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
U.S. Dollar Preview: Where Is The U.S. Consumer?
The US consumer takes center stage today as both retail sales and consumer sentiment surveys are scheduled to be released. But, both reports aren’t on a unified growth front however. Although retail sales are expected to regain some traction fo
Round-up: US Retail Sales, UK Claimant Count, EUR Output
Today’s session saw 3 key fundamental releases. In the US, headline retail sales missed forecasts, but looking at the insides of the report, we see that “core” sales were still strong. In the UK, the number of workers filing for unemployment bene
UK July Retail Sales Add To Gloom On 3Q Outlook
(Dow Jones via #eFXnews)U.K. retail sales weakened in July to their lowest in more than a year, the Confederation of British Industry said Thursday, adding to evidence that the economy has got off to a slow start in the third quarter.
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The Economy: Retail’s Surprise, Rate Rise Looms?
Once again many market economists and media commentators have been brought undone by the economy.
Economic Market News and The Week Ahead
Traders were watching the credit markets in the past week, particularly when the Fed refused bids on half the $3.8 billion securities for sale in its auction of mortgage assets. Bonds backed by subprime mortgages were among the first to shows sig
German Banks On Board for Rollover, Retail Sales Fall, Tota
We had a good mix of data from Germany today including news that German banks were on-board for participation in a voluntary debt rollover as part of a second Greek bailout. On the data front we saw retail sales fall sharply in May, and the numbe
Binary Options Daily Setup – October 5th 2011
Today’s trading opportunities include events from Japan, Australia, U.K. and the U.S. that are the highlights of today’s binary options setups. 3 events are awaiting traders today that can provide excellent trading opportunities. Pay attention to
RIKSBANK WATCH: Data Send Mixed Messages On Rate Path
(Dow Jones via #eFXnews.com)A slew of data Thursday has muddied the outlook for the Swedish economy, with retail sales and unemployment figures showing strength while the closely watched consumer confidence indicator drops to its lowest level
EUR Brushes off Retail Sales, Portugal Bailout Talk, Rallies
The EUR/USD was able to brush off some negative fundamentals – a poor retail sales report as well as the announcement of the terms of the bailout for Portugal – and recouped its earlier losses. Expectations are building for a hawkish Trichet and
Retail Sales Break Recent Downtrend with July Release
For a second day in a row we have positive fundamental data from the US, this time in the form of solid retail sales for the month of July. coupled with the better trend in jobless claims increase in consumer spending to help alleviate some of th
SPX 500 - Tuesday 11-29-11
The Italian bond auction has pushed equities upwards as “risk-on” trading continues.


