Saturday, June 14, 2014

IFO - Expectations


This indicator complements the IFO business climate index, reflecting expectations of companies for the next six months. These graded future situation, 'improved', 'no change', 'worse'. Significant impact on the market.

IFO - Business Climate

Leading research in Germany on business conditions. Published monthly by the Institute for Economic Research of Germany (IFO). IFO index of business climate shows economic activity and helps in forecasting economic growth of the country. The study covers the assessment of more than 7000 businesses about the economic situation and short-term plans. Significant impact on the market.

Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index


This indicator is the result of a request of manufacturers in Richmond based their attitude towards current economic situation and business activity. Responses are of the 'better', 'worse' and 'no change'. Negligible influence on the market, because-as similar indexes from New York and Philadelphia are published two weeks before this.

CBI Industrial Trends Orders

CBI (The Confederation of British Industry) industrial orders measure the value of new orders made ​​by producers in the country. Increase their favorable growth of the national currency. Significant impact on the market.

ADP Non-Farm Employment Change

Measures the change in the number of private sector employees in the previous month, according to Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP). ADP is a leading company in the field of work and publish this indicator a few days before the official data of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Existed since 2007 and gives an indicative value for the official report from the BLS. Does not include jobs created in the government sector. Significant impact on the market.


CBI Distributive Trades Report



CBI (The Confederation of British Industry) balance of retail sales measures the strength of the sector of retail sales by request of the companies that their sales have increased or decreased for the period. Increasing value of the indicator signal that most retailers have increased their sales. This has a positive effect on the nation's currency because they make up a large portion of consumer spending, a key driver of the economy.