Economic Calendar

Time Country Period Event Sense Forecast Previous
February 17, 2020
February 18, 2020
February 19, 2020
16:30 CAD calender forex January CPI m/m 0.3% 0.2% 0.0%
Name:

CPI m/m

  • Better if:

    Sense > Forecast

  • Source:

    Statistics Canada

February 20, 2020
February 21, 2020
16:30 CAD calender forex December Core Retail Sales 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Name:

Core Retail Sales m/m

Essence:

Core Retail Sales measures the change in the total value of sales at retail outlets, excluding automobiles. Automobile sales are substantial part of Retail Sales, but due to high volatility they tend to distort the true picture. Core Retail Sales is considered to be a better gauge of of consumption and consumer confidence.

Why imprtant:

It is an important indicator of consumer spending and consumer confidence. Thought to be used to forecast near-term economic developments. 

  • Better if:

    Sense > Forecast

  • Periodicity:

    Monthly, approximately 50 days after the reporting month ends.

  • Source:

    Statistics Canada

February 22, 2020
February 23, 2020

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