PRESENT SITUATION INDEX
A subindex that measures overall consumer sentiments toward the present economic situation and is used to derive (about 40% of) the Consumer Confidence Index, a widely used economic indicator. The sub-index is compiled from data gathered from a survey of 5,000 households on questions regarding current business and employment conditions. Also known as "Current Situation Index".
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Franchise Factor
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Option Pool
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ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Prelim Machine Tool Orders | Mar | |
| 10:00 | New Yuan Loans | Mar | |
| 11:00 | Retail Sales | Feb | |
| 13:00 | MPC Member Andy Haldane Speaks | ||
| 15:00 | MPC Member Silvana Tenreyro Speaks | ||
| 16:30 | Overview of business prospects, according to the Bank of Canada | 1 quarter | |
| 16:30 | Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision | 1 quarter | |
| 19:00 | FOMC Member Eric Rosengren Speaks | ||
| 19:01 | 10-y Bond Auction | Apr |
