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Gator Oscillator is one of the indicators of technical analysis developed by Bill Williams. Gator Indicator is represented by two bar charts situated one above another and below zero point. Upper bar charts shows the difference between jaw and teeth of Alligator (moving averages with periods of 13 and 8 respectively), bottom bar chart shows the distance between Alligator's teeth and lips ( moving averages with periods of 8 and 5). Bar charts can be red or deep blue depending on value of previous column (watch MACD indicator): red column is above the previous one, green is located below.

This consumer sentiment index represents results of survey of consumers, which is conducted by Michigan University. Questions touch upon confidence of citizens in economic conditions and prospects for the nearest future. Obtained figure throws light on respondents' sentiment and their intentions regarding spending money. Index is published twice a month. The fist one is the advance report announced in the end of the second week, usually on Friday. In two weeks final report is published. Publication time is 10:00 a.m EST (New York). Market respond to published data is minor. Index growth is favorable towards consolidation of national currency.