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News of the day. 1.02.2016

Germany
Data on Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due in Germany at 10:55 am (GMT+2). The index reflects economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and its prospects. A result above 50 points indicates favorable conditions in the country’s economy and might strengthen the Euro.

EU
Data on Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due in the EU at 11:00 am (GMT+2). The index reflects economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and its prospects. A result above 50 points indicates favorable conditions in the economy of the eurozone and might strengthen the Euro.

UK
Data on Mortgage Approvals for December is due in the UK at 11:30 am (GMT+2). A growth in the indicator might strengthen the Pound.

Data on Consumer Credit for December is due in the UK at 11:30 am (GMT+2). This data measures changes in the amount of consumer credits. In general, a growth in the indicator reflects readiness of consumers to spend money and suggests they are confident about current economic situation. A high result might strengthen the Pound.
It is worth noting, a very high result might indicate “overconsumption”: the situation when consumers borrow more than necessary.

Data on Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due in the UK at 11:30 am (GMT+2). The index reflects economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and its prospects. A result above 50 points indicates favorable conditions in the country’s economy and might strengthen the Pound.

USA
Data on Personal Spending for December is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). In monthly terms, a decline to 0.1% from 0.3% is expected. The indicator consists of three components: spending on services, spending on durable goods and spending on non-durable goods. A growth in personal spending reflects readiness of consumers to spend money in the current economic situation. A high result might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Personal Income for December is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). In monthly terms, the indicator is expected to decline to 0.2% from 0.3%. The data reflects changes in the total income received by individuals from all sources. A high result might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Personal Consumption Expenditures for December is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The index measures changes in the prices of goods and services and is seen as the indicator of consumer optimism and inflation. A result above the forecast might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due in the US at 4:45 pm (GMT+2). The index reflects economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and its prospects. A result above 50 points indicates favorable conditions in the country’s economy and might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Construction Spending for December is due in the US at 5:00 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to grow to 0.6% from -0.4%. This data measures the total amount of spending on all types of construction in the US. A growth in the indicator reflects general improvement in economic conditions and might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on ISM Manufacturing PMI is due in the US at 5:00 pm (GMT+2). The index is seen as an indicator of the overall economic conditions in the country. In January, a growth to 48.5 from 48.2 points is expected. A result above 50 points indicates favorable economic growth and might strengthen the US Dollar.

Canada
Data on RBC Manufacturing PMI for January is due in Canada at 4:30 pm (GMT+2). The index is based on questionnaire responses from purchasing executives of over 400 large companies concerning their attitude towards current economic situation and its prospects. A result above 50 points indicates favorable attitude and might strengthen the Canadian Dollar
Claws and Horns
Claws and Horns
News of the day. 29.01.2016

Japan
Following the publication of interest rate decision, at 5:00 am (GMT+2), the Bank of Japan provides information on the vote outcome regarding interest rates as well as on factors, which have influenced this decision.

The Bank of Japan announces its interest rate decision at 5:00 am (GMT+2). At present, interest rates in Japan are at 0.1%. A rate increase might strengthen the Yen.

Germany
Data on Retail Sales for December is due in Germany at 9:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to grow to 0.5% from 0.2%. Data on Retail Sales is seen as a measure of changes in sales performance within the retail sector. A growth in the indicator is seen as a favorable factor for Germany’s economy and might strengthen the Euro.

Switzerland
Data on KOF Leading Indicator for January is due in Switzerland at 10:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 96.0 points from 96.6 points. KOF Leading Indicator is based on 12 major economic indicators and reflects the situation in the country’s economy. A high result is seen as a favorable factor and might strengthen the Franc.

EU
Data on Consumer Price Index for January is due in the EU at 12:00 pm (GMT+2). In annual terms, the index is expected to grow to 0.4% from 0.2%. This data is seen as the key indicator of inflation in the eurozone and captures changes in the price of goods and services. A growth in the index might strengthen the Euro.

Canada
Data on Gross Domestic Product is due in Canada at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). This data measures the total value of all goods and services produced by the country. A growth in the indicator might strengthen the Canadian Dollar.

USA
Data on Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices for the fourth quarter is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 0.7% from 1.3%. This data measures price changes in consumer goods and services. A result above the forecast is seen as a favorable factor and might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Gross Domestic Product Annualized for the fourth quarter is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 0.8% from 2.0% that might affect the US Dollar.

