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1 Сентябрь 2009

Economic indicators forex. Japan

Retail sales (retail sales)

This indicator shows how much change in the level of sales. Indicator gives statistics for all supermarkets and department stores in Japan. In addition this indicator forex mm characterizes bracket consumer spending and demand for products. The publication of this indicator is made each month. Do not have a significant impact on the currency market.


GDP (GDP)

This indicator is one of the highest priority in any country in the world. Therefore, it is not an exception, and for Japan. GDP is the sum of all goods that were produced in this country. The amount of these products is expressed in a certain price. If we look at the ins and outs of the indicator, it’s worth noting that GDP better reflects market expectations, and can not be used for reliable predictions based on it. The publication of this indicator is produced every quarter. May have a significant impact on the currency market.

Unemployment rate (unemployment rate)

This indicator forex mm is also quite important. The high unemployment rate reflects the general trend of development or problems in the national economy. In addition, this indicator forex mm shows efficiency with which labor is used. The publication of this indicator is made each month. May have a significant impact on the currency market.

WPI (wholesale price index)

This indicator shows how mm forex price varies based on quantities of goods. The basis of the indicator is the average price of three basic components: the total value of all imported goods, the total value of all exported goods, wholesale price in the country. The wholesale price index as well as possible reflects the inflationary processes in the country and much more informative than the CPI, because it gives information about the state of affairs in the business field. This indicator may have an impact on the currency market.

LEI (coincident index and leading indicators)

This index reflects the average value of 13 different indicators. It is used mainly to predict the future state of the economy. The publication of this indicator is carried out every month. As practice shows, does not have a serious impact on the currency market.

Balance of payments (Balance of Payments)

This indicator forex mm represents the balance of the total payments that are made abroad, and the amount of payments made from abroad. The indicator is estimated as follows: if the sum of all payments received more than the sum of all payments that are made abroad, the balance of payments is considered active (also known as surplus), otherwise the balance of payments would be considered passive (negative balance). It is believed that if the balance is positive, it is a good groundwork for the rise of the currency of the country. The publication of this indicator is carried out every month. May have a significant impact on the currency market.

CPI (Consumer Price Index)

This indicator forex mm shows how changing the prices of all goods that are consumed by the population. CPI can be considered a key indicator that reflects the real situation of inflationary processes in the country. The publication of this indicator is carried out every month. May have a significant impact on the currency market.

Tankan report

This indicator forex mm represents a thematic overview of the economic parameters. Published statistics and research unit of the Bank of Japan. Before compiling the review of the Department made a thorough analysis of most financial institutions in the country. Scores are based on the following data: business investment, the production of goods and their subsequent sales, profitability of companies, employment, level of taxes, etc. The publication of this indicator is carried out every month. One of the most important economic indicators in Japan.

Machinery orders (the level of orders for engineering products)

This indicator shows the number of mm forex investment of various companies. In addition, reflects the level of business activity of financial institutions. Analysis and evaluation is based on monitoring more than 300 domestic enterprises. The publication of this indicator is carried out every month. May have a significant impact on the currency market.

Industrial production index

The indicator shows how changing the level of industrial production. Data is published twice a month. At the end of each month, go preliminary data. After about half a month are more than accurate data. Between the measure of this indicator and the rate of national currency are closely interrelated. If the indicator is growing Industrial production index, is growing and the currency. Could have a significant impact on the FX market.