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Tuesday 3 November 2026
NZD NZ Building Consents m/mBuilding Consents m/m Previous 5.6%
Previous5.6%
- What it is
- The monthly change in the number of permits issued for new homes in New Zealand, published by the statistics agency Stats NZ.
- Why it matters
- Building permits are often an early sign of construction activity and the housing market, both of which affect the economy. The figure tends to be volatile from month to month, so its market impact is usually low to moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result often supports the New Zealand dollar (NZD) because it points to a firmer property sector, while a lower one tends to weigh on it. Traders often read it alongside other data and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's stance on interest rates.
CHF Swiss CPI m/mCPI m/m Forecast 0.0%Previous 0.0%
Forecast0.0%Previous0.0%
- What it is
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in the prices of goods and services bought by households in Switzerland. It is published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
- Why it matters
- Traders watch it because it is a key inflation gauge that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) considers when setting interest rates. It is usually of moderate importance for the Swiss franc.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading usually supports the franc, as markets may expect the SNB to be slower to cut rates, while a lower reading often weighs on CHF. The reaction is often milder than for major US data.
EUR French Government Budget BalanceFrench Gov Budget Balance Previous -159.6B
Previous-159.6B
- What it is
- A figure showing whether the French central government is running a budget deficit or surplus over the period so far. It is published by France's finance ministry.
- Why it matters
- It gives a view of France's public finances, and France is one of the eurozone's largest economies. Markets usually give it fairly low importance unless worries about debt and deficits are in focus.
- Usual market reaction
- This release often has no clear forecast, so its effect on the euro (EUR) is usually small. A smaller deficit than expected may ease fiscal worries and give the euro slight support, while a larger one may dent confidence a little in the euro and in French bonds.
GBP UK 10-Year Gilt Auction10-y Bond Auction Previous 5.42|3.6
Previous5.42|3.6
- What it is
- The UK Debt Management Office (DMO) auctions 10-year government bonds (gilts) to raise money for the government.
- Why it matters
- The result shows how much demand there is for UK government debt and what it costs the country to borrow. It is usually of medium to fairly low importance, unless markets are worried about public debt.
- Usual market reaction
- Traders often look at the average yield and the bid-to-cover ratio compared with recent auctions and expectations. Stronger-than-expected demand tends to support confidence in gilts and the pound, while weak demand can push yields up and make the pound more volatile. The reaction is usually modest.
NZD GDT Price Index (Global Dairy Trade)GDT Price Index Previous 2.5%
Previous2.5%
- What it is
- Global Dairy Trade (GDT) is an online auction platform for dairy products such as milk powder and butter, held regularly, usually twice a month. The index shows the change in average prices from each auction.
- Why it matters
- Dairy is one of New Zealand's biggest exports, so dairy prices are linked to national income. NZD traders in particular tend to pay fair attention to it.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast or the previous auction. A higher-than-forecast result tends to support the New Zealand dollar because it suggests better export earnings, while a lower result often weighs on it. The impact is usually limited mainly to NZD pairs.
NZD GDT Price Index (Global Dairy Trade)GDT Price Index Previous 2.5%
Previous2.5%
- What it is
- Global Dairy Trade (GDT) is an online auction platform for dairy products such as milk powder and butter, held regularly, usually twice a month. The index shows the change in average prices from each auction.
- Why it matters
- Dairy is one of New Zealand's biggest exports, so dairy prices are linked to national income. NZD traders in particular tend to pay fair attention to it.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast or the previous auction. A higher-than-forecast result tends to support the New Zealand dollar because it suggests better export earnings, while a lower result often weighs on it. The impact is usually limited mainly to NZD pairs.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.