Data on Gross Domestic Product Price Index for the fourth quarter is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The index is expected to remain unchanged at 1.3%. This data captures changes in the price of goods and services and is seen as an indicator of inflation. A high result might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for January is due at 5:00 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 93.0 from 93.3 points. The survey is conducted by experts from the Reuters agency and the University of Michigan and gives information on willingness of consumers to spend money in the current economic situation. A high result might strengthen the US Dollar.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 28.01.2016

UK
Data on Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter is due in the UK at 11:30 am (GMT+2). On a quarterly basis, the indicator is expected to grow slightly to 0.5% from 0.4% in the previous quarter. In annual terms, on the contrary, GDP growth is expected to slow down to 1.9% from 2.1%. GDP is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by the country. These statistics reflect the rate of economic growth or recession. A growth in the indicator might strengthen the Pound.

USA
Data on Durable Goods Orders for December is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to -0.6% from 0.0%. These statistics reflect changes in the cost of orders for durable goods, having an average service life of at least three years. A growth in the number of orders indicates favorable economic conditions and might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Initial Jobless Claims for the week ended 22 January is due in the US at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 282K from 293K. Weekly statistics reflect the number of first-time claims for state unemployment insurance and gives information on dynamics in Non-farm Payrolls indicator. A decline in the number of initial jobless claims might strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Pending Home Sales for December is due in the US at 5:00 pm (GMT+2). In monthly terms, the indicator is expected to grow to 0.8% from -0.9%. This data is one of the key indicators of the property market and reflects general economic conditions in the country. A high result might strengthen the US Dollar.

New Zealand
Data on Building Permits for December is due in New Zealand at 11:45 pm (GMT+2). This data is one of the key indicators of the property market in New Zealand. A high result might strengthen the NZD.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 27.01.2016

Switzerland
Data on UBS Consumption Indicator for December is due in Switzerland at 9:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is based on five components: car sales, consumer sentiment, retail sales, the number of Swiss hotel overnights and credit card transactions.

Germany
Data on Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey for February is due at 9:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is expected to decline to 9.3 points from 9.4 points in January. The index is based on a survey on how consumers assess economic situation in the country. The result above 0 indicates a generally positive assessment and can support the Euro.

USA
Data on New Home Sales Change for December is due in the US at 5:00 pm. A decline to 2.0% from 4.3% is expected. The indicator is seen as an important measure of housing market conditions. A growth signals general improvement in economic situation and can support the US Dollar.

The Energy Information Administration releases data on Crude Oil Stocks change at 5:30 pm (GMT+2). A weekly report reflects current situation on the oil market. A growth in crude oil stocks can affect the price of oil.

Following the announcement of a rate decision, Fed officials give comments regarding US monetary policy at 9:00 pm (GMT+2).
The Fed announces its interest rate decision at 9:00 pm (GMT+2). The rate is expected to be kept unchanged at 0.5%. This interest rate affects interest rates set by commercial banks and the exchange rate. A rate hike is seen as a positive factor for the national currency.

New Zealand
Monetary Policy Statement provides information on how the Reserve Bank proposes to achieve its targets; how it proposes to formulate and implement monetary policy during the next five years; and how monetary policy has been implemented since the last Monetary Policy Statement.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announces its interest rate decision at 10:00 pm (GMT+2). A rate hike is seen as a positive factor for the national currency.

Data on Imports and Exports for December are due in New Zealand at 11:45 pm (GMT+2). Imports indicator reflects general value of all goods and services received from the rest of the world.

Data on Trade balance for December is due in New Zealand at 11:45 pm (GMT+2). The indicator measures balance amount between import and export of goods and services. A positive value shows a trade surplus and can support the national currency.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 26.01.2016

UK
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney speech is due at 12:45 (GMT+2) pm, in which he will give commentaries on the current state of the UK economy.

