Date
GMT+05:00
Event Value
Jul, 11 17:30
★★★
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
Country:
Date: Jul, 11 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 7.0%
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: Jun

The percentage of individuals in the labor force who are without a job but actively seeking one. A higher Unemployment Rate is generally a drain on the economy. Not only does it mean that resources are not being fully utilized, but it also results in lower consumer spending as there are fewer workers receiving paychecks.

Note: The unemployment rate generally moves slowly, so changes of only a few tenths of a percent are still considered significant. Also note that the unemployment rate does not account for discouraged workers. Therefore, in an economically depressed environment, such as that which occurred in Cold War era East Germany, the Unemployment Rate may not accurately reflect the extent of problems.

7.0%
Jul, 11 17:30
★★★
Employment Change
Employment Change
Country:
Date: Jul, 11 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 8.8K
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: Jun

Tracks the number of the employed in the country. A surge in new employment suggests higher spending potential and budding inflation pressures.

8.8K
Jul, 11 11:00
★★★
GDP
GDP
Country:
Date: Jul, 11 11:00
Importance: High
Previous: -0.3%; 0.7%
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: May

The Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of an overall production and consumption of goods and services. GDP serves as one of the primary measures of overall economic well-being. While GDP announcements generally conform to expectations, unanticipated changes in this metric can move markets.

Robust GDP growth signals a heightened level of economic activity and often a higher demand for the domestic currency. At the same time, economic expansion raises concerns about inflationary pressures which may lead monetary authorities to increase interest rates. Thus better than expected GDP figures are generally bullish for the Euro, while negative readings are generally bearish.

Technically, Gross Domestic Product is calculated in the following way:

GDP = C + I + G + (EX - IM)

where

C = private consumption, I = private investment, G = government expenditure, EX = exports of goods and services, IM = imports of goods and services.

French GDP figures, officially called Quarterly National Accounts, are released quarterly. The headline figures are annualized percentage changes in real and nominal GDP.

-0.3%; 0.7%
Jul, 10 17:30
★★★
Unemployment Claims
Unemployment Claims
Country:
Date: Jul, 10 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 233K
Forecast: 235K
Actual: -
Period: Jul

The indicator shows the number of unemployed people in the USA.

233K
Jul, 09 23:00
★★★
FOMC Meeting Minutes
FOMC Meeting Minutes
Country:
Date: Jul, 09 23:00
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes are a verbatim record of the committee's meeting held about two weeks earlier.

Jul, 09 07:00
★★★
RBNZ Rate Statement
RBNZ Rate Statement
Country:
Date: Jul, 09 07:00
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) releases this statement in connection to its recent decision on short-term interest rates. Interest rates are a primary determinant of a currency's value and these statements are used by traders to determine future monetary policy decisions.

Jul, 09 07:00
★★★
Official Cash Rate
Official Cash Rate
Country:
Date: Jul, 09 07:00
Importance: High
Previous: 3.25%
Forecast: 3.25%
Actual: -
Period: Jul
The Official Cash Rate (OCR) is the interest rate set by the Reserve Bank to meet the inflation target specified in the Policy Targets Agreement (PTA). The current PTA, signed in September 2012, defines price stability as annual increases in the Consumers Price Index (CPI) of between 1 and 3 per cent on average over the medium term, with a focus on keeping future average inflation near the 2 percent target midpoint.
3.25%
Jul, 09 06:30
★★★
CPI
CPI
Country:
Date: Jul, 09 06:30
Importance: High
Previous: -0.1%
Forecast: -0.1%
Actual: -
Period: Jun

Assesses changes in the cost of living by measuring changes in the prices of consumer items. The CPI is the headline inflation figure that indicates the strength of domestic inflationary pressures.

-0.1%
Jul, 08 09:30
★★★
RBA Monetary Policy Statement
RBA Monetary Policy Statement
Country:
Date: Jul, 08 09:30
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -

The RBA Monetary Policy Statement released by the Reserve bank of Australia reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. It is considered as a clear guide to the future RBA interest rate policy. Any changes in this report affect the AUD volatility. If the RBA statement shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the AUD, while a dovish outlook is seen as negatvie (or bearish).

