In the realm of economic data, today’s schedule is packed with several medium to high-impact indicators that market analysts and investors are keenly observing.
Starting off, we have the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) releasing its Inflation Expectations on a quarterly basis. This metric is crucial as it influences the RBNZ’s interest rate decisions, which in turn affect the NZD currency valuation.
Moving over to the United Kingdom, a suite of employment-related data has been released. The Employment Change figures for December provide insights into the labor market’s health, highlighting the changes in the number of people employed. Complementing this, the ILO Unemployment Rate for the same month offers a percentage-based overview of the workforce’s unemployed segment.
Furthermore, the Average Earnings, including and excluding bonuses for December, are also out. These figures are significant as they reflect changes in the pay of employees over time, which can signal consumer spending power and inflationary pressures.
For those keeping an eye on claims, the Claimant Count Change and Claimant Count Rate for January are published. These numbers indicate the short-term changes in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits, providing a snapshot of employment trends.
Shifting to Switzerland, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January is available, with both the year-over-year and month-over-month figures. The CPI is a primary gauge of inflation, representing changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services.
In the Eurozone, the ZEW Survey results for Economic Sentiment in February are expected. This survey is a sentiment indicator, gauging the mood of institutional investors and analysts, which can presage economic developments.
Last but not least, in the United States, the Consumer Price Index figures, which are a cornerstone of inflation measurement, are released. They include the standard CPI data and the core figures, which exclude the volatile food and energy sectors, for January. These indices are closely watched as they can influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.
Each of these data releases has the potential to sway markets and shape economic policy, making them of particular interest to stakeholders in the respective economies. As always, it’s recommended to observe how these indicators interplay with the broader economic landscape and geopolitical events.
Times are UTC
| TUESDAY, FEB 13 | ||||||||||
| 02:00 | NZD | RBNZ Inflation Expectations (QoQ) (Q1) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | Employment Change (Dec) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) (Dec) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | Average Earnings Including Bonus (3Mo/Yr) (Dec) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | Average Earnings Excluding Bonus (3Mo/Yr) (Dec) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | Claimant Count Change (Jan) | ||||||||
| 07:00 | GBP | Claimant Count Rate (Jan) | ||||||||
| 07:30 | CHF | Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Jan) | ||||||||
| 07:30 | CHF | Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Jan) | ||||||||
| 10:00 | EUR | ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment (Feb) | ||||||||
| 10:00 | EUR | ZEW Survey – Current Situation (Feb) | ||||||||
| 10:00 | EUR | ZEW Survey – Economic Sentiment (Feb) | ||||||||
| 13:30 | USD | Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Jan) | ||||||||
| 13:30 | USD | Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (MoM) (Jan) | ||||||||
| 13:30 | USD | Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) (Jan) | ||||||||
| 13:30 | USD | Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Jan) | ||||||||



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