USA
Data on the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for November is due at 4:00 pm (GMT+2) in the US. The index shows a price change in 20 biggest districts in the US. Its growth can strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on the Markit Services PMI for January is due at 4:45 pm (GMT+2) in the US. The index is forecasted to remain unchanged at 54.3 points. The index is compiled of surveys of purchasing managers of the biggest US companies regarding the state of the industry and its future prospects. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on the Consumer Confidence is due at 5:00 pm (GMT+2) in the US. The index is forecasted to grow from 96.5 to 97.0 points. A growth in the index can strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on the American Petroleum Institute Weekly Crude Oil stock change for the previous week is due at 11:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. A growth in the index can pressure oil prices.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 25.01.2016

USA
Data on Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index is due in the US at 5:30 pm (GMT+2). The indicator is based on a monthly survey of manufacturing companies based in Texas and includes such components as levels of production, orders and prices. High reading provides support for the US Dollar.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 22.01.2016

Germany
Data on the Markit Services PMI for January is due at 10:30 am (GMT+2) in Germany. The index is expected to fall from 56.0 to 55.6 points. The index shows economic conditions in the services sector and evaluates its future perspectives. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the Euro.

Data on the Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due at 10:30 am (GMT+2) in Germany. According to forecasts, the index will fall from 53.2 to 53.0 points. The index shows economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and evaluates its future perspectives. Is one of the main indicators of the German economy. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the Euro.

EU
Data on the Markit Manufacturing PMI for December is due at 11:00 am (GMT+2) in the eurozone. The index is forecasted to fall from 53.2 to 53.0 points. The index shows economic conditions in the manufacturing sector in the eurozone and evaluates its future perspectives. Is one of the main indicators of the economy. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the Euro.

Data on the Markit Services PMI for December is due at 11:00 am (GMT+2) in the eurozone. The index is expected to remain unchanged at 54.2 points. The index shows economic conditions in the services sector and evaluates its future perspectives. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the Euro.

UK
Data on Retail Sales for December is due at 11:30 am (GMT+2) in the UK. On a month-to-month basis, the index is expected to fall from 1.7% to -0.3%, and will fall from 5.0% to 4.3% on a year-to-year basis. The index represents the total value of all receipts from retail sector shops and indicates consumer spending and the level of aggregate demand. A growth in the index can strengthen the Pound.

Canada
Data on the Consumer Price Index is due in Canada at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). According to forecasts, on a year-to-year basis the index will grow from 1.4% to 1.7%. However, on a month-to-month basis it will decline from -0.1% to -0.4%. Represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services. A growth in the index can support the Canadian Dollar.

US
Data on the Markit Manufacturing PMI for January is due at 4:45 pm (GMT+2) in the US. The index is expected to come out at 51.1 points. The index shows economic conditions in the manufacturing sector and evaluates its future perspectives. Values above 50 points represent growth of the industry and can strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on the CB Leading Indicator for December is due at 5:00 pm (GMT+2) in the US. On a month-to-month basis, the index is forecasted to fall from 0.4% to -0.1%. The index is based on 10 macroeconomic indices that include initial jobless claims, building permits and average length of the working week. Positive figures can strengthen the US Dollar.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 21.01.2016

Australia
Data on Consumer Inflation Expectation is due in Australia at 2:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is released by the Melbourne Institute and presents consumer expectations of future inflation during the next 12 months. A high reading strengthens the AUD while a low reading weakens the national currency.

November’s data on HIA New Home Sales is due in Australia at 2:00 am (GMT+2). The indicator is released by the Housing Industry Association and presents changes in the number of new home sales. A growth in the indicator reflects general improvement in the country’s economy and strengthens the AUD while a decline weakens the national currency.

UK
Data on RICS Housing Price Balance is due at 2:01 am (GMT+2). In December, the indicator is expected to grow to 50% from 49% in the previous month. The survey, released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, presents changes in housing costs. If the indicator comes in above the forecast, the GBP strengthens; otherwise, a decline in the national currency is expected.

Japan
November’s data on all Industry Activity Index is due at 6:30 am (GMT+2). In monthly terms, the indicator is expected to be down to -0.7% from 1.0% in the previous month. The index captures expenditures of large enterprises in all sectors, excluding the financial one, and is seen as a leading indicator of production growth. A growth in the indicator strengthens the JPY while a decline weakens the national currency.

EU
ECB releases its interest rate decision at 2:45 pm (GMT+2). Interest rate is expected to be kept unchanged at 0.05%. A rate hike strengthens the EUR while a rate cut weakens the national currency.

