http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-06.htmlAsian Market Update: Australia equities rally after RBA upgrade on economy; China steel pipe exports targeted by US Commerce Dept tariff; AUD, GBP firm on central bank actions ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Oct AiG Performance of Construction Index: 50.9 V 50.8 PRIOR (highest level since Feb 2008)  - (JP) Japan Sept Prelim Leading Index: 86.4 v 86.2e; Coincident Index: 92.5 v 92.5e - (AU) Australia Oct Foreign Reserves: A$48.5B v A$48.9B prior  SPEAKERS/PRESS - Asian equity marketsFri, 06 Nov 2009 06:52:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-05.htmlAsian Market Update: Equities retreat despite accommodative Fed after 9-year jobless high in New Zealand, rising trade deficit in Australia, protectionism in China and production caution in Korea ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q3 Unemployment Rate: 6.5% V 6.4%E (9-yr high); Employment Change Q/Q: -0.8% V -0.3%E; Y/Y: -1.8% v -1.3%e - (AU) Australia Sept Trade Balance: -A$1.85B v -A$2.15Be (biggest deficit since Mar 2008) - (PH) Philippine Oct CPI M/M: 0.6% v 0.4%e; Y/Y: 1.6% v 1.6%e - (RU)Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:13:57 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-04.htmlAsian Market Update: World Bank raises China GDP forecast but does not see the need for monetary policy tightening; BOJ reaffirms commitment to easy policy despite end of corporate asset buying; Aussie retail sales disappoint ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Oct AiG Performance of Service Index: 54.3 v 49.3 prior (First expansion in 4 months and highest level since March 2008) - (JP) Japan Oct Monetary Base: 4.4% v 4.5% prior (9-month low) - (UK) UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence: 72 v 73e -Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:16:36 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-03.htmlAsian Market Update: Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates by 25bps for second consecutive month, but AUD falls on tempered tightening outlook for December ECONOMIC DATA - (KS) South Korea Oct fx reserves $264.2B v $254.3B prior - (NZ) New Zealand Q3 Avg Hourly Earnings (q/q): 1.7% v 0.5%e; Q3 Private Wages Including Overtime (q/q): 0.4% v 0.3%e; Excluding Overtime (q/q): 0.4% v 0.3%e - (NZ) New Zealand Oct ANZ Commodity Price: 4.6% v 6.8% prior (first decline in 4 months) - (AU) Reserve BankTue, 03 Nov 2009 06:41:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-02.htmlAsian Market Update: Asian equities track US Friday selloff while China rallies on 18-month PMI high; Australia raises GDP forecasts; USD pares gains after higher open ECONOMIC DATA - (CH) China Oct PMI Manufacturing: 55.2 v 54.7e (Highest figure since Apr 2008) - (AU) Australia OCT AiG Performance of Manuf Index: 51.7 V 52.0 PRIOR (first decline in 6 months) - (AU) Australia Oct TD Securities Inflation M/M: -0.3% V 0.0% prior (First negative figure since May); Y/Y: 1.2% V 1.3% priorMon, 02 Nov 2009 06:41:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-11-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-29.htmlAsian Market Update: New Zealand Central Bank stands pat at 2.50%, signals current levels thru mid-2010 as NZD plunges; Japan Finance Official to call for greater JPY stability at G20 ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) Reserve Bank of New Zealand leaves official cash rate unchanged at 2.50% (as expected) - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Trade Balance (NZ$): -424M v -681Me; Imports: 3.25B v 3.50Be; Exports: 2.83B v 2.83Be - (KS) Korea Nov Business Survey Manuf: 93 v 94 prior; Non-manuf: 84 v 82 prior - (JP) JapanThu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-28.htmlAsian Market Update: Australia CPI fails to impress as swap markets downgrade steeper RBA rate hike; Speculation over breakup in UK financials fuels more risk aversion; Yen benefits at the expense of AUD, NZD ECONOMIC DATA - (KS) South Korea Sept Current Account: $4.2B v $2.04B prior; Goods Balance: $5.5B v $3.5B prior - (JP) Japan Sept Retail Trade M/M: 0.9% v 0.2%e; Y/Y: -1.4% v -1.6%e (10-month high); Large retailers sales: -5.6% v -5.9%e - (AU) Australia Oct DEWR Skilled Vacancies: 1.9 vWed, 28 Oct 2009 06:11:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-27.htmlAsian Market Update: Japan shippers miss 1H estimates, cut FY outlook; Australia NAB Business Confidence rises to 15-year high; New Zealand PM downplays rate hike prospects ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Q3 NAB Business Confidence: 16 v -4 prior (First positive print since Q4 of 2007, highest level since 1994) - (PH) Philippines Aug Trade Balance: -$144M v -$715M prior; Total Imports: -28.3% v -31.6% prior; Monthly Imports: $3.62B v $4.03B prior SPEAKERS/PRESS - Asian equity marketsTue, 27 Oct 2009 06:09:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-26.htmlAsian Market Update: South Korea Q3 GDP beats forecast, rises at fastest rate in 7 years; USD falls as PBOC-backed report recommends for China to broaden EUR, JPY reserve diversification ECONOMIC DATA - (KS) South Korea Q3 Preliminary Q/Q: 2.9% v 1.9%e (Highest level since Q1 of 2002); Y/Y: 0.6% v -0.3%e (First expansion since Q3 of 2008) - (AU) Australia Q3 PPI Q/Q: 0.1% V 0.3%E; Y/Y: 0.2% V 0.5%E - (SI) Singapore Sept Industrial Production M/M: -9.1% v -6.2% expected, Y/Y: -7.7% v 1.0%Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:22:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-23.htmlAsian Market Update: Chinese economic officials remain cautious despite post-GDP rebound in Shanghai Composite; Hynix, Kia Q3 results keep the Kospi rally going; USD falls to fresh 14-month lows vs EUR, CHF ECONOMIC DATA - 20:30 (AU) Australia Q3 Import Price Index Q/Q: -3.0% v -2.8%e; Export Price Index: -9.6% v -4.7%e - 01:00 (SI) (SI) Singapore Sept CPI M/M: -0.1% v 0.1%e; Y/Y: -0.4% v -0.2%e SPEAKERS/PRESS - Asian equity markets saw the return of buying interest after some cautionFri, 23 Oct 2009 06:17:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-22.htmlAsian Market Update: Asian equities, commodity currencies plummet after China Q3 GDP undershoots consensus target, industrial production falls short of whisper numbers ECONOMIC DATA - (JP) Japan Sept Merchandise Trade Balance Total: ¥520.6Bv ¥620.Be (largest since Mar 2008); Adj Trade Balance ¥58.6B v ¥375.0Be (six-month low); Exports: -30.7% v -29.7%e (smallest decline since Nov 2008); Imports: -36.9% v -a38.0%e (5-month low) - (AU) Australia Q3 CBAHIA House Affordability: 147.9 v 152.5 priorThu, 22 Oct 2009 06:02:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-21.htmlAsian Market Update: BOJ yet to decide on extending asset buying program; RBNZ governor not concerned about high NZD in potential rate hike; Chinese press leaks Sept industrial production ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Visitor Arrivals: 3.8% v -0.8% prior - (AU) Australia Aug Westpac Leading Index M/M: 1.1% v 1.1% prior - (AU) Australia Sept New Motor Vehicle Sales M/M: 2.9% v 0.1% prior; Y/Y: -2.0% v -6.2% prior - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Credit Card Spending Y/Y: -2.3% v 0.1% prior -Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:31:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-20.htmlAsian Market Update: RBA Minutes cite accelerated inflation, above-trend growth prospects in decision to hike rates; AUD hits fresh 14-month high above 0.93 on hawkish bias, endorsement of strength ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q2 House Price Index: +1.9% q/q (first rise in 6 quarters) and -3.2% y/ - (AU) Australia Sept Merchandise Imports M/M: +6.0% to A$17.2B - (JP) Japan Aug Final Leading Index: 83.2 v 83.3 prior; Coincident Index: 91.2 v 91.4 prior SPEAKERS/PRESS - Asian equity marketsTue, 20 Oct 2009 06:08:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-19.htmlAsian Market Update: Monetary authorities across Asia offer more "cautious optimism"; Equities pare initial losses, greenback retreats from