posted by
Flexie
524 days ago
in AUD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
The Australian government has launched an inquiry into online shopping as Australia's big retailers claim they are losing billions of dollars to international websites.
posted by
FXTimes
529 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
While the USD was pressured overnight, heading into today’s US reports, it perked up, especially against the JPY and GBP, and the EUR as well. US retail sales were stronger than expected, and producer prices showed a jump in inflation. That helpe
posted by
stephenie
530 days ago
in NZD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
Retail sales data published earlier today showed a much larger than expected monthly drop of 2.5% in October and this news sent the NZD crashing with AUD/NZD trading at multi-year highs close to 1.3300.
posted by
chloegurl
530 days ago
in NZD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
The New Zealand dollar lost ground against its major rivals in early Asian deals on Tuesday after a government report showed that the nation's retail sales in October slumped to its lowest level in more than 13 years.
posted by
manicmondays
531 days ago
in USD, EUR, Retail Sales
The dollar strengthened against the euro for a third day before data tomorrow that may show U.S. retail sales climbed for a fifth-consecutive month.
posted by
FXTimes
541 days ago
in EUR, Fundamental, Retail Sales
Currency markets were in a state of consolidation in overnight trading even as equities in Asia and Europe extended the recent gains in stocks. Traders await the press conference with ECB President Trichet for further direction, especially in Eur
posted by
babyblue
541 days ago
in USD, AUD, Retail Sales
Retail sales fell away in October, dropping 1.1 per cent seasonally adjusted, against expectations for a 0.5 per cent rise.
posted by
Tantan
542 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
Cyber Monday sales totaled $1.028 billion, up 16 percent from Cyber Monday 2009’s $887 million. Online sales on Black Friday, Nov. 26, totaled $648 million, up 9 percent. Thanksgiving Day, traditionally a slow day for e-commerce, saw online sales
posted by
peppercorn
544 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
Although traditional brick-and-mortar retailers saw strong Black Friday demand on the whole, this morning they are falling, while online retailers like Amazon.com (AMZN) ride the wave of Cyber Monday enthusiasm.
posted by
Burum
546 days ago
in USD, Oil, Retail Sales
Many Americans are determined not to let higher gas be the Grinch that spoils their holiday spending plans.
posted by
closingtrade
546 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Retail Sales
As retailers look for their best holiday season in three years, deals that are less generous could make them less vulnerable to steep discounts later in the season and bode well for their margins. Early anecdotes showed markdowns of 30% to 50% we
posted by
oldgerry
547 days ago
in USD, Retail Sales, Employment
If you're working like a normal person or staying in like a smart person today, it's safe to say it's worth some dollars to you to pick up gifts without getting your ribs broken or your name cursed by a hard-elbowed granny fierce.