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.
CNY RatingDog Services PMI (China)RatingDog Services PMI Forecast 51.7Previous 51.6
- What it is
- This is a survey-based index of activity in China's private services sector, compiled by S&P Global (previously known as the Caixin PMI).
- Why it matters
- A reading above 50 indicates the services sector is expanding, and below 50 indicates contraction. Traders use it to gauge China's economy, which affects global sentiment. It is usually a medium-impact release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets compare the actual figure with the forecast. A PMI higher than forecast usually supports the yuan (CNY) and China-sensitive assets such as the Australian dollar, while a lower reading tends to weigh on them. The effect on gold and Asian stock indices often follows overall risk sentiment.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.