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Trade Balance
Trade Balance
A country's trade balance reflects the difference between exports and imports of goods and services. The trade balance is one of the biggest components of the Balance of Payment, giving valuable insight into pressures on country's currency. Surpluses and Deficits Ramifications of Trade Balance on Markets However, because of the overall significance of Trade Balance data in forecasting trends on Forex, the release has historically been one of the more important reports in any country. |
6.79bln | ||||||||||||||
Mar, 04 00:30 |
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Retail Sales
Retail Sales
Gauge for goods sold at retail outlets in the past month. Retail Sales is a leading indicator for the economy. Rising consumer spending fuels economic growth, confirms signals from consumer confidence, and may spark inflationary pressures. The headline figure is expressed as the percentage change from the same month last year. |
0.6% | ||||||||||||||
Mar, 04 03:35 |
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30-Year JGB Auction
30-Year JGB Auction
Yields are set by bond market investors, and therefore they can be used to decipher investors' outlook on future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio represents bond market liquidity and demand, which can be used to gauge investor confidence.
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0.662%; 3.47 | ||||||||||||||
Mar, 04 05:00 |
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Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence is a measure of popular sentiment concerning the Japanese economy. The figure is derived from a survey that asks thousands of Japanese consumers about personal expenditure patterns and inflationary expectations. In general, rising consumer confidence precedes increased consumer spending, which drives both economic growth and inflation. Even though the Japanese economy is heavily driven by its export sector, domestic consumer confidence is an important gauge of overall economic activity and future inflationary pressures. |
29.6 | ||||||||||||||
Mar, 04 09:30 |
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Construction PMI
Construction PMI
The Construction Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) measures the level of activity among purchasing managers in the construction sector of the economy. Above 50 signals industry expansion; below 50 indicates a contraction. Construction figures are an important indicator of housing demand. |
49.2 |