Reading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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
Reading | 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
Reading | -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.
Reading | -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.
Reading | -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.
hideReading | -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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | -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.
hideReading | -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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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.
hideReading | 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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Leverage: 1:4 - 1:100
Regulation: SEC, NASD, NYSE, SFA, and other international agencies
Minimum account size: $10,000
Minimum lot size: 0.25 lot
Payment options: bank transfer
Spreads: 1.3 pips on EUR/USD
On-line since: 1977
Interactive Brokers is a financial services market giant. It has been successfully operating in the industry for over 40 years. The company was founded by Сhairman Thomas Peterffy. Interactive Brokers provides its services for institutional and professional traders. Around 1 million deals are made on a day-to-day basis. There is a tremendous list of instruments at clients' disposal, such as stocks, bonds, options, futures, currency pairs, and CFD.
IB’s headquarters is located in the US. The company’s full address is listed on the main website. It has branches in European and Asian countries.
Trading platforms
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Trading conditions
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Registration
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Customer service
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