Markets to Focus on Core CPI Figure in December
The U.S. consumer prices index is expected to continue its free fall in December, but close attention will be paid to the core figure as Thursday's producer prices index report suggested that it is resisting deflation pressures.
91% of Canadians say country is in recession
Nine out of 10 Canadians believe the economy is now in recession, while more than half say conditions will worsen over the next year, a poll released Wednesday said.
French December Consumer Confidence Declines to Near Record
French consumer confidence dropped to near a record low in December on concerns that companies may extend job cuts to weather the global economic slowdown.
US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Record Low in December
The US dollar edged slightly lower this morning on the release of the Conference Board’s consumer confidence survey, which reflected its worst readings since record-keeping began in 1967.
Retailers expecting a quiet January
Consumers may have done the last of their post-Christmas shopping with retailers preparing for a slow January.
Gordon Brown demands wartime spirit from UK consumers
Gordon Brown has today issued a rallying call to the UK population to show some wartime spirit in these very testing times. However, despite a number of public appeals it would appear that the general UK consumer is lacking in both confidence and
Yen Drops This Week as Japan’s Inflation Slows
The yen headed for its first weekly decline against the dollar in two months as Japan’s inflation slowed and industrial production slumped, adding to bets the central bank will pump cash into the economy at a faster pace.
Japanese consumer prices rise 1.0 percent in November
Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.0 percent in November from a year earlier while dropping 0.8 percent from the previous month, official figures showed Friday.
U.S. economy plunges
World's top economy, the United States, shrinks 0.5 percent in third quarter.
German January Consumer Confidence Stays Stable
Although at lower levels, German consumer confidence is likely to remain stable in the new year, a closely watched survey showed on Monday.
Outlook for 2009 grim in business confidence survey
The next year is shaping up to be a gloomy one for New Zealand business with the National Bank Business Outlook Survey showing a record net 22% of respondents expecting their own business activity to get worse over 2009.
US Consumer Prices Plunge 1.7 Percent
A record plunge in consumer prices in November puts pressure on the Federal Reserve to act decisively to guard against a debilitating bout of deflation.The Fed wraps up a two-day meeting Tuesday.


