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What is it? This is the nation's earliest economic data. The market impact fluctuates from week to week - there tends to be more focus on the release when traders need to diagnose recent developments, or when the reading is at extremes.

  When? at 8:30am Eastern Time

Trading Tips? If the actual number is higher than the forecast, you can expect the USD to rise.

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What is it? Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate.

 When? at 8:30am Eastern Time

Trading Tips? If the actual number is higher than the forecast, you can expect the USD to rise

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What is it? Eurogroup meetings are usually held in Brussels and attended by the Eurogroup President, Finance Ministers from euro area member states, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, and the President of the European Central Bank. They discuss a range of financial issues, such as euro support mechanisms and government finances. The meetings are closed to the press but officials usually talk with reporters throughout the day, and a formal statement covering meeting objectives may be released after the meetings have concluded.

 When? All Day 

Trading Tips? This announcement can greatly affect the EUR so make sure to follow it!

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 What is it? Loans will be made at the Eurozone refinancing interest rate, maturing in Sep 2018. The value of the loans will be determined by demand from commercial banks. Source began this temporary program in Sep 2014 and changed the interest rate charged as of Feb 2015. It provides liquidity to banks which usually leads to lower long-term interest rates and stimulates growth

 When? at 5:30am Eastern Time

Trading Tips? This announcement can greatly affect the EUR so make sure to follow it!

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What is it? Source changed series calculation formula as of Feb 2010. It's the primary gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity. Also Called Sales Volume, All Retailers sales.

 When? at 4:30am Eastern Time

Trading Tips? If the actual number is higher than the forecast, you can expect the GBP to rise.

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What is it? The conference is held when rates are announced in June and December. It's about an hour long and has 2 parts - first the prepared statements are read, then the conference is open to press questions. The questions often lead to unscripted answers that create market volatility. It's among the primary tools the SNB Governing Board uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy and the economic outlook.

When? at 3:30am Eastern Time

Trading Tips? If the announcement will hint towards higher interest rates, you can expect the CHF to rise.

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