| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Housing Starts (MoM) |
Medium |
1.547M |
1.562M |
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| The Housing Starts released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce is an indicator that tracks how many new single-family homes or buildings were constructed. For the survey each house and each single apartment are counted as one housing start. The figures include all private and publicly owned units. It indicates movements of the US housing market. Generally, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish). |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Continuing Jobless Claims |
Medium |
5.271M |
|
|
| The Counting Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor measure the number of individuals who are unemployed and are currently receiving unemployment benefits. It presents the strength in the labor market. A rise in this indicator has negative implications for consumer spending which discourage economic growth. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as negative, or bearish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as positive, or bullish. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey |
Medium |
11.1 |
12 |
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| The Philadelphia Fed Survey is a spread index of manufacturing conditions (movements of manufacturing) within the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. This survey, served as an indicator of manufacturing sector trends, is interrelated with the ISM manufacturing Index (Institute for Supply Management) and the index of industrial production. It is also used as a forecast of The ISM Index. Generally, an above-the-expectaitons reading is seen as positive for the USD. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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MU |
ECB Monetary Policy Statement and Press Conference |
High |
|
|
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| Following the ECB´s economic policy decision, the ECB President gives a press conference regarding monetary policy. His comments may influence the volatility of EUR and determine a short-term positive or negative trend. His hawkish view is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas his dovish view is considered as negative, or bearish. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
|
US |
Building Permits (MoM) |
High |
1.635M |
1.61M |
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| The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some volatility to the USD. Normally, the more growing number of permits, the more positive (or bullish) for the USD. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Building Permits Change |
High |
5.9% |
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| The Building Permits released by the US Census Bureau, at the Department of Commerce shows the number of permits for new construction projects. It implies the movement of corporate investments (US economic development). It tends to cause some volatility to the USD. Normally, the more growing number of permits, the more positive (or bullish) for the USD. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average |
High |
834.25K |
|
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| This indicator measures the average number for the last four releases of the Initial Jobless Claims, which are released every Thursday. It is published by the US Department of Labor as a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. It provides a measure of strength in the labor market. An increasing trend in this number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing trend should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD. |
| Jan 22, 0:30 |
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US |
Initial Jobless Claims |
High |
965K |
860K |
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| The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD. |
| Jan 22, 2:00 |
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MU |
Consumer Confidence |
Medium |
-13.9 |
-15 |
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| The Consumer Confidence released by the European Commission is a leading index that measures the level of consumer confidence in economic activity. A high level of consumer confidence stimulates economic expansion while a low level drives to economic downturn. A high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish). |
| Jan 22, 3:30 |
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US |
4-Week Bill Auction |
Low |
0.075% |
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| Displayed in the calendar is the average yield on the bills auctioned by US Department of Treasury. Treasury bills are short-term securities maturing in one year or less.
The yield on the bills represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond until maturity.
Investors monitor the yield volatility and compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security as an indicator of the government debt situation. |