ADJUSTABLE PEG
A policy in exchange rate which is adopted by some countries in which the national currency is largely fixed or pegged to a major currency such as euro or U.S. dollar, but is still subject for readjustment from time to time within a constricted interval. The intention of periodical adjustments are usually towards the improvement of the competitive position of a country in the export market.
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| 06:30 | Tertiary Industry Index | Apr | |
| 08:00 | Wholesale Price Index | May | |
| 08:30 | Producer & Import Prices | May | |
| 09:00 | SECO Consumer Confidence | May | |
| 10:00 | Trade Balance | Apr | |
| 11:00 | Current Account (sa) | Apr | |
| 11:00 | Industrial Production | Apr | |
| 14:15 | Housing Starts | May | |
| 14:30 | NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index | Jun |
