Currency news out this week 31 Oct 2011

This week’s economic data due out is as below; the main news for sterling is likely to be tomorrow’s first reading of GDP in the third quarter. We also have the G20 meeting taking place on Thursday and Friday. Check back for the latest news or contact us at Currency Index for a chat and quote on your own currency transfer.

Monday 31st
0930 – UK consumer credit, mortgage approvals & lending
1000 – Eurozone unemployment & inflation (CPI)
1230 – Canadian GDP

Tuesday 1st
0330 – Australian interest rate decision
0815 – Swiss retail sales
0930 – UK GDP
1400 – US manufacturing & construction

Wednesday 2nd
0855 – German unemployment rate
1630 – US interest rate decision & Federal Reserve minutes
1815 – Federal Reserve press conference
2145 – New Zealand unemployment rate

Thursday 3rd
0030 – Australian retail sales
0930 – UK services PMI
1245 – Eurozone interest rate decision
1400 – US factory orders

Friday 4th
1000 – German factory orders
1100 – Canadian unemployment rate
1230 – US non-farm payrolls & unemployment rate