early gains ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Performance of Services Index: 53.2 V 51.3 PRIOR; (Third consecutive expansion) - (UK) UK Oct Rightmove House Prices M/M: 2.8% v 0.6% prior; Y/Y: 0.2% v -1.5% prior (Highest M/M since Feb 2008, Firsts Y/Y increase since Jun 2008) - (JP) Japan Aug Tertiary Industry Index M/M: 0.3% v 0.1%e SPEAKERS/PRESS - AsianMon, 19 Oct 2009 05:37:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-16.htmlAsian Market Update: Australia's PM Rudd reaffirms tightening RBA bias; China's central bank more concerned with inflation; Treasury's FX report stops short of calling China a manipulator ECONOMIC DATA - (KS) S Korea Sept Dept Store Sales: 8.6% v 7.6% prior; Discount store sales: -6.0% v -1.5% prior - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Non Resident Bond Holdings: 72.1% v 74.5% prior - (SI) Singapore Sept Electronic Exports Y/Y: -14.4% v -13.5%e; Non-oil domestic Exports M/M: 3.0% v 1.2%e; Y/Y: -7.2% vFri, 16 Oct 2009 06:01:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-15.htmlAsian Market Update: RBA Governor steers policy to target sustainable expansion; NZD lifted after Business PMI expansion, 12-month high in CPI; China FX authorities see higher inflation on global QE ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Business PMI: 51.7 v 48.7 prior (First expansion since April 2008 and highest level since Feb 2008) - (NZ) New Zealand Q3 CPI Q/Q: 1.3% v 0.8%e (highest level since Q3 2008); Y/Y: 1.7% v 1.1%e; Food Prices: -0.7% v -0.9% prior - (AU) Australia Oct ConsumerThu, 15 Oct 2009 06:03:13 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-14.htmlAsian Market Update: China trade surplus falls as decline in imports contraction outpaces exports; BOJ raises economic assessment with no mention of asset buying expiry plans ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Sept REINZ House Sales: 43.7% v 39.0% prior (4-month high) - (AU) Australia Oct Westpac Consumer Confidence: 1.7% v 5.2% prior (5-month low) - (JP) Japan Sept Domestic CGPI M/M: 0.1% v 0.1%e; Y/Y: -7.9% v -7.9%e - (CH) China Sept Trade Balance (timing uncertain): $12.9B v $17Be; Exports:Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:11:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-13.htmlAsian Market Update: China to expand local FX settlement with Russia in favor of CNY and RUB, reaffirms 8% GDP target for 2009; Kiwi Dollar pares losses after improvement in retail sales ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Aug Retail Sales M/M: 1.1% v 0.5%e (First increase in 3 months and highest level since Nov 2007); Ex-Auto: 1.2% v 0.5%e - (UK) UK Sept RICS House Price Balance: 22% v 15%e (Second consecutive monthly growth and highest increase since Apr 2007) - (UK) UK Sept Retail SalesTue, 13 Oct 2009 07:21:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-12.htmlAsian Market Update: Singapore Q3 GDP back to Y/Y positive, but cautious central bank outlook weighs on SGD; World Steel Association upbeat on 2010 prospects, while CISA warns on overcapacity ECONOMIC DATA - (SI) Singapore Q3 Prelim Advance GDP Q/Q: 14.9% v 14.5%e; Y/Y: 0.8% v 0.5%e - (MA) Malaysia Aug Industrial Production Y/Y: -5.7% v -6.0%e - (MA) Malaysia Aug Manuf Sales Value Y/Y: -20.1% v -22.4% prior SPEAKERS/PRESS - Asian equity markets opened slightly higher but have since pared thoseMon, 12 Oct 2009 06:05:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-09.htmlAsian Market Update: Bank of Korea stays on Hold at 2.00%, to assess second-half growth before policy changes; USD higher after BOK decision, Bernanke hints of exit from excess liquidity ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Sept Card Spending M/M: 0.7% v 0.2% prior - (JP) Japan Aug Machine Orders M/M: 0.5% v 2.1%e; Y/Y: -26.5% v -25.4%e (5-month high) - (KS) Bank of Korea leaves 7-day repo rates unchanged at 2.00% as expected - (KS) South Korea Sept PPI Y/Y: -2.6% v -3.0% prior SPEAKERS/PRESS -Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:13:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-08.htmlAsian