Latest currency news – data out this week

This week we have a huge amount of important data releases likely to affect currency rates. If you are sending money abroad in the short or medium term, this week could be particularly volatile so get in touch with us at Currency Index to ensure we can make you aware of any opportunities to buy at preferential rates.

Monday 28th
1000 – Eurozone CPI inflation (Jan)
1330 – Canadian GDP & current account (Q4)

Tuesday 1st
0030 – Australian current account (Q4) & retail sales (Jan)
0330 – Australian interest rate decision
0645 – Swiss GDP (Q4)
0700 – UK Nationwide house price index
0855 – German unemployment rate (Feb)
0930 – UK money supply, individual lending, mortgage approvals & manufacturing inflation
1000 – Eurozone unemployment rate (Jan)
1400 – Canadian interest rate decision
1500 – Speech: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

Wednesday 2nd
0300 – Australian GDP (Q4)
0500 – UK Halifax house price survey (Feb)

Thursday 3rd
0030 – Australian trade balance (Jan)
0815 – Swiss retail sales (Jan)
1000 – Eurozone GDP (Q4) & retail sales (Jan)
1245 – Eurozone interest rate decision

Friday 4th
1330 – US non-farm payrolls & unemployment rate (Feb)