China’s inflation rate rose by 5.3% during April
According to the Statistics Bureau in Beijing, the Consumer Price index of China inclined during April by 5.3% (Y-2-Y).
Weekly outlook for May 30 to June 3
Here is an economic news calendar for the week of May 30th to June 3rd that highlights the main news items and reports related to US, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Preview: ECB Rate Decision – 3 “What-If?” Scenarios
With macro data pointing to weaker growth and inflation to fall below the ECB target, the central bank is likely to lower rates in tomorrow’s meeting. The question is will it be a 25 basis point cut, or if the ECB – sensing danger ahead – does a
FOMC: Some Shift in Inflation Expectations, Extended Languae
The FOMC finished its interest rate meeting and held rates steady as expected. The focus was on how the Fed assessed the economic recovery, what its saw in regards to inflation, and what clues today’s statement had in regards to exit strategy. Wh
NZDUSD Jumps On Stable Labor Cost Index
New Zealand dollar buyers surfaced on the Asian session following the release of an uplifting labor cost report in Wellington. According to Statistics New Zealand’s quarterly survey, wages remained higher by 0.5% for the third three months of th
FOREX FOCUS: Fed Makes Dollar Even More Of A Buy
(Dow Jones via eFXnews) That was a buy, not a sell, signal from the Fed.On the face of it, the dollar's sell off on the Fed's decision to adopt a 2% inflation target and preserve its ultra-easy monetary policy "until at least late 2014" was p
german inflation rate forecast 2012- 2013
As usual, the Federal Statistics Office provided few details on price developments with the flash release.
EUR CPI Higher in Apr. But Inflation Dents GER Retail Sales
Inflation in the Euro-zone climbed in April, surprising forecasts to the upside. The annual rate of the CPI is now running at 2.8%, stronger than the 2.7% seen in March. It's the highest inflation rate since October 2008. Higher inflation can den
Barrage of Data (CPI, Jobs, Sales, BOE Report) to Weaken GBP
The fundamental docket is busy for the UK this week with reports on inflation, retail sales, and employment as well as the BOE Quarterly Inflation Report. This mix of reports should weigh on the GBP. If the indicators were to hit expectations we
Trichet Boosts EUR With Talk of "Strong Vigilance"
The currency markets continue to await the austerity vote on Greece, but in the meanwhile we did remember why the EUR had been so strong up until the latest act in the Greece saga which erupted at the beginning of May, and that was the fact that
Euro Pushes Forward with Inflation
The first release of CPI figures for March show that prices are rising at an annual rate of 2.6%, significantly higher than 2.4% that was reported last month and that was expected now. This gives a lot of food for the hawks at the ECB. Will we se
RIKSBANK WATCH: Question Mark Over Rate Rises
(Dow Jones via #eFXnews.com)The minutes of the latest Riksbank monetary policy meeting, released this week, were taken as a sign of the bank's determination to raise rates well into 2012 but this resolve could be


