http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-23.htmlQuote: ‘Talent hits the target others cannot hit; genius hits the target others cannot see.’ Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) The News: ECB’s Stark says IMF cash ‘is an attempt to circumvent the ban on direct monetary financing in Europe’. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 08:30 CH Q4 Swiss National Bank Quarterly Bulletin and Business Cycle Trends. 09:30 GB November BBA Mortgages (34K to 37K versus 35.3K October). 09:30 GB October Index ofFri, 23 Dec 2011 08:05:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-22.htmlQuote: ‘There are two ways of meeting difficulties. You alter the difficulties, or you alter yourself to meet them.’ Phyllis Bottome (1884-1963) The News: Bank of Japan bleak assessment as exports slump and EZ17 debt crisis grips. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 05:00 JP November Supermarket Sales –2.3% Y/Y versus –0.9% October. 09:30 GB final Q3 GDP (+0.5% Q/Q and +0.5% to +0.7% Y/Y, versus +0.5% and +0.5% Q3). 09:30 GB Q3 Current AccountThu, 22 Dec 2011 07:22:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-21.htmlQuote: ‘Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.’ Janis Joplin (1943-1970) The News: A hedge fund manager on the steering committee representing private creditors walks out of negotiations on restructuring of Greek debt over how to price a voluntary bond swap. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB December GfK Consumer Confidence Survey -33 versus –31 November. 08:00 CH Swiss National Bank Monthly Bulletin. 09:00 EUWed, 21 Dec 2011 07:27:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-20.htmlQuote: ‘There are no ugly women, only lazy ones.’ Helena Rubinstein (1870-1965) The News: EU promises just €150B to the IMF. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB November Nationwide Consumer Confidence 40 versus 36 October. 04:30 JP October All Industry Activity Index +0.8% M/M versus revised –0.7% September. 07:00 DE January GfK Consumer Confidence 5.6 versus 5.6 December. 07:00 DE November PPI +0.1% M/M, +5.2% Y/Y, versus +0.2% andTue, 20 Dec 2011 07:20:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-19.htmlQuote: ‘I’m happiest in bed with my grandson tucked into my arm with a bottle – the bottle for him, not me.’ Prue Leith (1940-) The News: As the last US forces pull out of newly independent Iraq the Shi’ite government asks for Sunni deputy PM to resign. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB December Rightmove House Prices –2.7% M/M, +1.5% Y/Y, versus –3.1% and +1.2% November. 05:30 JP November Tokyo Department Store Sales –3.0% Y/Y,Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:21:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-16.htmlQuote: ‘Snobbery is a terribly maligned virtue. True snobbery is a calling, a social skill. Nothing makes you feel as precariously elevated as the confidence of a really vicious snob dissecting the person on his other side.’ A. A. Gill (1954-) The News: Hungary PM Orban says he wants to avoid austerity measures at all costs. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 07:00 EU27 November New Car Registrations –3.5% versus –1.8% October. 08:00 ITFri, 16 Dec 2011 07:30:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-15.htmlQuote: ‘You don’t understand Joe. I’m not here for an interview.’ Carl Icahn (1936-) The News: UK FSA’s asks for banks’ plans in case of Eurozone break-up. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP Q4 Tankan: Large Manufacturers -4, Outlook -5, Non-Manufacturing +4, Outlook 0, All Industry Capex +1.4%, vs 2, 4, 1, 1 and +3.0% Q3. 04:00 JP November Tokyo Condominium Sales +31.0% vs –9.3% Y/Y October. 08:30 DE December Manufacturing PMIThu, 15 Dec 2011 07:38:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-14.htmlQuote: ‘The warrior does not wish to fight against himself and prejudices his son against war, but the grandsons are taught to think of war as romantic.’ Quincy Wright (1890-1970). The News: White House trying for last minute deal on income tax deal. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 08:15 CH November PPI (versus –0.2% M/M and –1.8% Y/Y October). 09:30 GB November Jobless (+3K to +20K, Unemployed 5.0% to 5.2%, versus +5.3K and 5.0% October).Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:38:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-13.htmlQuote: ‘Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.’ Coco Chanel (1883-1971) The News: Ratings agencies unimpressed as EU leaders have ‘few new measures’ to resolve the crisis. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB November RICS House Price Survey –17% versus –24% October. 01:00 JP Q1 Manpower Survey 11.0 versus 10.0 Q4. 08:00 EU27 Van Rompuy, Barroso and others debate the Leaders’ Summit inTue, 13 Dec 2011 07:27:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-12.htmlQuote: ‘Turning back is how the way moves; Weakness is the means the way employs. The myriad creatures in the world are born from Something, and Something from Nothing.’ Tao Te Ching (Daode jing) (6th century BC) The News: Russian President Medvedev orders an inquiry into recent elections. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP November Domestic CGPI +0.1% M/M, +1.7% Y/Y, versus revised –0.8% and +1.8% October. 05:00 JP NovemberMon, 12 Dec 2011 07:43:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-09.htmlQuote: ‘I feel it is time to pay tribute to my four writers – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.’ Bishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) The News: President Sarkozy blames the Brits for inability of all 27 EU states to ratify a new treaty (also Hungary). The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP Q4 BSI Business Condition All Large Industry –2.5, Manufacturing –6.1, versus 6.6 and 10.3 Q3. (23:50) JP final Q3 GDP +1.2% Q/Q, +5.6% Y/Y, Deflator –2.2%Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:17:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-08.htmlQuote: ‘I’m not the Miller’s daughter, But I Have Been Through the Mill.’ Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986-) The News: Thirty-four banks borrowed over $50B in the ECB’s first three-month swap offering at 0.59% plus five borrowed $1.6B for a week. Deloitte says there are €1.7 Trillion of non-core or underperforming assts on EU banks balance sheets. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP October Trade Balance –62B yen,Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-06.htmlQuote: ‘I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.’ Christopher Hampton (1946-). The News: S&P puts all Eurozone countries on watch negative except Cyprus which is already and Greece which is junk citing ‘systemic stress’ because of an ‘approaching recession’ and Brussels’ ‘defensive and piecemeal’ management of the situation. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations andTue, 06 Dec 2011 07:16:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-05.htmlQuote: ‘I just think that this casual thing has got so awful; I can’t bear politicians without ties.’ Nicky Haslam (1939-). The News: Brazil Labour Minister Carlos Lupi resigns over a corruption scandal, the 6th to do so in Dilma Rousseff’s government. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 07:00 CY ECB and Cyprus Central Bank Governor Orphanides to outline economic forecasts for the country, Nicosia. 09:00 FR French President Sarkozy meets forMon, 05 Dec 2011 07:35:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-02.htmlQuote: ‘Why be happy when you could be normal?’ Jeanette Winterson (1959-) The News: EU27 Foreign Ministers plan to tighten sanctions on Iran. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (22:00) US November Vehicle sales 13.59M annualised, Domestic 10.53M, versus 13.2M and 10.29M October. (23:50) JP Q3 Capital Spending -9.8%, Ex-Software –11.0%, versus –7.8% and –8.2% Q2. 08:00 DE Chancellor Merkel addresses the lower house of parliament on the debtFri, 02 Dec 2011 07:23:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-01.htmlQuote: ‘Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I’ll waste no time reading it.’ Moses Hadas (1900-1966) The News: China November Manufacturing PMI 49.0, lowest since February 2009. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 05:00 JP November Vehicle Sales +24.1% Y/Y versus +28.3% October. 06:45 CH Q3 GDP +0.2% Q/Q, +1.3% Y/Y, versus revised +0.5% and +2.2% Q2. 08:00 EZ17 ECB’s Draghi presents the bank’s 2010 Annual Report. 08:30 CH November PMIThu, 01 Dec 2011 07:16:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-12-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-30.htmlQuote: ‘Unfortunately, in Greece statistics is a combat sport.’ Andreas Georgiou (1960-). The News: S&P cuts by one notch 15 major banks including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, warns on others. