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 Event Previous Forecast Actual
Apr, 25 18:00
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 Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
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Date: Apr, 25 18:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 585
Forecast: -
Actual: 587
Period: Apr
The Baker Hughes rig count is an important business barometer for the oil drilling industry. When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry. The active rig count acts as a leading indicator of demand for oil products.
 585 - 587
Apr, 25 15:00
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 UoM Inflation Expectations
UoM Inflation Expectations
Country:
Date: Apr, 25 15:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 6.7%; 4.4%
Forecast: 6.7%; 4.4%
Actual: 6.5%; 4.4%
Period: Apr
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
 6.7%; 4.4% 6.7%; 4.4% 6.5%; 4.4%
Apr, 25 13:30
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 Retail Sales
Retail Sales
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Date: Apr, 25 13:30
Importance: Medium
Previous: -0.6%; 0.2%
Forecast: -0.4%; -0.1%
Actual: -0.4%; 0.5%
Period: Feb

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.

 -0.6%; 0.2% -0.4%; -0.1% -0.4%; 0.5%
Apr, 25 11:30
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 Key bank rate
Key bank rate
Country:
Date: Apr, 25 11:30
Importance: High
Previous: 21%
Forecast: 21%
Actual: 21%
Period: Apr
The Bank Rossii decision on short term interest rate. The decision on where to set interest rates depends mostly on growth outlook and inflation. The primary objective of the central bank is to achieve price stability. High interest rates attract foreigners looking for the best "risk-free" return on their money, which can dramatically increases demand for the nation's currency. A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the RUB, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the RUB.
 21% 21% 21%
Apr, 25 07:00
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 Retail Sales Ex Auto Fuel
Retail Sales Ex Auto Fuel
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Date: Apr, 25 07:00
Importance: Medium
Previous: 0.7%; 1.8%
Forecast: -0.3%; 2.3%
Actual: 0.5%; 3.3%
Period: Mar

A monthly measurement of all goods sold by retailers based on a sampling of retail stores of different types and sizes. The retail sales index is often taken as an indicator of consumer confidence.

 0.7%; 1.8% -0.3%; 2.3% 0.5%; 3.3%