القراءة | 22.9 |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 34.7
Forecast: 34.0
Actual Reading: 22.9
The results of the ANZ Bank Business survey held among businesses nationwide.
hideالقراءة | 22.9 |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 34.7
Forecast: 34.0
Actual Reading: 22.9
The results of the ANZ Bank Business survey held among businesses nationwide.
hideالقراءة | 4.3% |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 4.5%
Forecast: 4.4%
Actual Reading: 4.3%
The percent by which, according to consumers expectations, the prices for goods and services will change over the next 12 months.
hideالقراءة | 4.3% |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 4.5%
Forecast: 4.4%
Actual Reading: 4.3%
The percent by which, according to consumers expectations, the prices for goods and services will change over the next 12 months.
hideالقراءة | 0.3% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: 1.1%
Forecast: 0.4%
Actual Reading: 0.3%
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.
hideالقراءة | 0.3% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: 1.1%
Forecast: 0.4%
Actual Reading: 0.3%
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.
hideالقراءة | 0.5%; 5.0% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: 0.5%; 4.9%
Forecast: 0.4%; 4.9%
Actual Reading: 0.5%; 5.0%
Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. hide
القراءة | 0.5%; 5.0% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: 0.5%; 4.9%
Forecast: 0.4%; 4.9%
Actual Reading: 0.5%; 5.0%
Private Sector Credit released by the Reserve Bank of Australia is an amount of money that the Australian private sector borrows. hide
القراءة | -0.3%; -0.2% |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: -0.3%; -0.2%
Forecast: -0.3%; -0.2%
Actual Reading: -0.3%; -0.2%
The Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of an overall production and consumption of goods and services. GDP serves as one of the primary measures of overall economic well-being. While GDP announcements generally conform to expectations, unanticipated changes in this metric can move markets.
Robust GDP growth signals a heightened level of economic activity and often a higher demand for the domestic currency. At the same time, economic expansion raises concerns about inflationary pressures which may lead monetary authorities to increase interest rates. Thus better than expected GDP figures are generally bullish for the Euro, while negative readings are generally bearish.
Technically, Gross Domestic Product is calculated in the following way:
GDP = C + I + G + (EX - IM)
where
C = private consumption, I = private investment, G = government expenditure, EX = exports of goods and services, IM = imports of goods and services.
French GDP figures, officially called Quarterly National Accounts, are released quarterly. The headline figures are annualized percentage changes in real and nominal GDP.
القراءة | -0.3%; -0.2% |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: -0.3%; -0.2%
Forecast: -0.3%; -0.2%
Actual Reading: -0.3%; -0.2%
The Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of an overall production and consumption of goods and services. GDP serves as one of the primary measures of overall economic well-being. While GDP announcements generally conform to expectations, unanticipated changes in this metric can move markets.
Robust GDP growth signals a heightened level of economic activity and often a higher demand for the domestic currency. At the same time, economic expansion raises concerns about inflationary pressures which may lead monetary authorities to increase interest rates. Thus better than expected GDP figures are generally bullish for the Euro, while negative readings are generally bearish.
Technically, Gross Domestic Product is calculated in the following way:
GDP = C + I + G + (EX - IM)
where
C = private consumption, I = private investment, G = government expenditure, EX = exports of goods and services, IM = imports of goods and services.
French GDP figures, officially called Quarterly National Accounts, are released quarterly. The headline figures are annualized percentage changes in real and nominal GDP.
القراءة | -21.2bln |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: -18.5
Forecast: -21.3
Actual Reading: -21.2bln
The Current Account index measures the difference in value between exported and imported goods, services and interest payments during the reported month. The goods portion is the same as the monthly Trade Balance figure. Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports the data can have a sizable affect on the GBP.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.
hideالقراءة | -21.2bln |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: -18.5
Forecast: -21.3
Actual Reading: -21.2bln
The Current Account index measures the difference in value between exported and imported goods, services and interest payments during the reported month. The goods portion is the same as the monthly Trade Balance figure. Because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports the data can have a sizable affect on the GBP.
A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.
hideالقراءة | 1.4%; 2.8% |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: 1.5%; 3.7%
Forecast: 1.5%; 3.7%
Actual Reading: 1.4%; 2.8%
The change in capital expenditures made by private firms. Businesses only invest when they are optimistic about future economic growth and expect a profitable return on their investments. Because of this, increased capital expenditures usually reflect a higher level of consumer demand that induces companies to expand their productive capacity. Current Business Investment usually allow for higher GDP in the future. For these reasons Business Investment may lead economic growth.
The headline number is the percentage change in investment from the previous quarter.
hideالقراءة | 1.4%; 2.8% |
Period: 4 quarter
Previous Reading: 1.5%; 3.7%
Forecast: 1.5%; 3.7%
Actual Reading: 1.4%; 2.8%
The change in capital expenditures made by private firms. Businesses only invest when they are optimistic about future economic growth and expect a profitable return on their investments. Because of this, increased capital expenditures usually reflect a higher level of consumer demand that induces companies to expand their productive capacity. Current Business Investment usually allow for higher GDP in the future. For these reasons Business Investment may lead economic growth.