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP October Industrial Production +2.4% M/M, +0.4% Y/Y, versus –3.3% and –3.3% September. 00:01 GC November GfK Consumer Confidence –31 versus –32 October. 01:30 JP October Labour Cash Earnings +0.1% Y/Y,Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:18:49 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-29.htmlQuote: ‘One should count each day a separate life.’ Seneca (5BC-65AD) The News: After buying steadily since May 2010 the ECB now owns €203.5B Eurozone sovereign bonds. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:30) JP October Jobless 4.5%, Job-to-Applicant 0.67, vs 4.1% and 0.67. Household Spending –0.4% Y/Y vs –1.9%. (23:50) JP October Retail Trade +1.4% M/M, +1.9% Y/Y, versus –1.4% and -1.1% September. 07:00 GB November Nationwide House PricesTue, 29 Nov 2011 09:03:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-28.htmlQuote: ‘We have to be able to stop the financial markets. We have the instruments of torture in the basement.’ Jean-Claude Junker (1954-) The News: Moody’s warns on the possibility of multiple defaults by Eurozone countries. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB November Hometrack Housing Survey –0.2% M/M, -2.3% Y/Y, versus –0.2% and –2.8% October. 05:00 JP November Small Business Confidence 45.8 versus 46.4 October. 08:00 DE NovemberMon, 28 Nov 2011 07:14:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-25.htmlQuote: ‘It means the barbarians are at the gate. And they’ll be coming for you next.’ Theodore Forstmann (1940-2011) The News: Moody’s downgrades Hungary’s sovereign debt to BA1 from BAA3, keeps negative outlook on slow reforms. Economy Minister says the move is part of the ‘financial attacks against Hungary’. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:30) JP November Tokyo CPI –0.8% Y/Y, Ex-Fresh Food –0.5% versus –0.5% and –0.4% October. (23:30)Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:17:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-24.htmlQuote: ‘My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.’ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) The News: S&P warns on Japan’s sovereign rating, Fitch on France’s. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 07:00 DE final Q3 GDP +0.5% Q/Q, +2.6% Y/Y, Private Consumption +0.8% vs +0.5%, +2.5% and –0.6%. 08:15 CH Q3 Payrolls (versus 2.767 million Q2). 09:00 DE November IFO Business Climate (104 to 106, CurrentThu, 24 Nov 2011 07:24:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-23.htmlQuote: ‘Placing ‘’of course’’ in front of a statement instantly makes it starchy. It has the implication of a shared understanding that simultaneously assumes quite the reverse.’ A. A. Gill (1954-) The News: IMF launches a new six-month emergency loan facility as ‘insurance against future shocks and as a short-term liquidity window to address the needs of crisis bystanders’. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 08:30 DE November ManufacturingWed, 23 Nov 2011 07:14:30 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-22.htmlQuote: ‘I’m a very atypical American in that I have great trouble saying nice things about myself.’ Donald Keene (1922-) The News: Trustees of MF Global double missing customer funds to $1.2B. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 05:00 JP October Supermarket Sales –0.9% Y/Y versus –3.6% September. 07:00 CH October Trade Balance +2.15B CHF versus +850M CHF September. 09:30 GB October Public Finances (-£5.0B to +£2.5B, Net Borrowing £2.8B toTue, 22 Nov 2011 07:29:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-21.htmlQuote: ‘What makes all doctrines plain and clear? About two hundred pounds a year. And that which was proved true before Prove false again? Two hundred more.’ Samuel Butler (1612-1680) The News: US Fed’s Lacker says, ‘I’m less confident about the ($2.6 trillion) money market funds and their ability to weather major problems at European institutions’. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP October Trade Balance –273B yen versus +296BMon, 21 Nov 2011 07:23:30 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-18.htmlQuote: ‘Good taste is the worst vice ever invented.’ Edith Sitwell (1887-1964) The News: US 12-member deficit-reduction committee unlikely to meet next week’s target deadline. