Dividend Calendar

Tertiary Industry Activity Index m/m

The tertiary index measures spending in the services sector, covering areas like insurance, real estate and retail trade.

ZEW Current Situation

The ZEW (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) Current Situation Indicator focuses on the results of the survey that relate to the current health of the German economy.

ZEW Economic Sentiment

The ZEW (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) Indicator of Economic Sentiment is ascertained monthly.

ZEW Economic Sentiment

The ZEW (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) Indicator of Economic Sentiment is ascertained monthly.

Housing Starts

The start of construction is defined in terms of the construction work as a whole and not particular housing units within it.

Retail Sales m/m

Sales include merchandise sold (for cash or credit at retail or wholesale) by establishments primarily engaged in retail trade.

Retail Sales less Autos m/m

They represent change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles.

Core Consumer Price Index m/m

The measure of core consumer price index (CPI) excludes from the all-items CPI the effect of changes in indirect taxes and eight of the most volatile components identified by the Bank of Canada: fruit, fruit preparations and nuts; vegetables and vegetable preparations; mortgage interest cost; natural gas; fuel oil and other fuels; gasoline; inter-city transportation; and tobacco products and smokers' supplies.

Core Consumer Price Index y/y

The measure of core consumer price index (CPI) excludes from the all-items CPI the effect of changes in indirect taxes and eight of the most volatile components identified by the Bank of Canada: fruit, fruit preparations and nuts; vegetables and vegetable preparations; mortgage interest cost; natural gas; fuel oil and other fuels; gasoline; inter-city transportation; and tobacco products and smokers' supplies.

Consumer Price Index y/y

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an indicator of changes in consumer prices experienced by Canadians.

Consumer Price Index m/m

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an indicator of changes in consumer prices experienced by Canadians.

Redbook Retail Sales

The LJR Redbook survey tracks 15 retail stores every week to determine the changes in sales.

Capacity Utilization

The Federal Reserve Board constructs estimates of capacity and capacity utilization for industries in manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities.

Industrial Production m/m

The industrial production (IP) index measures the real output of the manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities industries.

Business Inventories m/m

Index represents the change in the total value of goods held in inventory by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.

NAHB Housing Market Index

The Housing Market Index (HMI) is based on a monthly survey of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months.

MI Leading Index

A composite index used to forecast short to mid-term growth in the Australian economy.

Westpac NZ Consumer Confidence

The Westpac McDermott Miller survey of consumer confidence is made up of several component questions.

Core Consumer Price Index m/m

Core CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food, energy, alcohol, and tobacco items.

Core Consumer Price Index y/y

Core CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the volatile food, energy, alcohol, and tobacco items.

Core Output Producer Price Index y/y

The output price index measures change in the prices of goods produced by UK manufacturers (these are often called 'factory gate prices').

Core Output Producer Price Index m/m

The output price index measures change in the prices of goods produced by UK manufacturers (these are often called 'factory gate prices').

Consumer Price Index y/y

The CPI is the main UK measure of inflation for macroeconomic purposes and forms the basis for the Government's inflation target.

Consumer Price Index m/m

The CPI is the main UK measure of inflation for macroeconomic purposes and forms the basis for the Government's inflation target.

Output Producer Price Index m/m

Producer Price Index is a monthly survey that measures the price changes of goods bought and sold by UK manufacturers.

Output Producer Price Index y/y

Producer Price Index is a monthly survey that measures the price changes of goods bought and sold by UK manufacturers.

Retail Prices Index y/y

The Retail Prices Index (RPI) is the most familiar general purpose domestic measure of inflation in the United Kingdom.

Retail Prices Index m/m

The Retail Prices Index (RPI) is the most familiar general purpose domestic measure of inflation in the United Kingdom.

Unemployment Rate

Up to and including March 2005, data refers to all persons of working age who during the reference week were not employed, but were willing and able to work and had looked for work (or would have looked for work if they had not been temporarily prevented from doing so) during the last four weeks.

HBOS House Prices y/y

Halifax is the UK's largest mortgage lender and conducts a wide range of housing research including the long standing Halifax House Price Index.

Construction Output m/m

The Construction Production Index is a business cycle indicator showing the output and activity of construction.

Final Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices y/y

Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices (HICPs) are designed for international comparisons of consumer price inflation.

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices m/m

Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices (HICPs) are designed for international comparisons of consumer price inflation.

Final Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices y/y

Harmonised Indices of Consumer Prices (HICPs) are designed for international comparisons of consumer price inflation.

Building Permits

Statistics on housing units authorized by building permits include housing units issued in local permit-issuing jurisdictions by a building or zoning permit.

Housing Starts

The start of construction is when excavation begins for the footings or foundation of a building.

Crude Oil Inventories

The Weekly Petroleum Status Report (WPSR) provides timely information on supply and prices of crude oil and principal petroleum products in the context of historical data and forecasts.

FOMC Monetary Policy Statement

Interest Rate Decision

The term 'monetary policy' refers to the actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit to help promote national economic goals.

FOMC press conference

The press conference includes the reading of a preliminarily prepared statement, followed by press questions, the latter often creating heavy market volatility.

Total Net Treasury International Capital (TIC) Flows

The Treasury International Capital (TIC) reporting system is the U.