Economic Calendar

Time Country Period Event Sense Forecast Previous
July 19, 2024
01:30 CAD calender forex May Core Retail Sales -1.3% -0.5% 1.7%
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

01:30 CAD calender forex June Retail Sales m/m -0.8% -0.5% 0.6%
Name:

Retail Sales m/m

  • Better if:

    Sense > Forecast

  • Source:

    Statistics Canada

07:00 GBP calender forex June Retail Sales m/m -1.2% -0.6% 2.9%
Name:

Retail Sales m/m

  • Better if:

    Sense > Forecast

  • Source:

    Office for National Statistics