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Recession shows its face - NZ retail sales fall
Retail sales fell a seasonally and inflation-adjusted 1.5 per cent in the June quarter, providing further strong indications that New Zealand is in a recession.
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Retail Sales Edge Down In Line With Estimates In July
Retail sales saw a modest decrease in the month of July, according to a report released by the Department of Commerce on Wednesday, with the decrease 7
Gas prices drop: 24 days and counting
The national average price for a gallon of gas slips to $3.818. Only 10 states are above $4 a gallon, AAA finds. Prices slide 15 cents in past two weeks, Lundberg Survey finds. 5
Investors eye retail sales, oil this week
If it appears consumers are struggling severely, the recent decline in energy prices might not be enough to sustain a market rally. 7
As costs rise, inflation's next front is retailers
Coming to a store near you: Even higher prices. 5
British pound declines further against most majors
The British currency declined further against most of its major counterparts in New York mid-day trading on Thursday. Against the yen and the franc and the euro, the pound dropped from yesterday's multi-month highs today. 5
Loonie Shows Weakness After Retail Sales Report
The Canadian dollar posted mixed results on Tuesday in New York as it fell against the greenback but lacked direction with the euro. Traders pondered a report showing Canadian retail sales rose less than expected in May. 5
US Dollar On The Defensive Ahead Of Bernanke’s Testimony
The US dollar had a good start when the forex market opened in Asia on Monday and into the European trading session, inspired by the US government’s plan reported Sunday evening to help the struggling mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. 
