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Finotec provides you with an Economic Calendar in which you can check upcoming economic events in real time. Find out which indicators are to be released, how they will impact the forex and other financial markets and make you own forex calendar accordingly.
The Economic Calendar provides you with relevant information about major economic releases such as dates, times and market predictions. As such, the Forex Calendar is a determining trading tool used in fundamental analysis of all sorts of financial products including stocks, currency pairs and commodities. For example, when certain economic statistics are released, currency rates realign themselves accordingly.
News Trading
In most financial markets, the release of economic data and statistics tends to trigger short-term movements. The forex market is particularly reactive to economic news from all over the world. Considering the wide range of major and cross currencies available at Finotec, as well as their derivatives, there is always some piece of economic information slated for publication that traders may use to take on a new position. An average of seven indicators and other economic data which have an impact on the majors are released each day, providing many opportunities for those who trade the news. To find out what those data are, browse through the Forex calendar below:
Measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. A positive Trade Balance indicates that more goods and services were exported than imported over a given period. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency. When higher levels of exports are sold to the world, demand for the nation's currency is elevated as foreigners convert their native currency to purchase the exports. The Trade Balance also has a sizable impact on GDP because high demand for exports creates increased employment and production, as domestic factories work to fill this demand.
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Exports (M-o-M)
Switzerland
Monthly
-1.6
Exports (M-o-M)
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Imports (M-o-M)
Switzerland
Monthly
-5.6
Imports (M-o-M)
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Public Finances (PSNCR)
GBP/UK
23.6
Public Finances (PSNCR)
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Public Sector Net Borrowing
GBP/UK
15.7
Measures the difference between spending and income for the government and public corporations. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because high levels of borrowing are a signal of investment and economic expansion.
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Mortgage Approvals
UK
62
63
Measures the number of home loans issued during the previous month. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency because large purchases tend to be made by consumers that are optimistic and confident in their financial position. Additionally, consumer borrowing has a high degree of historical correlation with consumer spending, which is a major driver of the overall economy.
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ZEW Survey (Expectations)
Switzerland
56.2
ZEW Survey (Expectations)
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CBI Monthly Industrial Trends
UK
-39
CBI Monthly Industrial Trends
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CPI (M-o-M)
Canada
Monthly
-0.3
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rate of inflation (i.e., the rate of price changes) experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 2%, they will respond by raising interest rates to bring prices down. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release.
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CPI (Y-o-Y)
Canada
Yearly
1.3
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rate of inflation (i.e., the rate of price changes) experienced by consumers when purchasing goods and services. A rising trend has a positive effect on the nation's currency. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability; when inflation rises above an annualized rate of approximately 2%, they will respond by raising interest rates to bring prices down. Higher interest rates attract foreign investment, thus increasing demand for the nation's currency. CPI is one of the most closely watched indicators and will usually have a high impact upon release.
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Core CPI (M-o-M)
Canada
Monthly
-0.3
Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy
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Core CPI (Y-o-Y)
Canada
Yearly
1.5
Derivative of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that excludes the volatile Food, Energy, Alcohol and Tobacco items. CPI with the exclusion of these volatile components is thought to be a better indicator of the underlying inflation trend and the central bank uses it as their primary inflation gauge, aiming to keep it at an annualized rate of 2%.
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PPI (M-o-M)
United States
Monthly
0.2
A Producer Price Index (PPI) measures average changes in prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is one of several price indices
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PPI (Y-o-Y)
United States
Yearly
4.4
A Producer Price Index (PPI) measures average changes in prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is one of several price indices
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Core PPI (M-o-M)
United States
Monthly
0.0
Derivative of the Producer Price Index (PPI) that excludes the Food and Energy items. Although Food and Energy can be very volatile from month to month, they play an important role in pass-through inflation. Therefore Core PPI usually has less impact than the overall PPI.
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Core PPI (Y-o-Y)
United States
Yearly
0.9
Derivative of the Producer Price Index (PPI) that excludes the Food and Energy items.
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Canadian Investment in Foreign Securities
CAD/Canada
-2.44
Canadian Investment in Foreign Securities
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Foreign Investment in Canadian Securities
CAD/Canada
10.54
Foreign Investment in Canadian Securities
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Initial Jobless Claims
United States
440
Initial Jobless Claims
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Continuing Claims
United States
4538
Continuing Claims
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Leading Index
United States
1.1
Leading Index
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Lagging Index
United States
-0.2
Lagging Index
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Coincidence Index
United States
0.1
Coincidence Index
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Philly Fed's Mfr Index - Business Condition
United States
15.2
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Philly Fed's Mfr Index - Prices Paid
United States
33.2
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Philly Fed's Mfr Index - Prices Received
United States
2.7
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EIA Natural Gas Inventory (Cubic Feet)
United States
2215
Energy Information Administration Natural Gas Inventory (Cubic Feet)
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EIA Crude Oil Inventory (Barrels)
United States
331.4
Energy Information Administration Crude Oil Inventory (Barrels)
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