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 05:30 JP October Nationwide Department Store Sales –0.5% Y/Y, Tokyo –1.9%, versus –2.4% and –3.6% September 07:00 DE October PPI +0.2% M/M, +5.3% Y/Y, versus +0.3% and +5.5% September. 09:15 EZ17 ECB’s Gonzalez-Paramo speaks at aFri, 18 Nov 2011 07:19:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-17.htmlQuote: We see ‘the accumulated troubles of the worn-out welfare society’ where ‘the labour-laws induce sloth and indolence rather than hard work’.’ Jin Liquin Chairman Board of Supervisors China Investment Corporation (19??-) The News: Fitch warns on the outlook for the US banking sector; Moody’s downgrades 10 Landesbanks. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB October Nationwide Consumer Confidence record low 36 versus 45 September.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:37:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-16.htmlQuote: ‘Of course, one wears out so many red carpets in a season.’ Nancy Cunard (1896-1965) The News: Bank of Japan says the ‘economy continues to pick up but at a more moderate pace’. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP Q3 Housing Loans +2.1% versus +2.4% Y/Y Q2. 03:30 JP Bank of Japan keeps rates at 0.10%. 07:00 EU27 October New Car Registrations –1.8% M/M versus +0.7% September. 09:30 GB October Jobless Claims (+10K to +30K,Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:40:17 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-15.htmlQuote: ‘Countries don’t go bust.’ Walter Writson (1919-2005) Citicorp CEO 1967-1984. The News: Lisbon Council report ranks France 13th out of EZ17 on economic health and growth potential. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 04:00 JP October Tokyo Condominium Sales –9.3% Y/Y versus +16.7% September. 00:00 AU November RBA Minutes. 07:00 DE Q3 GDP +0.5% Q/Q, +2.6% Y/Y, versus revised +0.3% and +2.9% Q2. 09:30 GB October CPI (0% to +0.3% M/M, +4.9%Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:22:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-14.htmlQuote: ‘No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease, No comfortable feel in any member – No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds – November!’ Thomas Hood (1799-11845) The News: 'Super' Mario (full) Monti installed as chief axman in Italy for who only knows how long. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP fiscal Q2 GDP +1.5% Q/Q, +6.0% Y/Y, Deflator –1.9% Y/Y, vs revised –0.3%, -1.3% andMon, 14 Nov 2011 08:36:08 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-11.htmlQuote: ‘I am the enemy you killed, my friend. I knew you in this dark; for so you frowned Yesterday through me as you jabbed and killed. I parried; but my hands were loath and cold. Let us sleep now...’ Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) The News: Japan PM Noda says he explained at G20 summit that their FX intervention was a response to excessive, disorderly moves while Finance Minister Azumi says it is intended to protect national interest. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations andFri, 11 Nov 2011 07:01:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-10.htmlQuote: ‘You get on the bus or we’re gonna run you over.’ John Kasich (1952-) The News: Jefferson County, Alabama, files for biggest ever $3.14B bankruptcy protection. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (20:00) NZ Reserve Bank of New Zealand Financial Stability Report; economic rebound on track despite global woes. (23:50) JP October M2 Money Supply +2.7% Y/Y versus +2.7% September. (23:50)JP September Machine Orders +9.8% Y/Y versus +11.0%Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:34:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-10.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-09.htmlQuote: ‘What were once vices are manners now.’ Seneca (5 BC-65 AD) The News: PM Berlusconi promises to step down after 17 years in power but only after reforms are passed. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (23:50) JP September Trade Balance +373B yen, adjusted Current Account 1186B, versus –694B and +652B. (23:50) JP October Bank Lending 0% Y/Y, Ex-Trusts +0.1%, versus –0.3% and –0.3% September. 00:01 GB October BRC Shop Price Index +2.1% Y/YWed, 09 Nov 2011 07:11:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-08.htmlQuote: ‘A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika.’ Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) The News: Problems at camera maker Olympus spread to Japanese brokers. