FORWARD POINTS
The number of basis points added to or subtracted from the current spot rate to determine the forward rate. When points are added to the spot rate, there is a forward points premium; when points are subtracted from the spot rate, there is a points discount.
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| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | CBI retail sales volume balance | Apr | |
| 01:01 | BRC Shop Price Index | Apr | |
| 01:30 | Unemployment Rate | Mar | |
| 05:04 | BoJ MPC Interest Rate Announcement | Apr | |
| 05:04 | Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes | ||
| 05:04 | BOJ Outlook Report | ||
| 07:00 | BOJ Core CPI | Mar | |
| 08:30 | Bank of Japan Press Conference | ||
| 09:00 | Unemployment Rate | 1 quarter |
