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Friday 6 November 2026Today
JPY Japan Average Cash Earnings y/yAverage Cash Earnings y/y Forecast 3.8%Previous 3.8%
Forecast3.8%Previous3.8%
- What it is
- This measures the change in average total pay for workers in Japan, including bonuses and overtime, compared with a year earlier. It is published by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
- Why it matters
- The Bank of Japan (BoJ) watches wages because sustained pay growth supports inflation and can influence interest rate decisions. The release is usually of medium to high importance for JPY pairs.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the yen, as markets may see a greater chance of a BoJ rate hike, while a lower one usually weighs on it. The reaction can vary depending on what else is going on in the market.
CHF Swiss Foreign Currency ReservesForeign Currency Reserves Previous 770B
Previous770B
- What it is
- A monthly figure published by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) showing the value of foreign currency assets it holds.
- Why it matters
- Traders watch it for clues on whether the SNB may be intervening in the currency market to limit the Swiss franc's strength. It usually has a fairly small market impact.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets tend to compare the actual figure with the forecast. Reserves higher than forecast may suggest the SNB bought more foreign currency to hold back the franc, which can slightly weigh on CHF, while a lower figure may be read the opposite way. However, the number is also affected by changes in asset values, so the signal is often unclear.
CHF SECO Consumer Climate Forecast -35Previous -36
Forecast-35Previous-36
- What it is
- A quarterly survey by Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) asking households about the economy, their own finances and job security.
- Why it matters
- Consumer confidence gives a clue about whether people may spend more or less, which affects economic growth. It is usually seen as a low-to-medium importance release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets tend to compare the actual reading with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading, showing more optimism, usually supports CHF slightly, while a lower one tends to weigh on the franc. The reaction is often modest.
CHF SNB Governing Board Member Tschudin SpeaksGov Board Member Tschudin Speaks
- What it is
- A speech or interview by Petra Tschudin, a member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
- Why it matters
- Comments from policymakers can hint at the direction of interest rates and the central bank's view on the Swiss franc. The importance is usually low to medium unless she signals something different from market expectations.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for remarks on inflation, interest rates or the strength of the franc. Prices tend to react to her tone compared with what the market already expects. If she sounds more hawkish than expected, CHF often gains support, while a more dovish tone may weigh on it. Often there is nothing new and the reaction can be small.
JPY BOJ Governor Ueda SpeaksBOJ Gov Ueda Speaks
- What it is
- Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), gives a speech or public remarks about the economy and monetary policy.
- Why it matters
- The governor guides Japan's interest rate policy, so traders watch his words closely. It is usually seen as a high-importance event.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders usually listen for hints about whether the BOJ may raise interest rates or keep policy loose. If the tone is more hawkish than the market expects, the yen (JPY) often strengthens; if it is more dovish than expected, the yen tends to weaken. Prices can move sharply while he is speaking.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.