The reading has fallen in each of the last 4 releases.
The total value of assets purchased by the central bank through quantitative easing programs.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2014 | 25.00 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 35.00 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 45.00 | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | 55.00 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 65.00 | — | — |
The latest reading is 1.3 standard deviations below the mean.