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB October BRC Retail Sales –0.6% like-for-like versus +0.3% September. 00:01 GB October RICS House Price Balance –24% versus –23% September. 06:45 CH Q4 Consumer Confidence –24 versus –17 Q3. 07:00 DE September Trade Balance +€17.4B, CurrentTue, 08 Nov 2011 07:39:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-07.htmlQuote: ‘I am certainly suspicious of a man on his third wife. He either has a selection problem or a retention problem.’ Sir Bob Reid (1934-)  The News: Papandreou steps down as PM as new coalition government set up prior to elections. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 05:00 JP September Leading Index 91.6, Coincident 88.9, versus 104.3 and 107.6 August. 06:45 CH October Jobless 3.0% S/A versus 3.0% September. 08:15 CH October CPI (0% toMon, 07 Nov 2011 07:14:10 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-04.htmlQuote: ‘The grand Perhaps! We look on helplessly, There the old misgivings, crooked questions are.’ Robert Browning (1812-1889) The News: Greece’s Papandreou faces a no-confidence vote in parliament today. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 10:00 EZ17 September PPI (+0.1% to +0.5% M/M, +5.7% to +6.0% Y/Y, versus –0.1% to +5.9% August). 10:00 DE ECB’s Stark speaks at a credit policy day, Frankfurt. 11:00 DE September Factory Orders (-3.0% toFri, 04 Nov 2011 07:27:57 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-03.htmlQuote: ‘He falls as dead and kicked by boys and men Then starts and grins and drives the crowd again Till kicked and torn and beaten out he lies And leaves his hold and cackles, groans and dies.’ John Clare (1793-1864) The News: Anti-Wall Street protesters close down Oakland container port, California. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 09:30 GB October Services PMI (50.5 to 53.0 versus 52.9 September). 09:45 GB Bank of England’s King andThu, 03 Nov 2011 07:14:31 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-02.htmlQuote: ‘If by people you understand the multitude, the hoi polloi, ‘tis no matter what they think; they are sometimes right, sometimes in the wrong; their judgement is a mere lottery.’ John Dryden (1631-1700) The News: Some shares drop yesterday by the most since they were listed. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. (21:00) US October Vehicle Sales 13.02M, Domestic 10.29M, versus 13.04M and 10.17M September. (23:50) JP October Monetary BaseWed, 02 Nov 2011 08:01:57 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-01.htmlQuote: ‘It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood.’ Karl Popper (1902-1994) The News: New York Times reports MF Global under investigation for millions of missing customer money. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 01:30 JP September Labour Cash Earnings 0% Y/Y, Overtime +0.2% Y/Y, versus –0.4% and –2.2% August. 03:30 AU Reserve Bank of Australia cuts the Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% on benign inflation.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:32:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-11-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-10-31.htmlQuote: ‘We all live in a televised goldfish bowl.’ Kingman Brewster (1936-) The News: China says it will not be the ‘saviour’ of indebted nations. The Numbers: Greenwich Mean Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB October Hometrack Housing Survey –0.2% M/M, -2.8% Y/Y, versus –0.1% and –3.5% September. 05:00 JP September Housing Starts 745K, Construction Orders –9.3% Y/Y versus 934K and +9.3% August. 05:45 JP Bank of Japan Governor Shirakawa addresses businessMon, 31 Oct 2011 07:36:41 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-10-31.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-10-28.htmlQuote: ‘Going from child to adult you go over a bridge of your peers.’ John E. Schowalter (1936-). The News: Panic in Bangkok, tens of thousands flee, as worst floods in 50 years spread. The Numbers: British Summer Time, with expectations and previous figures in brackets. 00:01 GB October GfK Consumer Confidence –32 versus –30 September. 00:30 JP September Jobless 4.1%, Job-to-Applicant 0.67, versus 4.3% and 0.66 August. 00:30 JP October Tokyo CPI –0.5% Y/Y, Ex-Fresh Food –0.4%, SeptemberFri, 28 Oct 2011 08:01:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/Nicole.Elliot@mhcb.co.uk (Mizuho Corporate Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/start-the-day/2011-10-28.html