Previously, from March 1980 until February 1996 the Bank Rate was set at 25 basis points above the weekly average tender rate for 3-month Treasury bills.

  • 03:00

    New Home Sales

    744000

    A sale of the new house occurs with the signing of a sales contract or the acceptance of a deposit. The house can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction, or already completed. New home sales account for about 10 percent of the US housing market. New single-family home sales are extremely volatile month-to-month and preliminary figures are subject to large revisions because they are mostly drawn from building permits data.

  • 03:00

    New Home Sales MoM

    12.4%

    A sale of the new house occurs with the signing of a sales contract or the acceptance of a deposit. The house can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction, or already completed. New home sales account for about 10 percent of the US housing market. New single-family home sales are extremely volatile month-to-month and preliminary figures are subject to large revisions because they are mostly drawn from building permits data.

  • 02:00

    S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price YoY

    18.4%

    The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index measures changes in residential house prices in 20 metropolitan regions in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington D.C.

  • 02:00

    S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price MoM

    0.8%

    The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index measures changes in residential house prices in 20 metropolitan regions in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington D.C.

  • 01:30

    Goods Trade Balance Adv

    -97780000000

    In the US, goods trade balance is equal to goods exports less goods imports.

  • 01:30

    Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv

    1.4%

    The Wholesale Inventories are the stock of unsold goods held by wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product changes. A high inventory points to economic slowdown in the US, while a low reading points to a stronger growth.

  • 01:30

    Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM Adv

  • 01:00

    M3 Money Supply YoY

    10.1%

    Poland Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks.

  • 12:30

    Current Account

    -6522000000

    Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid).

  • 12:30

    Foreign Direct Investment

    4590000000

    In Brazil, Foreign Direct Investment refers to net inflows of foreign direct investments received from abroad, including equity capital and intercompany loans.

  • 12:00

    IPCA mid-month CPI YoY

    10.42%

  • 12:00

    IPCA mid-month CPI MoM

    0.78%

  • 12:00

    Retail Sales YoY

    5.3%

    In Mexico, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.

  • 12:00

    Retail Sales MoM

    0.3%

    In Mexico, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Mexico, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.

  • 12:00

    MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate

    MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate is average 30-year fixed mortgage lending rate measured during the reported week and backed by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

  • 12:00

    MBA Mortgage Applications

    In the US, the MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week, whether for a purchase or to refinance.

  • 12:00

    MBA Mortgage Market Index

    The MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week. This includes all conventional and government applications, all fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs), all adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), whether for a purchase or to refinance.

  • 12:00

    MBA Mortgage Refinance Index

    The MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week. This includes all conventional and government applications, all fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs), all adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), whether for a purchase or to refinance.

  • 12:00

    MBA Purchase Index

  • 11:00

    Unemployment Benefit Claims

    -54700

    In France, unemployment benefit claims refer to the change in number of people claiming unemployment benefits in mainland France.

  • 11:00

    Jobseekers Total

    3087800

    The jobseekers total in France refers to the registered number of unemployed at the end of the month at employment center which are obliged to actively seek a job.

  • 10:30

    10-Year Bund Auction

    -0.09%

    Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

  • 08:30

    PPI MoM

    1.3%

    In Sweden, the Producer Price Inflation MoM measures a month-over-month change in the price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market.

  • 08:30

    PPI YoY

    18.1%

    Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period.

  • 08:30

    Balance of Trade

    300000000

    Sweden exports mostly machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron, steel products, chemicals. The country imports machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 61% of exports and 72% of imports. Norway, Russia, The United States and China play also an important role.

  • 07:45

    Consumer Confidence

    100

    In France, the consumer confidence index is based on a survey of about 2 000 households. The questionnaire focuses on: past and future economic situation in France, past and future personal financial situation, unemployment, intention to make major purchases, current savings capacity and expected savings capacity. The indicator is calculated using factor analysis technique. The index is then calculated in a way to measure the current sentiment in relation to the historic index values of the period 1987-2011. A value over 110 indicates unusually high optimism and a value under 90 indicates unusually high pessimism. The value 100 indicates neutrality.

  • 07:00

    Retail Sales YoY

    1.5%

    In Denmark, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.

  • 07:00

    Retail Sales MoM

    -0.3%

    In Denmark, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Denmark, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.

  • 05:00

    Leading Economic Index Final

    101.5

    In Japan, the Leading Composite Index consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. The index anticipates changes in the direction of the Japanese economy in the coming months. In general, increase in the index reflects that the economy is in an expansion phase, and decreasing coincident index reflects that the economy is in a contraction phase. The index is used to make official judgement on when the business cycle begins and ends.

  • 05:00

    Coincident Index Final

    89.8

    Coincident Index correlates with the business cycle, and is used to identify the current state of the economy. In general, increasing coincident index shows that the economy is in an expansion phase, and decreasing coincident index reflects that the economy is in a contraction phase. The index is calculated using month-over-month percentage changes in 11 leading indicators, 11 coincident indicators, and 6 lagging indicators.

  • 05:00

    Industrial Production YoY

    14.6%

    In Singapore, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy.

  • 05:00

    Industrial Production MoM

    2.3%

    In Singapore, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy.

  • 02:00

    Credit Card Spending YoY

    -0.1%

  • 12:00

    Australia Day

  • 12:00

    Republic Day