Economic Confidence Index Link

Economic confidence index, released by Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is a survey which aims to measure the present situation assessments and future period expectations of consumers' on personal financial standing and general economic course. The index is evaluated between 0 and 200. The reading above 100 means consumers are optimistic and below 100 are pessimistic.

Unemployment Rate (3M) Link

The Unemployment Rate released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office,is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the Hungarian economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the Hungarian labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weakening in the economy. Normally, a decrease in the figure is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Florint, while an increase is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (YoY) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the National Institute of Statistics measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Italy by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Producer Price Index (MoM) Link

The Producer Price Index released by the National Institute of Statistics measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of Italy by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Changes in the PPI are widely followed as an indicator of commodity inflation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the Euro, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

Consumer Confidence Link

The Consumer Confidence released by Statistics Portugal 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).

Business Confidence Link

The Business Confidence released by Statistics Portugal is a survey of the current business condition in Portugal. It indicates the performance of the overall economy in a short-term view. A positive economic growth anticipates bullish movements for the EUR, whereas a negative growth is seen as bearish.

Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) Link

UK Net Lending to Individuals released by the Bank of England is a monthly measure of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, divided into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. A high reading is positive for the GBP, while a low reading is negative.

Consumer Credit Link

The Consumer Credit released by the Bank of England is an amount of money that individuals borrowed in the previous month. It shows if consumers can afford large expenses, which can fuel economic growth. However, a high figure may also indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means. A high reading is seen as positive for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative.

Mortgage Approvals Link

The Mortgage Approvals released by the Bank of England presents the number of various Mortgage Approvals. It is considered as a leading indicator of the UK Housing Market. A Mortgage growth represents a healthy housing market that stimulates the overall UK economy. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

M4 Money Supply (MoM) Link

M4 Money is widely referred as "broad money" or simply "money supply". The M4 Money Supply released by the Bank of England measures all the sterling in circulation, encompassing notes and coins as well as money held in bank accounts. It is considered as an important indicator of inflation, as monetary expansion adds pressure to the exchange rates. Normally, an acceleration of the M4 money is considered as positive for the GBP, whereas a decline is negative.