SKIRT LENGTH THEORY
Skirt length theory is also known as the ‘Hemline Theory’. It is the belief that the length of skirts can predict the direction of the market. The theory is that if there are more short skirts worn, it means there is general consumer confidence thus the markets are going up. Likewise, long skirts mean that there is fear and a general sense of gloom, thus the market is going to go down.
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| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
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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 |