Market Update: Falling Australia jobless rate, rising full-time employment lifts AUD/USD above 0.90 and S&P/ASX to 12-month high ECONOMIC DATA - (JP) Japan Aug Current Account: ¥1.17T v ¥1.15Te; Adjusted Current Account: ¥1.23T v ¥1.21Te; prior; Trade Balance: ¥303.7B v ¥285Be - (AU) Australia Sept Unemployment Rate: 5.7% v 6.0%e; Employment Change: 40.6K v -10Ke - (AU) Australia Sept Full-time Employment Change: 35.4K v -30.8K prior; Part-time Change: 5.2K v 3.8K prior;Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:28:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-07.htmlAsian Market Update: Australia's home loans disappoint after RBA as media commentary shows concern over impact of tightening; Fed's Hoenig sees funds rate at 2% as easy ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Sept AiG Performance of Construction Index: 50.8 v 42.4 prior (first expansion since Feb 2008) - (UK) UK Sept Nationwide Consumer Confidence: 71 v 68e (highest level since April 2008) - (UK) UK Sept BRC Shop Price Index y/y: -0.1% v -0.1% prior - (JP) Japan Sept Official Reserve Assets: $1.05T vWed, 07 Oct 2009 05:50:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-06.htmlAsian Market Update: RBA surprises with 25bp hike while Aussie trade balance disappoints; Samsung, Acer issue strong guidance for current quarter; USD lower on fears of reduced demand by oil states ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q3 NZIER Business Opinion: 36 V -26 PRIOR (10-year high) - (JP) Japan Aug Loans & Discounts Y/Y: 1.8% v 2.4% prior - (AU) Australia Aug Trade Balance (AUD): -1.52B v -900Me - (PH) Philippines Sept CPI M/M: 0.2% v 0.1%e; Y/Y: 0.7% v 0.6%e - (AU) RBA raises CashTue, 06 Oct 2009 07:44:29 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-05.htmlAsian Market Update: New Zealand Fin Min downbeat on recovery, Australia Treasurer calls for RBA to stand pat as rate hike expectations rise on strong data ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Sep AiG Performance of Services Index: 49.3 v 48.0 prior (3-month high) - (AU) Australia Sep ANZ Job Advertisements: 4.4% v 4.1% prior (sixth consecutive increase is the biggest improvement since Dec 2007) - (NZ) New Zealand Sep Anz Commodity Prices: 6.8% v 4.3% prior - (HK) Hong Kong Sept PMI: 51.8 v 52.8Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:40:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-02.htmlAsian Market Update: Japan jobless rate falls and household spending rises, but Nikkei still extends slide; Currencies range ahead of US jobs data ECONOMIC DATA - 19:30 (JP) Japan Aug Jobless Rate: 5.5% v 5.8%e (First decline in 6 months); Job-to-Applicant Ratio: 0.42 v 0.42e - 19:30 (JP) Japan Aug Household Spending Y/Y: 2.6% v -0.2%e (Biggest rise since Jan 2008) - 19:30 (JP) Japan Sept Monetary Base: 4.5% v 6.1% prior - 20:30 (AU) Australia Sept TD Securities Inflation M/M: 0.0% v 0.0%Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:01:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-01.htmlAsian Market Update: Nikkei at 2-month lows after in-line Q3 Tankan, weak CAPEX; Russia, India PMI top estimates, but China disappoints ECONOMIC DATA - (AU) Australia Sept AIG Performance of Manuf Index: 52.0 v 51.7 prior - (JP) Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manuf Index: -33 v -33e; Non Manuf Index: -24 v -26e - (JP) Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manuf Outlook: -21 v -26e; Non Manuf Outlook: -17 v -22e - (JP) Japan Q3 Tankan Large All Industry CAPEX: -10.8% v -9.0%e - (JP) Japan Aug Retail Trade M/M: 1.0% vThu, 01 Oct 2009 06:49:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-10-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-30.htmlAsian Market Update: Australia retail sales rise to 3-month high; IMF to raise global growth estimates; Toyota to recall 3.8M vehicles in US; Yen rallies on speculation BOJ to allow QE expiry ECONOMIC DATA - (UK) UK Sep GfK Consumer Confidence Survey: -16 v -24e - (JP) Japan Sep Nomura/JMMA