ECB Monetary policy statement and press conference is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). Following the publication of ECB´s interest rate decision, the ECB President gives comments and answers questions regarding current economic situation in the eurozone.

US
January’s data on Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). Though the indicator is expected to increase slightly to -3.0 points from -5.9 points in the previous month, dynamics will remain negative. The index is based on a monthly survey of a hundred largest manufacturers in Philadelphia about their attitude towards current economic situation and its prospects for the next 6 month. A negative result weakens the USD while a result above the forecast supports the national currency.

The Energy Information Administration releases its crude oil inventories report at 6:00 pm (GMT+2). The weekly report reflects current situation in oil supply and demand. In case of an increase in US crude oil inventories, the price of oil comes under pressure; otherwise, the price is expected to grow.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 20.01.2016

Germany
Data on the Producer Price Index is due at 9:00 am (GMT+2) in Germany. The index is expected to fall from -0.2% to -0.4%. On a year-to-year basis, it can grow a little, from -2.5% to -2.2%, but the negative dynamic remains. The index follows prices on the wholesale commodity markets. A growth in the index can support the Euro.

Switzerland
Data on the ZEW Surveys – Expectations is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2) in Switzerland. The index evaluates economic conditions in Switzerland on such criteria as business climate, employment levels and so forth. Highs values can support the Franc.

US
Data on the Consumer Price Index ex Food and Energy for December is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to grow from 2.0% to 2.1%, and remain unchanged at 0.2% on a month-over-month basis. The index is considered a more precise measure of inflation and represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services that excludes food and energy. A growth in the index can support the Dollar.

Data on the Consumer Price Index for December is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to grow from 0.5% to 0.8%. It is considered as one of the major inflation indicators and represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services. A growth in the index can support the Dollar.

Canada
The Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision is due at 5:00 pm (GMT+2). The rate is forecasted to remain unchanged at 0.5%. The BoC Rate Statement and Monetary Policy Report will be released after the Interest Rate Decision and will contain commentaries about it. The rate increase can substantially strengthen the Canadian Dollar.

The Bank of Canada Press Conference is due at 6:15 pm (GMT+2). At the conference, regulator officials will read out prepared statement and will answer questions of the press.

New Zealand
The Business NZ PMI is due at 11:30 pm (GMT+2) in New Zealand. The index is compiled from surveys of purchasing managers about their opinions of current economic conditions and future prospects for the economy. A reading above 50 represent an optimistic mood, while a reading below 50 shows prevailing pessimism and can pressure the NZD.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 19.01.2016

China
Data on the Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter of 2015 is due at 4:00 am (GMT+2) in China. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to fall from 6.9% to 6.8%. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, it will also fall from 1.8% to 1.7%. Forecasts confirmation can pressure the Yuan.

Data on Industrial Production for December is due at 4:00 am (GMT+2) in China. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to fall to 6.0%, against 6.2% in the previous month. Forecasts confirmation can pressure the Yuan.

Data on Retail Sales for December is due at 4:00 am (GMT+2) in China. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to grow to 11.3%, against 11.2% in the previous month. A growth in the index can support the Yuan.

Germany
Data on the Consumer Price Index for December is due at 9:00 am (GMT+2) in Germany. The index represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services and is considered one of the main indicators of inflation. A growth in the index can support the Euro.

Data on the ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment for January is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2) in Germany. The index is expected to fall from 16.1 to 9.0 points. The index is compiled from surveys of leading financial experts in Germany that give their evaluation of current economic conditions. A reading above zero represents an optimistic mood and can support the Euro.

Switzerland
Data on Producer and Import Prices that represents a price change on Swiss made products and imported goods is due at 10:15 am (GMT+2) in Switzerland. A growth in the index can support the Franc.

UK
Data on the Producer Price Index – Input for December is due at 11:30 am (GMT+2) in the UK. According to forecasts, on a year-to-year basis the index will grow from -13.1% to -11.4%, and on a month-to-month basis from -1.6% to -1.4%. The index represent a price change on products acquired by British producers. A growth in the index can support the Pound.

Data on the Producer Price Index – Input for December is due at 11:30 am (GMT+2) in the UK. According to forecasts, on a year-to-year basis the index will grow from -13.1% to -11.4%, and on a month-to-month basis from -1.6% to -1.4%. The index represent a price change on products acquired by British producers. A growth in the index can support the Pound.

