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 |
