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Event Previous Forecast Actual
Oct, 15 19:00
Beige Book
Beige Book
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Date: Oct, 15 19:00
Importance: Low
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -

Report on current economic conditions in each of the 12 Federal Reserve districts covering the entire US. Regional Banks in the Federal Reserve System gather anecdotal information based on surveys of executives, economist and market participants. The Beige Book summarizes this data into a relatively short document, giving a picture of economic trends and challenges faced by different parts of the nation.

In addition to providing useful information on the economy, the report is also a window into how FOMC members may vote at the next interest rate policy meeting. Because each report is based on anecdotal information as much as statistics, it is subjective and may reflect opinions of district governors. As the only comprehensive report made available to the public, the Beige Book provides a rare opportunity for markets to better understand the Federal Reserve and its views on the economy.

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Oct, 15 22:45
Food Price
Food Price
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Date: Oct, 15 22:45
Importance: Low
Previous: 0.3%
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: Sep

Measures the price change of food and food services purchased by households. Higher food prices can result in economic slowdown because less disposable income will be used for non-food expenditures. Higher food prices can also result in inflation and signal future monetary action.

Higher domestic food prices may also suggest higher food prices internationally. New Zealand 's economy is largely based on producing and exporting agricultural goods and food products. Therefore, the Food Price Index can reflect demand for New Zealand products and for the New Zealand dollar. A higher reading may suggest a strengthening of the Dollar as foreigners pay relatively more for New Zealand 's exports.

The headline number is the percentage change in the index from the previous month.

0.3% - -
Oct, 15 22:50
RBA Assistant Governor Christopher Kent Speaks
RBA Assistant Governor Christopher Kent Speaks
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Date: Oct, 15 22:50
Importance: Low
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -
Christopher Kent is Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor since February 2012. He is responsible for the Bank’s Economic Analysis and Economic Research Departments. He is also Chief Economic Adviser to the RBA Governor. His comments may cast light on the regulator’s position and the Australian dollar exchange rate.
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Oct, 16 00:50
Core Machinery Orders
Core Machinery Orders
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Date: Oct, 16 00:50
Importance: Low
Previous: -4.6%; 4.9%
Forecast: 0.5%
Actual: -
Period: Aug

Japan machinery orders received from the private sector excluding volatile orders.

-4.6%; 4.9% 0.5% -
Oct, 16 01:30
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Employment Change
Employment Change
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Date: Oct, 16 01:30
Importance: High
Previous: -5.4K
Forecast: 20.0K
Actual: -
Period: Sep

Tracks the number of the employed in Australia . The figure appears in the monthly Labour Force Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. A surge in new employment suggests higher spending potential and budding inflation pressures, which the RBA often counters with rate increases.

The headline figure is the annualized percentage change in employed workers.

-5.4K 20.0K -