Data on the Consumer Price Index for December is due at 11:30 am (GMT+2) in the UK. According to forecasts, on a year-to-year basis the index will grow from 0.1% to 0.2%, and on a month-to-month basis from 0.0% to 0.1%. Represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services and is considered one of the main indicators of inflation. A growth in the index can support the Pound.

Data on the Producer Price Index – Output for December is due at 11:30 am (GMT+2) in the UK. According to forecasts, on a year-to-year basis the index will remain negative but will grow to -1.2%, from -1.5% in the previous month. On a month-to-month basis, it will remain unchanged at -0.2%. The index represent a price change on products made by British producers. A growth in the index can support the Pound.

EU
Data on the ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment for January is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2) in the eurozone. The index is expected to fall from 33.9 to 27.9 points. The index is compiled from surveys of 350 leading experts in Europe that give their evaluation of current economic conditions in the EU, the US and Japan. Figure above forecasts can support the Euro.

Data on the Consumer Price Index for December is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2) in the eurozone. The index is forecasted to remain unchanged against the previous month, at 0.2% on a year-to-year basis, and at -0.1% on a month-to-month basis.

New Zealand
Data on the Consumer Price Index for the fourth quarter of 2015 is due at 11:45 pm (GMT+2) in New Zealand. The index represents a price change for the fixed basket of goods and services and is considered one of the main indicators of inflation. A growth in the index can support the NZD.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 18.01.2016

Australia
Data on the TD Securities Inflation for December is due at 2:30 am (GMT+2) in Australia. A growth in the index could help with the RBA decision towards increasing interest rates and might support the AUD.

Japan
Data on the Industrial Production for November is due at 7:30 am (GMT+2) in Japan. The index is one of the major indicators of the state of the national economy and its growth could significantly support the Yen.

Data on the Tertiary Industry Index for November is due at 7:30 am (GMT+2) in Japan. The index evaluates the current state of the services industry and its growth could support the Yen.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 15.01.2016

Australia
Data on Investment Lending for Homes is due at 2:30 am (GMT+2) in Australia. The index shows a number of long-term loans issued for the construction of new houses. A growth in the index supports the AUD.

Data on Home Loans is due at 2:30 am (GMT+2) in Australia. According to forecasts, in November the index remained unchanged at -0.5%. The index represents a number of new home loans and is one of the main indicators of the property market. A growth in the index strengthens the AUD.

USA
Data on Retail Sales for December is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. On a month-to-month basis, the figure is forecasted to fall from 0.2% to 0.0%. Retail sales show a change in sales volumes in retail and are thought to represent consumer spending. A growth in the index is positive for the economy and supports the Dollar.

Data on Retail Sales excluding Autos for December is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. On a month-to-month basis, the index is expected to fall from 0.4% to 0.2%. The index is considered a more precise representation of consumer spending. A growth in the index supports the USD.

Data on the Capacity Utilization for December is due at 4:15 (GMT+2) pm in the US. The index shows a percentage utilisation of the industrial capacity of the country. Represents economy growth and the level of demand. A figure around 85% is thought to be optimal as it shows a healthy balance between economic growth and inflation, while figures above 85% lead to acceleration of inflation. A growth in the index supports the USD.

Data on Industrial Production for December is due at 4:15 pm (GMT+2) in the US. The index is one of the major indicators of the state of the national economy and has a big influence on the market. A growth in the index supports the USD.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 14.01.2016

Australia
Data on the Australian labour market for December is due at 2:30 am (GMT+2). According to forecasts, the Employment Change will decrease by 12.5 thousands employed, while in the previous month the index grew by 71.4 thousands. The Unemployment Rate will grow from 5.8% to 5.9%. Forecasts realisation could mean that growth of the Australian economy is slowing and might pressure the AUD.

UK
The Bank of England Interest Rate Decision is due at 2:00 pm (GMT+2). The interest rate is expected to remain unchanged at 0.5%. After the publication of the decision, Monetary Policy Summery and members votes are due.

EU
The ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts are due at 2:30 pm (GMT+2). Accounts will contain information on current economic, financial and monetary policies of the ECB.

