What to Expect From the U.S. Retail Sales Report
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High Impact Market Data/Events – 13th – 17th February
Summary of key economic data releases over the week ahead.
Australian Dollar Declines On Disappointing Sales
The Australian dollar fell further below the 1.0800 technical resistance level following a more than disappointing retail sales figure in the overnight session. Now, trading at 1.0735 against the US dollar, the Pacific currency is lower by 0.15%
Valentine's Day Gifts Sales Home and Kitchen Decor
Valentine's Day Gifts Sales Home and Kitchen Decor
World Bank loans 2012-2013 for European and central Asian
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
Major Currency Gains Dampened By Lackluster US 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
US Retail Sales, Claims Data Shows US Economy Slowing
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
Canadian Retail Sales Jump, So Does Loonie
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
Strong Retail Sales, Higher Crude to Help CAD?
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
Singapore Retail Sales Surge, Supports Singapore Dollar
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
NZDUSD Slides On Slower Services Sector, 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
FX Traders Await Economic Data, And Eurozone Resolution
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.


