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Industrial New Orders

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The value of new orders received in industry.
Use: Show the demand for products as an indication of future production. A positive trend of Industrial New Orders forecasts increased production and a rising GDP.
Released: 09:00 GMT, monthly
Data Source: Eurostat

French Trade Balance

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The difference between the value of exports and imports in France.
Use: A positive Trade Balance is good for a currency (EUR), especially if it has a rising trend.
Released: 06:45 GMT, beginning of each month
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

German Imports

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The German domestic demand for imported goods.
Use: A positive trend of imported goods is generally negative for a nation's currency, because it could lead to a trade deficit.
Released: 06:15 GMT, monthly
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

German Exports

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: German goods and services that are sold outside of Germany .
Use: A positive trend of exported goods signals that the currency is not as strong as it trading partner's and should thus appreciate.
Released: 06:15 GMT, monthly
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

German Import Price Index

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Rate of inflation or price change for goods imported to Germany.
Use: Inflation pressure from imported goods.
Released: 06.00 GMT at the end of each month.
Data Source: Statistiche Bundesamt Deutschland

Gross Fixed Capital Formation

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Investment in capital goods in the Euro-zone.
Use: When companies are investing in large capital items, for example machinery, it usually signals optimism; In addition higher capital investments also have a tendency to increase productivity and GDP growth.
Released: 09.00 GMT quarterly, about 3 months after the end of each quarter
Data Source: Eurostat

Industrial Production

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The total value of output from mining, quarrying, manufacturing, energy and construction sectors in the Euro-zone.
Use: High levels of industrial production is indicative of a strong economy and thus promotes a strong currency (EUR).
Released: 09:00 GMT, monthly.
Data Source: Eurostat

German Industrial Production

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The total value of output from mining, quarrying, manufacturing, energy and construction sectors in Germany.
Use: High levels of industrial production is indicative of a strong economy and thus promotes a strong currency (EUR).
Released: 10:00 GMT, every six weeks
Data Source: Statistiche Bundesamt Deutschland

German Factory Orders

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The value of purchasing orders placed with domestic manufacturers.
Use: Factory orders are an early indicator of the general spending level in the German economy. Spending drives economic growth.
Released: 10:00 GMT, usually 6th each month
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

French Budget Balance

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: the difference between the French government's monthly income and spending.
Use: A positive number signals more income then spending.
Released: 06:45 GMT
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

French Industrial Production

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The total value of output from mining, quarrying, manufacturing, energy and construction sectors in France.
Use: High levels of industrial production is indicative of a strong economy and thus promotes a strong currency (EUR).
Released: 06:40 GMT, in the first half of each month
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

Composite Leading Indicator

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The general economic health of the Euro-zone.
Use: It combines 10 indicators known to precede changes in growth to serve as a short term forecast in the Euro-zone. All indicators are known to the market in advance.
Released: 10:00 GMT, about 45 days after the reporting period
Data Source: OECD

Business Climate

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A survey constructed to predict the direction of the Euro-zone economy.
Use: Measures business climate in the Euro-zone. A value above zero indicates positive business climate confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR.
Released 09:00 GMT, during the last week of each month.
Data Source: Eurostat

Economic Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A composite of surveys constructed to predict the direction of the Euro-zone economy.
Use: An general measurement of sentiment toward the economy in the Euro-zone. A value above zero indicates positive economic confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR. A composite of five confidence indicators: Industrial Confidence, Service Confidence, Consumer Confidence, Construction Confidence and Retail Trade Confidence Indicator.
Released: 09:00 GMT, during the last week of each month.
Data Source: Eurostat

Consumer Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A survey constructed to predict the direction of the Euro-zone economy.
Use: A gauge for consumer sentiment in the Euro-zone. A value above zero indicates positive consumer confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR.
Released: 09:00 GMT, during the last week of each month.
Data Source: Eurostat

Industrial Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A survey constructed to predict the direction of the Euro-zone economy.
Use: A gauge of industry confidence in the Euro-zone. A value above zero indicates positive industrial confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR.
Released: 09:00 GMT, during the last week of each month.
Data Source: Eurostat

Services Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A survey constructed to predict the direction of the Euro-zone economy.
Use: Measures business confidence in the services sector. A value above zero indicates positive services confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR.
Released: 09:00 GMT, during the last week of each month.
Data Source: Eurostat

