Event	Date	Time	Currency	Impact	Forecast	Previous
German ifo Business Climate	Mon Dec 18	2:00pm	EUR	Medium	87.6	87.3
Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes	Tue Dec 19	5:30am	AUD	High
Monetary Policy Statement	Tue Dec 19	Tentative	JPY	High
BOJ Policy Rate	Tue Dec 19	Tentative	JPY	Medium	-0.10%	-0.10%
BOJ Press Conference	Tue Dec 19	Tentative	JPY	High
CPI m/m	Tue Dec 19	6:30pm	CAD	High	-0.2%	0.1%
Median CPI y/y	Tue Dec 19	6:30pm	CAD	High	3.3%	3.6%
Trimmed CPI y/y	Tue Dec 19	6:30pm	CAD	High	3.3%	3.5%
Common CPI y/y	Tue Dec 19	6:30pm	CAD	Medium	4.0%	4.2%
Building permits	Tue Dec 19	6:30pm	USD	Medium	1.46M	1.49M
RBNZ Gov Orr Speaks	Wed Dec 20	12:00am	NZD	Medium
1-y Loan Prime Rate	Wed Dec 20	6:15am	CNY	Medium	3.45%	3.45%
5-y Loan Prime Rate	Wed Dec 20	6:15am	CNY	Medium	4.20%	4.20%
CPI y/y	Wed Dec 20	12:00pm	GBP	High	4.3%	4.6%
CB Consumer Confidence	Wed Dec 20	8:00pm	USD	High	104.1	102.0
Existing Home Sales	Wed Dec 20	8:00pm	USD	Medium	3.77M	3.79M
Core Retail Sales m/m	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	CAD	Medium	0.6%	0.2%
Retail Sales m/m	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	CAD	Medium	0.7%	0.6%
Final GDP q/q	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	USD	High	5.2%	5.2%
Unemployment Claims	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	USD	High	215K	202K
Final GDP Price Index q/q	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	USD	Medium	3.6%	3.6%
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index	Thu Dec 21	6:30pm	USD	Medium	-3.2	-5.9
Retail Sales m/m	Fri Dec 22	12:00pm	GBP	High	0.5%	-0.3%
GDP m/m	Fri Dec 22	6:30pm	CAD	High	0.2%	0.1%
Core PCE Price Index m/m	Fri Dec 22	6:30pm	USD	High	0.2%	0.2%
Core Durable Goods Orders m/m	Fri Dec 22	6:30pm	USD	Medium	0.1%	0.0%
Durable Goods Orders m/m	Fri Dec 22	6:30pm	USD	Medium	2.7%	-5.4%
Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment	Fri Dec 22	8:00pm	USD	High	69.5	69.4
New Home Sales	Fri Dec 22	8:00pm	USD	Medium	687K	679K

This table is in EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Navigating Forex News Events: Dec 17 – Dec 23

As we approach the final trading weeks of the year, staying abreast of key Forex news events is crucial for informed decision-making. This week, from December 17 to December 23, promises significant market movements. Before we dive into the events, remember that the right tools and strategies can enhance your trading experience. Check out the promotions at 4xPip for cutting-edge tools and expert advisors to elevate your trading game.

1. German ifo Business Climate (Dec 18, 2:00 pm EST) – EUR:

Kicking off the week, the German ifo Business Climate report is expected to have a medium impact on the Euro. Keep an eye on the forecasted 87.6, compared to the previous 87.3.

2. Monetary Policy Meetings and Statements (Dec 19, Various Times) – AUD & JPY:

Tuesday brings high-impact events with the Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes for AUD and the BOJ Policy Rate and Press Conference for JPY. The outcomes of these meetings can significantly influence their respective currencies.

3. Canadian CPI Data (Dec 19, 6:30 pm EST) – CAD:

Canada releases crucial Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Furthermore, watch for the month-on-month CPI, Median CPI year-on-year, Trimmed CPI year-on-year, and Common CPI year-on-year figures, all carrying high impact.

4. RBNZ Gov Orr Speaks (Dec 20, 12:00 am EST) – NZD:

Midweek, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Orr speaks, potentially impacting the NZD. Also, stay alert for any insights that might influence the Kiwi currency.

5. UK CPI and US Consumer Confidence (Dec 20, Various Times) – GBP & USD:

Wednesday brings the UK CPI year-on-year and the U.S. Consumer Confidence figures. Moreover, both events are high-impact, with traders watching closely for potential market shifts.

6. Final GDP and Unemployment Claims (Dec 21, 6:30 pm EST) – USD:

As the week progresses, Thursday features high-impact events for the USD, including the Final GDP quarter-on-quarter and the Unemployment Claims figures. These releases can have a profound impact on the U.S. dollar and broader markets.

Summary

In summary, this week’s Forex landscape is marked by pivotal events across major currencies. Also, traders should remain vigilant and consider the potential impacts of economic indicators and central bank communications. Lastly, for the latest trading tools and expert advisors, explore the promotions at 4xPip.