Asia and the entire Asia Pacific Rim has become an important region to watch economically. Not only is the world’s second largest economy (China) located there, but a number of economically developing countries.
The Asian and Pacific Rim has become a zone of interest to investors in the Forex, Equity and Commodities markets. Here is a list of indicators of note in the region.
China
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
| GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in China. | Quarterly and annual |
| Industrial Production | Reflects the output of a countries factories and indicates whether production is increasing or contracting. | |
| Retail Sales | Indicates whether or not consumers are buying big ticket products like cars or refrigerators. | Monthly |
| Business Confidence | The levels of optimism business have regarding the economy. | Monthly |
| Balance of Trade | Indicates whether China has a trade deficit or not. | Quarterly |
Japan
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
| Consumer Confidence | The level of optimism the population of Japan has regarding the health of the economy. | Monthly |
| GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in Japan. | Monthly and Quarterly |
| Inflation | Indicates the level of Japan’s Inflation rate both monthly, quarterly and yearly. | Quarterly |
Australia
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | FREQUENCY |
| Business Confidence | The level of optimism businesses have regarding the economy. | Monthly |
| GDP | This number reflects the total output of goods and services in Australia. | Around the 10th of the month |
| Imports | Indicates the amount of products coming into Australia | Monthly |
| Rate Decision | First Tuesday of every month | |
| Unemployment | The level of unemployment in Australia’s workforce | Around the 12th of the month |