mask A Light Economic Calendar Leaves the Markets in the Hands of COVID-19

06/ 04/ 2020

A Light Economic Calendar Leaves the Markets in the Hands of COVID-19

Daily Update - 6th April 2020

Today’s Market

  • EUR Germany Factory Orders
  • JPY Japan Overall Household Spending

Today’s Focus

Factory orders released by the Deutsche Bundesbank is an indicator that includes shipments, inventories, and new and unfilled orders. An increase in the factory order total may indicate an expansion in the German economy and could be an inflationary factor.

Overall Household Spending released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is an indicator that measures the total expenditure by households. The level of spending can be used as an indicator of consumer optimism. It is also considered as a measure of economic growth.