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Business activity of the Euro-zone manufacturing sector.
Use: A survey of purchasing managers outlook on their company. By the nature of their work, purchasing managers have insight into their companies performance and therefore a general survey can give an early indication of Euro-zone economic performance.A value above 50 indicates expansion and a value below 50 indicates contraction.
Released: 09:00 GMT, monthly, first business day of every month
Data Source: NTC Research

Services Purchasing Manager Index (PMI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Business activity of the Euro-zone service sector.
Use: A survey of purchasing managers outlook on their company. By the nature of their work, purchasing managers have insight into their companies performance and therefore a general survey can give an early indication of Euro-zone economic performance. A value above 50 indicates expansion and a value below 50 indicates contraction.
Released: 09:00 GMT, third working day in each month
Data Source: NTC Research

Services Purchasing Manager Index (PMI)

Market impact: Low Impact

German Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Business activity of the German service sector.
Use: A survey of purchasing managers outlook on their company. By the nature of their work, purchasing managers have insight into their companies performance and therefore a general survey can give an early indication of Euro-zone economic performance. A value above 50 indicates expansion and a value below 50 indicates contraction.
Released: 08:55 GMT, usually first week of each month
Data Source: NTC Research

French Consumer Spending

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The total amount spent by French consumers.
Use: Since consumer spending is a significant part of the economy, a positive trend is good for the EUR.
Released: 06:45 GMT, end of each month
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

French Consumer Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: A survey constructed to predict the direction of the French economy.
Use: A gauge for consumer sentiment in France and the Euro-zone. A value above zero indicates positive consumer confidence, while a negative number shows negative confidence. A positive trend indicates confidence and is good for the EUR.
Released: Monthly
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

French Consumer Confidence

Market impact: Low Impact

Money Supply M3

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The value of all currency and liquid cash assets held by Euro-zone nations.
Use: If the money supply increases, the purchasing power of the EUR decreases, thus putting pressure on the EUR. Since an increase in money supply promotes inflation, which is ultimately good for the EUR. Seems like it levels out!
Released: Monthly
Data Source: European Central Bank

German Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Rate of inflation or price change at consumer level.
Use: The CPI is the major indicator for inflation. If inflation exceeds about 2 % annually, the ECB will raise interest rate in order to bring down inflation. Higher interest rates attract foreign investors and thus the demand for EUR.
Released: 06:00 GMT, monthly
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

German Producer Price Index (PPI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Rate of Inflation or rate of price change for goods and services used by Euro-zone producers.
Use: PPI can be said to be a leading indicator of consumer inflation, since producers normally pass on higher prices to consumers.
Released: 06:00 GMT, about the 20th of each month.
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

German Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Rate of inflation or price change at wholesale level.
Use: Increase in wholesale prices usually means increases in retail prices. In this way WPI is an early indicator of consumer inflation.
Released: 06:00 GMT, second week of each month.
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

French Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Rate of inflation or price change at consumer level.
Use: The CPI is the major indicator for inflation. If inflation exceeds about 2 % annually, the ECB will raise interest rate in order to bring down inflation. Higher interest rates attract foreign investors and thus the demand for EUR.
Released: 06:45 GMT, mid-month.
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

ECB Monthly Report

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Euro-zone economic developments.
Use: Gives further information regarding ECB's beliefs about the interest rates.
Released: About 08:00 GMT, monthly
Data Source: European Central Bank

ECB Monthly Bulletin

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: Statistical data for the monthly interest rate decision.
Use: It also contains a detailed analysis of the prevailing economic situation and the risks to price stability.
Released: About 08:00 GMT, monthly
Data Source: European Central Bank"

German Unemployment Rate

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The percentage of the individuals of the German workforce without a job but actively seeking one.
Use: The higher the employment rate, the more money people have available for spending, which is good for the economy and ultimately the currency.
Released: 07.55 GMT, monthly
Data Source: Statistische Bundesamt Deutschland

French Non-farm Employment

Market impact: Low Impact

Measures: The number of new jobs created in the previous quarter, excluding the farming industry.
Use: The higher the employment rate, the more money people have available for spending, which is good for the economy and ultimately the currency.
Released: 06:45 GMT, usually mid-month
Data Source: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques

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