posted by
ctrlaltdel
1 day 9 hours ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
Fears of a double dip in US house prices have not dented consumer confidence in the world's largest economy, new figures show.
posted by
strawberry
1 day 12 hours ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in August, but the mood is still gloomy amid job worries, according to a monthly survey.
posted by
domyouji
1 day 16 hours ago
in USD, Consumer
Copper trimmed earlier losses on Tuesday after US consumer confidence data showed a modest rise in August but failed to press higher on the back of persistent nervousness over the pace of global economic recovery.
posted by
mattypark
2 days ago
in USD, Consumer
US stock markets are poised to have a weaker open on Tuesday morning as traders await for data on consumer confidence, housing prices, and manufacturing. Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting is also scheduled to be released thi
posted by
orpphil
2 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
Traders will be focusing today on the Consumer Confidence report from the US, as well as the minutes from the Fed's most recent meeting.
posted by
osker
2 days ago
in USD, Trade, Consumer
The U.S. can continue to spend on infrastructure and education while reducing its debt, said Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, the chamber’s second-ranking Democrat.
posted by
roldan
2 days ago
in AUD, Fundamental, Consumer
The US Commerce Department report of a meager 0.4 percent rise in consumer spending set the Australian dollar to start off at a lower value.
posted by
mintchocolate
2 days ago
in GBP, Consumer
U.K. consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in August for the first time in six months in a sign that rebounding economic growth is cheering shoppers, a report by GfK NOP Ltd. showed.
posted by
mintchocolate
2 days ago
in GBP, Consumer
The GfK August consumer confidence index reached -18 points in August 2010 following -22 the previous month. This result is better-than expected as forecast was around -24. This is the first time since February that we have seen the overall confi
posted by
delioncourt
3 days ago
in Inflation, Consumer
When we talk about "inflation" we usually refer to a rise in the cost of living, measured in pounds and pence. There are two key elements to calculating a rise in the cost of living. First, we need to get a sense of what people spend their money
posted by
usdtradesko
6 days ago
in JPY, Fundamental, Consumer
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 17th month and household spending rose less than forecast, driving stocks lower on concern that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering.
posted by
chuzzle
7 days ago
in EUR, Fundamental, Consumer
German consumer sentiment remained strong in August as very good news on the economic development and continued positive reports on the labour market put the public in good mood.