Jul, 08 09:30
★★★
RBA Interest Rate Decision
RBA Interest Rate Decision
Country:
Date: Jul, 08 09:30
Importance: High
Previous: 3.85%
Forecast: 3.60%
Actual: 3.85%
Period: Jul
The Reserve Bank sets the target 'cash rate', which is the market interest rate on overnight funds. It uses this as the instrument for monetary policy, and influences the cash rate through its financial market operations. Decisions regarding the cash rate target are made by the Reserve Bank Board and explained in a media release announcing the decision at 2.30 pm after each Board meeting.
3.85%
Jul, 03 19:00
★★★
ISM Services PMI
ISM Services PMI
Country:
Date: Jul, 03 19:00
Importance: High
Previous: 49.9
Forecast: 50.8
Actual: 50.8
Period: Jun
ISM index for the non-manufacturing sector, a value below 50 indicates a decrease in activity compared to the previous month, above - about growth.
50.8
Jul, 03 17:30
★★★
Unemployment Claims
Unemployment Claims
Country:
Date: Jul, 03 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 237K
Forecast: 240K
Actual: 233K
Period: Jul

The indicator shows the number of unemployed people in the USA.

233K
Jul, 03 17:30
★★★
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
Country:
Date: Jul, 03 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 4.2%
Forecast: 4.3%
Actual: 4.1%
Period: Jun

The percentage of individuals in the labor force who are without a job but actively seeking one. A higher Unemployment Rate is generally a drain on the economy. Not only does it mean that resources are not being fully utilized, but it also results in lower consumer spending as there are fewer workers receiving paychecks.

Note: The unemployment rate generally moves slowly, so changes of only a few tenths of a percent are still considered significant. Also note that the unemployment rate does not account for discouraged workers. Therefore, in an economically depressed environment, such as that which occurred in Cold War era East Germany, the Unemployment Rate may not accurately reflect the extent of problems.

4.1%
Jul, 03 17:30
★★★
Non-Farm Payrolls
Non-Farm Payrolls
Country:
Date: Jul, 03 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 144K
Forecast: 120K
Actual: 147K
Period: Jun

One of the most widely anticipated reports on the US economic calendar, the Employment Situation is a timely report that gives a picture of job creation, loss, wages and working hours in the United States. Data in the report relies on the Household Survey and the Establishment (or Payroll) Survey. While the Household Survey is based on the interviews to US households, the Establishment Survey queries business establishments, making it the preferred source of data. The Employment Situation's has many significant figures such as: Change in Non Farm Payrolls, Unemployment, Manufacturing Payrolls, and Average Hourly Earnings.

The headline figures for this report are reported monthly, as the total number of new jobs in thousands (say, 120K new jobs), and the unemployment rate.

Change in Non-farm Payrolls

Monthly change in employment excluding the farming sector. Non-farm payrolls is the most closely watched indicator in the Employment Situation, considered the most comprehensive measure of job creation in the US. Such a distinction makes the NFP figure highly significant, given the importance of labor to the US economy. Specifically, political pressures come into play, as the Fed is responsible for keeping employment in a healthy range and utilizes interest rate changes to do so. A surge in new Non-farm Payrolls suggests rising employment and potential inflation pressures, which the Fed often counters with rate increases. On the other hand, a consistent decline in Non-farm Employment suggests a slowing economy, which makes a decline in rates more likely.

147K
Jul, 02 17:15
★★★
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
Country:
Date: Jul, 02 17:15
Importance: High
Previous: 29K
Forecast: 99K
Actual: -33K
Period: Jun

The ADP Non-Farm Employment Change measures the change in the number of newly employed people in the USA, excluding workers in the farming industry.

