posted by
stockmarket
122 days ago
in Retail Sales
World Bank loans 2012-2013 for European and central Asian countries : The World Bank said on Wednesday it would make $27 billion (17 billion pound) available in funding over the next two years to eastern European and central Asian countries
posted by
forexalliancecom
135 days ago
in USD, Special, Retail Sales
In a surprising release, the US Commerce Department revealed that retail sales rose less than expected in the month of December. With US economic growth stunted, consumers looking for a deal hit the shopping malls and stores early, in the month
posted by
FXTimes
135 days ago
in Fundamental, Retail Sales, Employment
Today's US retail sales and jobless claims data was a key indication that the recent narrative that the US economy's recovery is gaining momentum is likely over. Instead the momentum may now be reversing and the idea that the US can "decouple" fr
posted by
forexalliancecom
157 days ago
in CAD, Special, Retail Sales
The Canadian dollar rose for the second straight session following better than expected retail sales for the world’s ninth largest economy. Heading into the close, the Canadian dollar is trading at 1.0261 against the US dollar, up from a low of
posted by
FXTimes
157 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
In today session we had 2 key developments which should favor the Canadian dollar – not only in today session but also in the coming weeks. The two reports were stronger-than-expected retail sales as well as a jump in oil prices. The USD/CAD test
posted by
forexalliancecom
163 days ago
in USD, Special, Retail Sales
The Singapore dollar received a boost early in the session following better than anticipated retail sales data for the month of October. According to Statistics Singapore, sales surged by an annualized increase of 8.5% – compared to September’s
posted by
forexalliancecom
194 days ago
in NZD, Special, Retail Sales
New Zealand dollar gains were non-existent on the session, following the currency’s slide from an overnight 79.14 high. Perpetuating the session’s losses was a relatively disappointing Bank of New Zealand – Business NZ Performance of Service Ind
posted by
forexalliancecom
213 days ago
in EUR, Special, Retail Sales
As tidbits of information regarding the potential resolution to the European financial crisis trickle in on the news ticker, currency traders will also be eyeing a handful of data releases in the session.
posted by
FXTimes
221 days ago
in GBP, Fundamental, Retail Sales
The UK consumer continues to be squeezed by high inflation, weak wage growth, and a labor market that is deteriorating. In Thursday's European session the UK releases its September reading on retail sales – a key component of overall household sp
posted by
FXTimes
221 days ago
in GBP, Fundamental, Retail Sales
The Pound has come under increased pressure in today's session, with the GBP/USD pair sliding through its overnight support and hitting fresh lows for the week. The fundamental picture continues to weigh on the pound, as inflation hit a 3-year hi
posted by
FXTimes
225 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
Retail sales figure today were better than expected. Headline sales rose 1.1% in September beating expectations of a 0.8% increase. The core number which excludes auto sales – also was up better-than-expected at 0.6%. This should help boost risk
posted by
FXTimes
226 days ago
in Fundamental, Sentiment, Retail Sales
Following such strong gains over the last seven sessions in many of our key currency pairs Friday sets up as an important barometer. Do we see some further profit taking - like the action we saw today - or does the risk-on trade and the anti-USD