Asian indicators

Asia and the entire Asia Pacific Rim have become an important region to watch economically. The region covers, not only the world’s second largest economy (China), but also a number of economically developing countries.
Asia and the Pacific Rim have become zones of interest to investors in the Forex, Equity and Commodities markets. Here is a list of indicators of note in the region for potential CFD online trading.
China
NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in China. | Quarterly and annual |
Industrial Production | Reflects the output of a country’s factories and indicates whether production is increasing or contracting. | |
Retail Sales | Indicates whether or not consumers are buying big ticket products like cars or refrigerators. | Monthly |
Business Confidence | The level of optimism amongst businesses regarding the economy. | Monthly |
Balance of Trade | Establishes whether China has a trade deficit or surplus. | Quarterly |
Japan
NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
Consumer Confidence | The level of optimism amongst Japanese consumers regarding the health of the economy. | Monthly |
GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in Japan. | Monthly and Quarterly |
Inflation | Establishes the level of Japan’s Inflation rate monthly, quarterly and yearly. | Quarterly |
Australia
NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
Business Confidence | The level of optimism amongst businesses regarding the economy. | Monthly |
GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in Australia. | Around the 10th of the month |
Imports | Indicates the value of foreign-manufactured products purchased by Australian residents, businesses and the government. | Monthly |
Rate Decision | The interest rate at which banks borrow money from a country’s central bank, as determined by the Reserve bank of Australia as part of its monetary policy. | First Tuesday of every month |
Unemployment | The level of unemployment in Australia’s workforce | Around the 12th of the month |