September 15th, 2009
Industrial Production
Time: 7:15am GMT
Currency: CHF
Impact: Medium
Source: Federal Statistical Office
Description: This is the change in the total value of inflation-adjusted output from mines, manufacturers and utilities.
CPI
Time: 8:30am GMT
Currency: GBP
Impact: High
Source: National Statistics
Description: The Consumer Price Index is the leading indicator of inflation and is used by the British Government as their primary measure.
RPI
Time: 8:30am GMT
Currency: GBP
Impact: Medium
Source: National Statistics
Description: The Retail Price Index is the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers and is a significant indicator of economic health.
Inflation Report Hearings
Time: 8:45am GMT
Currency: GBP
Impact: High
Source: Parliament
Description: The Bank of England Governor and members of the Monetary Policy Committee testify to the Treasury Committee on the state of the economy, including direct references to the money markets. These can last a few hours, producing sustained periods of volatility.
German ZEW Economic Sentiment
Time: 9:00am GMT
Currency: EUR
Impact: High
Source: ZEW
Description: A diffusion index based on a survey of German institutional investors and analysts.
Labor Productivity
Time: 12:30pm GMT
Currency: CAD
Impact: Medium
Source: Statistics Canada
Description: The change in the efficiency of labour when producing goods and services.
Core Retail Sales
Time: 12:30pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: High
Source: Census Bureau
Description: The change in the total value of retail sales excluding the automotive industry.
Retail Sales
Time: 12:30pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: High
Source: Census Bureau
Description: The change in the total value of retail sales.
PPI
Time: 12:30pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: High
Source: Department of Labour
Description: The change in price of goods and services sold by their producers. At the same time, Core PPI is released which excludes food and energy.
Empire State Manufacturing Index
Time: 12:30pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: Medium
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Description: A diffusion index based on a survey of manufacturing companies in New York state.
Governing Council Member Murrary Speaks
Time: 1:15pm GMT
Currency: CAD
Impact: Medium
Source: Bank of Canada
Description: Bank of Canada Deputy Governor, John Murray will deliver a speech on the health of Canada’s economy.
Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke Speaks
Time: 2:00pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: High
Source: Federal Reserve
Description: The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank, Ben Bernanke will deliver a speech on the economy.
Business Inventories
Time: 2:00pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: Medium
Source: Census Bureau
Description: The change in the total value of inventory held by retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers.
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August 25th, 2009
Once again, here is the high and medium impact economic news to look out for during today’s London Forex trading session.
Employment Level
Time: 7:15pm GMT
Currency: CHF
Impact: Medium
Source: Federal Statistical Office
Description: This is the number of people employed during the previous quarter and gives an indication of consumer spending.
Gov Board Member Hildebrand Speaks
Time: 8:15am GMT
Currency: CHF
Impact: Medium
Source: Swiss National Bank
Description: The vice-chairman of the SNB’s governing board will deliver a speech entitled, “Financial Crisis: Two Years Later” which may include hints about future policy.
BBA Mortgage Approvals
Time: 8:30am GMT
Currency: GBP
Impact: Medium
Source: British Banker’s Association
Description: A leading indicator of housing market demand, showing how many people are entering the market.
Gov Member Jordan Speaks
Time: 9:30am GMT
Currency: CHF
Impact: Medium
Source: Swiss National Bank
Description: This speech by a governing member of the Swiss National Bank may provide clues as to future policy.
NBB Business Climate
Time: 1:00pm
Currency: EUR
Impact: Medium
Source: National Bank of Belgium
Description: Results of a highly respected survey of manufacturers, builders, services firms and trade companies.
Standard & Poor’s Composite-20 HPI
Time: 1:00pm GMT
Currency: USD
Impact: Medium
Source: Standard & Poor
Description: This is the change in the price of single-family homes taken from 20 metropolitan areas.
CB Consumer Confidence
Time: 2:00pm
Currency: USD
Impact: High
Source: The Conference Board, Inc.
Description: A consumer confidence index based on surveyed households.
Gov Member Jordan Speaks
Time: 3:15pm GMT
Currency: CHF
Impact: Medium
Source: Swiss National Bank
Description: This speech by a governing member of the Swiss National Bank may provide clues as to future policy.
MPC Member Bean Speaks
Time: 4:15pm GMT
Currency: GBP
Impact: Medium
Source: Bank of England
Description: Voting member of the Monetary Policy Committee, Charles Bean will make a speech that may include clues to future monetary policy from the Bank of England.
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