Economic calendar
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Wednesday 4 November 2026Today
JPY Monetary Base (YoY) – JapanMonetary Base y/y Forecast -14.0%Previous -15.2%
- What it is
- Data from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) showing the yearly change in the monetary base, which is the cash in circulation plus the deposits financial institutions hold at the BoJ.
- Why it matters
- It gives a sense of how much liquidity the BoJ is supplying and the direction of its policy, but its importance for markets is usually low.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets compare the actual figure with the forecast. Faster-than-expected growth may suggest looser policy and tends to weigh slightly on the JPY, while a lower-than-expected or negative figure may suggest less stimulus and often supports the JPY. The reaction is usually mild compared with BoJ meetings or speeches.
CAD Canada Trade BalanceTrade Balance Forecast 4.8BPrevious 4.2B
- What it is
- The difference between the value of Canada's exports and imports of goods and services, published by Statistics Canada.
- Why it matters
- Canada relies heavily on exports, especially oil and commodities sold to the US, so this figure reflects demand for Canadian goods. Its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A better-than-forecast balance (a larger surplus or smaller deficit) usually supports the Canadian dollar (CAD), while a worse one tends to weigh on it. Changes in oil prices can also influence exports and how CAD reacts.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.