Manufacturing: 54.5 v 53.6 prior - (JP) Japan Aug Prelim Industrial Production M/M: 1.8% v 1.8%e; Y/Y: -18.7% v -18.8%e - (AU) Australia Jul Conference Board Leading Index: 0.7% v 0.9% prior - (AU)Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:05:47 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-29.htmlAsian Market Update: Yen continues to pare gains on more backtracking from Japan officials, new deflationary lows in August; S&P/ASX rallies to 11-month high on lower 2008/09 budget deficit in Australia ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Aug Building Permits M/M: 1.7% v 4.5% prior - (KS) South Korea Aug Current Account: $2.0 v $4.4B prior (Lowest surplus since Jan 2009); Goods Balance: 3.5 v $6.2B prior - (JP) Japan Aug National CPI: -2.2% v -2.2%e ; Core National CPI: -2/4% v -2.4%e ; SeptTue, 29 Sep 2009 05:58:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-28.htmlAsian Market Update: Japanese Yen rally sinks Nikkei225, forces rethink on "laissez-faire" FX policy of new administration; RBA's Stevens reaffirms tightening bias on open-ended timing ECONOMIC DATA - (UK) UK Sept Hometrack Housing Survey M/M: 0.2 v 0.1% prior; Y/Y: -5.6% v -6.7% prior (Highest M/M increase since Jun 2007; Smallest Y/Y decrease since Sept 2008) - (CH) China Aug Industrial Profits YTD Y/Y: -10.6% v -22.9% in May; Sales Income: 1.6% v -0.8% prior - (CH) China Aug ConsumerMon, 28 Sep 2009 06:32:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-25.htmlAsian Market Update: G20 replaces G8 as permanent framework for cooperation, Communique calls for continued policy response until sustainable recovery is in place; Dollar lifted by hawkish WSJ op-ed from Fed's Warsh ECONOMIC DATA  - (KS) South Korea Sep Consumer Confidence: 114.0 V 114.0 PRIOR; highest level since July 2008 - (NZ) New Zealand Aug Trade Balance (NZ$): -725M V -329ME; Largest deficit since Oct 2008 - (JP) Japan Aug Corporate Service Prices Y/Y: -3.5% v -3.5%e - (PH)Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:10:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-24.htmlAsian Market Update: Nikkei rises in catch-up rally, other indices track post-FOMC reversal; Australia new home sales rise at record pace, RBA cautious on recovery ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q3 Westpac Consumer Confidence: 120.3 v 106.0 prior (highest level since Q1 2005) - (HK) HKMA leaves base rate at 0.5% (as expected) - (JP) Japan Aug Merchandise Trade Balance: ¥186B v ¥157Be (3-month low); Adjusted: ¥235B v ¥188Be - (AU) Australia Aug HIA New Home Sales: 11.4% v 0.1% priorThu, 24 Sep 2009 06:21:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-23.htmlAsian Market Update: New Zealand emerges from 5 quarters of recession; Obama, Hu downplay protectionism worries, bypass talks of USD as global reserve; BHP positive on metal demand from China ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q2 GDP Q/Q: 0.1% v -0.2%e; Y/Y: -2.1% v -2.6%e - (AU) Australia Q2 Avg Enterprise Wages: 3.9% v 4.6% prior - (AU) Australia Sep DEWR Skilled Vacancies M/M: 1.2% v 1.2% prior - (SI) Singapore Aug CPI M/M: 0.4% v 0.3%e; Y/Y -0.3% v -0.4%e SPEAKERS / FIXED INCOME / FX - AsianWed, 23 Sep 2009 06:31:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-22.htmlAsian Market Update: Asia Development Bank raises China, India GDP forecast; New Zealand Dollar rises to 13-month highs vs USD on Current Account surplus, positive Fonterra payout announcement ECONOMIC DATA - (NZ) New Zealand Q2 Current Account Balance (NZ$): +124M V -1.98BE (First surplus since Q1 of 2003); Account Deficit/GDP Ratio: -5.9% v -7.4%e; Exports: NZ$10.9B v NZ$10.8B q/q; Imports: NZ$9.2B v NZ$9.5B SPEAKERS/FIXED INCOME/FX - Asian equity markets are trading mixed for the secondTue, 22 Sep 2009 05:38:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-21.htmlAsian Market Update: South Korea trade exports improve, Finance Minister Yoon sees 2009 topping estimates; Spot gold falls below $1,000 as USD rallies - Asian equity markets are trading thin and mixed to start