The headline number is the percentage change in investment from the previous quarter.
hideالقراءة | -1.9%; -2.7% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: -0.3%; -1.2%
Forecast: 0.4%; -0.8%
Actual Reading: -1.9%; -2.7%
Gauge for goods sold at retail outlets in the past month. Retail Sales is a leading indicator for the economy since private consumption makes up a large portion of German Gross Domestic Product. 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.
hideالقراءة | -1.9%; -2.7% |
Period: Feb
Previous Reading: -0.3%; -1.2%
Forecast: 0.4%; -0.8%
Actual Reading: -1.9%; -2.7%
Gauge for goods sold at retail outlets in the past month. Retail Sales is a leading indicator for the economy since private consumption makes up a large portion of German Gross Domestic Product. 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.
hideالقراءة | 101.5 |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 102.0
Forecast: 102.1
Actual Reading: 101.5
The Swiss KOF Economic Barometer is a leading indicator which measures overall economic activity and is an excellent indicator of the direction of the Swiss economy. The KOF Economic Barometer is one or two quarters ahead of the GDP growth rate of the previous year and thus enables an initial estimate to be made of how the Swiss economy will perform in the next or in the next two quarters.
The Barometer is ultimately adjusted to take account of seasonal fluctuations and random factors. The Barometer is published monthly.
hideالقراءة | 101.5 |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 102.0
Forecast: 102.1
Actual Reading: 101.5
The Swiss KOF Economic Barometer is a leading indicator which measures overall economic activity and is an excellent indicator of the direction of the Swiss economy. The KOF Economic Barometer is one or two quarters ahead of the GDP growth rate of the previous year and thus enables an initial estimate to be made of how the Swiss economy will perform in the next or in the next two quarters.
The Barometer is ultimately adjusted to take account of seasonal fluctuations and random factors. The Barometer is published monthly.
hideالقراءة | 5.9% |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 5.9%
Forecast: 5.9%
Actual Reading: 5.9%
The percentage of individuals in the labor force who are without a job but actively seeking one. A higher Unemployment Rate is generally a drain on the economy. Not only does it mean that resources are not being fully utilized, but it also results in lower consumer spending as there are fewer workers receiving paychecks.
Note: The unemployment rate generally moves slowly, so changes of only a few tenths of a percent are still considered significant. Also note that the unemployment rate does not account for discouraged workers. Therefore, in an economically depressed environment, such as that which occurred in Cold War era East Germany, the Unemployment Rate may not accurately reflect the extent of problems.
hideالقراءة | 5.9% |
Period: Mar
Previous Reading: 5.9%
Forecast: 5.9%
Actual Reading: 5.9%
The percentage of individuals in the labor force who are without a job but actively seeking one. A higher Unemployment Rate is generally a drain on the economy. Not only does it mean that resources are not being fully utilized, but it also results in lower consumer spending as there are fewer workers receiving paychecks.
Note: The unemployment rate generally moves slowly, so changes of only a few tenths of a percent are still considered significant. Also note that the unemployment rate does not account for discouraged workers. Therefore, in an economically depressed environment, such as that which occurred in Cold War era East Germany, the Unemployment Rate may not accurately reflect the extent of problems.
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Country of origin: US
Regulation: NFA, CFTC, and FSA
Payment options: bank transfer, debit card, Neteller, Skrill, and Union Pay
Minimum account size: $50
Minimum lot size: 0.01
Leverage: to 1:200
Spreads: from 0.5 pips
FXCM is an experienced financial services broker. The company was founded in 1999 and began to gain popularity rapidly. In 2002, the American broker set about promoting its services among European traders. FXCM has regional offices and branches practically in all of the world’s megacities such as Paris, London, Sydney, and Dubai.
Despite its successful history, the company is no longer popular. Nowadays, FXCM has poor ratings. For example, its official website does not have a Russian language version, while users from the CIS cannot be registered on the website.
The list of trading instruments is limited and gives users few trading options. The total number of assets are 55. They include 39 currency pairs, 12 types of a CFD, as well as precious metals and energy commodities.
Trading platforms
FXCM offers its clients trading on three different platforms. They are NinjaTrader, Trading Station, and MetaTrader 4, the world’s most popular platform.
Moreover, the company provides access to ZuluTrade, a social trading platform with the incorporated technology of copying deals. In order to work on ZuluTrade, a user needs to be registered and connected to this platform. All deals are managed directly on FXCM.
FXCM advantages and disadvantages
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Other information
The company provides customer support via telephone, email, and online chat. As a rule, managers answer all clients’ questions, though with a delay.
The analytical section is completely in English. It contains an economic calendar, a regularly updated news feed, and technical analysis.