-33K
Jul, 01 19:00
★★★
ISM Manufacturing
ISM Manufacturing
Country:
Date: Jul, 01 19:00
Importance: High
Previous: 48.5
Forecast: 48.8
Actual: 49.0
Period: Jun

A monthly index released by the Institute of Supply Management which tracks the amount of manufacturing activity that occurred in the previous month.ISM Manufacuring assesses the state of US industry by surveying executives on expectations for future production, new orders, inventories, employment and deliveries. This data is considered a very important and trusted economic measure. If the index has a value below 50, due to a decrease in activity, it tends to indicate an economic recession, especially if the trend continues over several months. A value substantially above 50 likely indicates a time of economic growth. The values for the index can be between 0 and 100.

Values over 50 generally indicate an expansion, while values below 50 indicate contraction.

49.0
Jul, 01 19:00
★★★
JOLTs Job Openings
JOLTs Job Openings
Country:
Date: Jul, 01 19:00
Importance: High
Previous: 7400K
Forecast: 7320K
Actual: 7770K
Period: May

A survey done by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics to help measure job vacancies. It collects data from employers including retailers, manufacturers and different offices each month. Respondents to the survey answer quantitative and qualitative questions about their businesses' employment, job openings, recruitment, hires and separations. The JOLTS data is published monthly and by region and industry.

7770K
Jul, 01 18:30
★★★
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Speaks
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Speaks
Country:
Date: Jul, 01 18:30
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Fed Chair Feb 2018 - Feb 2022. Fed Governor May 2012 - Jan 2028. The testimony usually comes in 2 parts: first he reads a prepared statement (a text version is made available on the Fed's website at the start), then the committee will hold a question and answer session. Since the questions are not known beforehand they can make for some unscripted moments that lead to heavy market volatility. 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.
Jun, 30 06:30
★★★
PMI Manufacturing
PMI Manufacturing
Country:
Date: Jun, 30 06:30
Importance: High
Previous: 49.5
Forecast: 49.6
Actual: 49.7
Period: Jun

A monthly gauge of manufacturing activity and future outlook. The CIPS PMI is comparable to the US ISM survey, similarly based on the opinions of executives in manufacturing companies. Purchasing managers are tasked with gauging future demand, and adjusting orders for materials accordingly. The PMI summarizes the opinions of these executives to give a picture of the future of the manufacturing sector. A higher PMI indicates that materials purchases are increasing and that the economic outlook is positive. Alternately, a lower PMI means orders for materials are down and the future outlook is less favorable. By nature, the figure is very sensitive to the business cycle and tends to match growth or decline in the economy as a whole.

The PMI is presented as an index with a value between 1-100.

49.7
Jun, 27 17:30
★★★
Gross Domestic Product
Gross Domestic Product
Country:
Date: Jun, 27 17:30
Importance: High
Previous: 0.2%; 1.7%
Forecast: 0.0%; 1.3%
Actual: -0.1%; 1.3%
Period: Apr

A comprehensive measure of Canada's overall production and consumption of goods and services. GDP is a significant report in FX Market, serving as one of the primary indicators of a country's overall economic health.

Robust GDP growth signals a heightened level of economic activity and often a higher demand for the domestic currency. At the same time, economic expansion raises concerns about inflationary pressures which may prompt monetary authorities to increase interest rates. Thus positive GDP readings are generally bullish for the Canadian Dollar, while negative readings are generally bearish.

Most production reports that lead to Canadian GDP are released before the official GDP number. Therefore, actual GDP figures usually confirm expectations. However, an unexpected release can move markets due to the significance of the figure.

Technically, Gross Domestic Product is calculated in the following way:

GDP = C + I + G + (EX - IM)

where
C = private consumption
I = private investment
G = government expenditure
EX = exports of goods and services
IM = imports of goods and services

The headline figures for GDP are the percentage growth rate from the previous quarter and the annualized percentage change in GDP. Prices used are benchmarked to 1997 prices.

-0.1%; 1.3%
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