Canada
Data on the New Housing Price Index is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in Canada. A growth in the index could support the Canadian Dollar.

US
Data on Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending 8th of January, and on Continuing Claims for the week ending 1st of January is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). Growth in the figures usually pressures the US Dollar.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 13.01.2016

EU
The ECB Non-monetary Policy Meeting at which current economic conditions in the eurozone are going to be discussed is due at 10:00 am (GMT+2).

Data on Industrial Production for November is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2) in the eurozone. On a month-to-month basis, the index is expected to decline from 0.6% to -0.3%, while on a year-to-year basis it will fall to 1.3%, against 1.9% in the previous month. Forecasts realisation might pressure the Euro.

UK
BOE’s Governor Carney Speech is due at 6:15 pm (GMT+2). His commentaries regarding current economic conditions in the UK can substantially affect dynamics in the Pound.

US
Data on the 10-year Note Auction is due at 8:00 pm (GMT+2) in the US.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 8.01.2016

Germany
Few publications are due at 9:00 am (GMT+2) in Germany, such as data on Retail Sales, Current Accounts, Imports, Exports and Trade Balance for November.

USA
The US labour market statistics is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2). Data on the Unemployment Rate and Nonfarm Payrolls will be published.

Canada
Data on the Unemployment Rate and Employment Change for December is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in Canada.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 7.01.2016

EU
The Unemployment Rate for November is due at 12:00 pm (GMT+2).

US
Data on Initial and Continuous Jobless Claims for the previous week is due at 3:30 pm (GMT+2) in the US. Growth in the indices could pressure the US Dollar in the short-term.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 6.01.2016

Germany
The Unemployment Rate for December will be published at 10:55 am (GMT +2) in Germany.

EU
Data on the Markit Services PMI for December is due at 11:00 am (GMT +2) in the EU. Values above 50 points indicate a good state of the industry.

US
Data on the ADP Employment Change for December is due at 3:15 pm (GMT +2) in the US. A growth in the index can strengthen the US Dollar.

Data on Trade Balance is due at 3:30 pm (GMT +2) in the US.

Data on the Markit Services PMI for December is due at 4:45 pm (GMT +2) in the US.

Data on Factory Orders for November is due at 5:00 pm (GMT +2) in the US.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. Monday 4.01.2016

Germany
The Markit Manufacturing PMI for December is due at 10:55 (GMT +2) in Germany. The index is expected to remain unchanged at 53 points. Values above 50 points indicate a good state of the industry.

Data on the Consumer Price Index for December is due at 3:00 pm (GMT +2) in Germany. On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to come out at 0.6%, against 0.4% in the previous month. On a month-to-month basis, the index will grow from 0.1% to 0.2%.

EU
The Markit Manufacturing PMI for December is due at 10:55 (GMT +2) in Germany. The index is expected to remain unchanged at 53.1 points. Values above 50 points indicate a good state of the industry.

UK
At 11:30 am (GMT +2) data on Consumer Credit and Mortgage Approvals for November, and Markit Manufacturing PMI for December is due in the UK. The number of approvals is expected to grow to 70.4 thousands, from 69.63 thousands in October. Forecast realisation can support the Pound in the short-term

Canada
Data on the RBC Manufacturing PMI for December is due at 4:30 pm (GMT +2).

US
The Markit Manufacturing PMI for December is due at 4:45 pm (GMT +2) in the US.

Data on the ISM Manufacturing PMI and ISM Prices Paid for December is due at 5:00 pm (GMT +2) in the US.
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Claws and Horns
News of the day. 30.12.2015

Switzerland
Data on the UBS Consumption Indicator for November is due at 9:00 am (GMT+2) in Switzerland.

USA
Data on Pending Home Sales for November is due at 5:00 pm (GMT +2) in the US. The index is forecasted to come out at 0.5%, against 0.2% in the previous month.
Claws and Horns
Claws and Horns
News of the day. Tuesday 29.12.2015

US
The S&P CaseShiller Home Price Index for October is due to be published in the US at 4:00 pm (GMT+2). On a year-to-year basis, the index is expected to slightly fall to 5.4%, against 5.5% in the previous month.

The Consumer Confidence for December is due at 5:00 pm (GMT+2) in the US. According to forecasts, the index will grow to 92.9 points, against 90.4 points in the previous month.