the week but appear to be losing the upward momentum seen in recent sessions. With little meaningful economic data and a bank holiday in Tokyo giving investors little reason to sustain the rally, profit-taking was more prevalent in the other major Asian bourses. Taiwan's Taiex andMon, 21 Sep 2009 05:48:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-18.htmlAsian Market Update: Nikkei financials lead the slide again; GBP sinks on Lloyds turmoil, seen as the new funding currency; IMF looking to cut gold holdings - Investors in Asia are taking some profits from recent gains in this week's final session, with regional markets trading lower nearly across the board. Coming out of midday break, Nikkei225 is off 1.2% as financials weigh on the index for the second straight day on fresh concerns in consumer financing space. Shanghai Composite and SydneyFri, 18 Sep 2009 05:51:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-17.htmlAsian Market Update: BOJ raises assessment after strong industrial sector data, but sees more economic uncertainty with high downside risks; China's NDRC upbeat on prospects, while US Steel joins the protectionism accusations fray - Asian equity markets extended a string of winning sessions as regional index board was unanimously in the green. Basic materials and energy sectors once again led the way, with the Nikkei225 rising over 1% before paring some of those gains following the Bank ofThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:22:51 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-16.htmlAsian Market Update: BOJ anticipated to raise assessment of economy, confirm signs of growth; Moody's affirms South Korea, downgrades Hong Kong Mortgage Corp - Asian equity markets are tracking gains in the US, where risk appetite reemerged after Fed Chairman Bernanke suggested the US recession is "very likely over" just as US retail sales posted a better than expected result. Consumer goods, energy, and basic materials sectors are leading the gainers in the regional bourses with the Kospi andWed, 16 Sep 2009 05:45:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-15.htmlAsian Market Update: Equities retreat from initial gains as Japan officials remain downbeat on economic outlook; AUD sinks on mixed RBA assessment, while Sterling outperforms on strong housing data - Asian equity markets opened the day firmer, tracking the bullish reversal in Monday's US session as traders appeared to downplay concerns over protectionism that sank global markets overnight. However, the bullish bias petered out by mid-day, with bourses in Tokyo and Sydney retreating towardTue, 15 Sep 2009 06:26:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-14.htmlAsian Market Update: China, US trade accusations on protectionism; Kiwi dollar falls on poor retail sales; Hong Kong, South Korea officials see ongoing need for fiscal, monetary stimulus - Asian equity markets saw some of its recent risk appetite abating in the early Monday session, stroked by retaliation from Chinese authorities on accusations of trade protectionism against the US. Following the Friday move by the Obama administration to authorize new tariffs on car and truck tire imports,Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:32:05 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-11.html- Japan's Q2 final GDP data was unexpectedly revised lower (JAPAN Q2 FINAL GDP Q/Q: 0.6% V 0.9%E; ANNUALIZED: 2.3% V 3.7%E). Japan's consumption was revised lower to 0.7% q/q v 0.8% previously, while business spending was revised to -4.8% from -4.3%. Additionally, Japan's Q2 private inventory contribution was revised to -0.8 percentage points vs. -0.5 prior. The inventory decline was the largest in 10 years. Furthermore, Japan's Q2 public investment was revised lower to 7.5% from 8.1%. -Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:10:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/sales@tradethenews.com (TradeTheNews.com)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/asia-market-update/2009-09-11.html