Date
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 Event Previous Forecast Actual
Dec, 19 15:00
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 UoM Inflation Expectations
UoM Inflation Expectations
Country:
Date: Dec, 19 15:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 4.1%; 3.2%
Forecast: 4.1%; 3.2%
Actual: -
Period: Dec
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).
 4.1%; 3.2% 4.1%; 3.2% -
Dec, 19 15:00
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 Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence
Country:
Date: Dec, 19 15:00
Importance: Low
Previous: -14.2
Forecast: -14.0
Actual: -
Period: Dec

Consumer confidence is a measure of popular sentiment concerning the Eurozone economy. The figure is derived from a survey that asks thousands of consumers about personal expenditure patterns and inflationary expectations. In general, rising consumer confidence precedes increased consumer spending, which drives both economic growth and inflation. Even though t he Italian economy is heavily driven by its export sector, domestic consumer confidence is an important gauge of overall economic activity and future inflationary pressures.

A headline figure above 50 shows positive consumer sentiment, while a number below 50 shows negative consumer sentiment; the greater the distance, the stronger the sentiment.

 -14.2 -14.0 -
Dec, 19 18:00
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 Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
Country:
Date: Dec, 19 18:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 548
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: Dec
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.
 548 - -