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Thursday 5 November 2026
JPY BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting MinutesMonetary Policy Meeting Minutes
- What it is
- A summary of the discussions at the Bank of Japan's previous monetary policy meeting, published some time after the meeting. It shows what board members said about the economy, inflation and interest rates.
- Why it matters
- Traders read it for clues about when the BoJ might change policy or interest rates. Its importance is usually moderate, and it can matter more when markets are focused on a possible policy shift.
- Usual market reaction
- There is no single number to compare, so traders look at whether the tone is more hawkish (leaning towards higher rates or less stimulus) or more dovish than expected. A hawkish tone often supports the yen, while a cautious tone with ongoing easy policy tends to weigh on it. Because the meeting has already happened, the reaction is often smaller than on the decision day.
AUD Australia Goods Trade BalanceGoods Trade Balance Forecast 0.94BPrevious 0.50B
Forecast0.94BPrevious0.50B
- What it is
- The difference between the value of Australia's goods exports and imports, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A positive number is a surplus and a negative number is a deficit.
- Why it matters
- Australia mainly exports resources such as iron ore and coal, so this figure reflects demand for its goods and the health of its economy. Its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A larger-than-expected surplus (or smaller deficit) tends to support the Australian dollar, as more demand for the currency is needed to pay for exports, while a weaker result often weighs on it. The impact is usually limited unless the figure differs a lot from expectations.
JPY Japan 10-Year Bond Auction10-y Bond Auction Previous 3.10|3.8
Previous3.10|3.8
- What it is
- This is an auction in which Japan's Ministry of Finance sells 10-year government bonds to investors and financial institutions to raise funds for the government.
- Why it matters
- The result shows how strong demand is for Japanese government debt and where bond yields may be heading, which traders watch regularly. Its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets often look at the bid-to-cover ratio and the average yield compared with the previous auction and expectations. Strong demand and higher yields tend to support the yen, while weak demand often pressures bond prices and can cause short-lived volatility. The usual link to gold or stock indices is not very clear-cut.
AUD RBA Deputy Governor Hauser SpeaksRBA Deputy Gov Hauser Speaks
- What it is
- This is a public speech or set of remarks by the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), one of the central bank's senior officials.
- Why it matters
- Traders listen for clues about the central bank's view on the economy, inflation and the likely path of interest rates. Its importance usually depends on the content and tone of the remarks.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets judge whether the comments sound hawkish (hinting at higher or longer-held rates) or dovish (hinting at rate cuts) compared with expectations. Hawkish remarks tend to support the Australian dollar, while dovish ones often weigh on it. If nothing new is said, the reaction is often small.
CHF Swiss Unemployment RateUnemployment Rate Forecast 3.1%Previous 3.1%
Forecast3.1%Previous3.1%
- What it is
- This shows the share of the Swiss labour force that is out of work. It is published monthly by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
- Why it matters
- Traders use it to gauge the health of the Swiss labour market and economy, which can influence the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) view on interest rates. It is usually of medium importance.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast unemployment rate is often read as a weaker economy and tends to weigh on the Swiss franc (CHF), while a lower-than-forecast figure usually supports it. The reaction is often modest compared with inflation data or central bank meetings.
CHF SNB Chairman Schlegel Speaks
- What it is
- This is a public speech or set of remarks by Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), which is Switzerland's central bank.
- Why it matters
- A central bank chief's comments can offer clues about interest rates, monetary policy and the central bank's view of the Swiss franc. Traders follow it, and its importance usually depends on what is said.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for hints about rate changes, views on inflation or possible action on the currency. If the tone is firmer than the market expects, the Swiss franc often strengthens, while a softer tone than expected tends to weigh on it. Gold sometimes draws attention when the franc moves sharply, as both are often seen as safe-haven assets.
CAD BOC Governor Macklem SpeaksBOC Gov Macklem Speaks
- What it is
- Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (BOC), gives a speech or public remarks about the Canadian economy and monetary policy.
- Why it matters
- As the person with the most influence over Canada's interest-rate direction, the Governor's words are closely watched. Importance depends on the content but is usually moderate to high.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for hints about whether rates may be raised, held or cut, and for views on inflation and growth. A hawkish tone tends to support the Canadian dollar (CAD), while a dovish tone often weighs on it. Markets compare the remarks with what was already expected, and prices can be volatile during the speech or Q&A.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.