posted by
Anderson
597 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
The August drop in total consumer credit was 1.75%, with so-called revolving credit (i.e. credit cards) decreasing at an annual rate of 7.2%.
posted by
euphoria
604 days ago
in EUR, Consumer
Release of stronger-than-forecast German employment data, followed by release of strong EMU 'flash' CPI, helped euro-dollar to recover through the European morning, after the early release by the Central Bank of Ireland of its funding needs for l
posted by
scorpio
605 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental, Consumer
Canada’s sluggish economy is dragging consumer confidence into a downward spiral that may threaten a nascent recovery.
posted by
tradingpip
606 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
The dollar slumped on Tuesday with prospects growing for additional monetary policy easing as U.S. economic data, including consumer confidence, remained weak.
posted by
Pete
606 days ago
in USD, Gold, Consumer
Gold prices today surged to a record high of USD 1,308.50 an ounce here, as investors concerned over a weak US consumer confidence data rushed to protect their wealth.
posted by
roldan
606 days ago
in USD, CHF, Consumer
The franc strengthened to a record against the dollar for the second time in five days as U.S. consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in seven months, stoking demand for the Swiss currency as a haven.
posted by
lilacstone
606 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Consumer
The dollar slumped on Tuesday with prospects growing for additional monetary policy easing as U.S. economic data, including consumer confidence, remained weak.
posted by
ashpotter
606 days ago
in USD, Consumer
The Conference Board is scheduled to release its consumer confidence report for September at 10:00 am ET. The survey, which is based on a survey of 5,000 US households, is expected to show that the consumer confidence index rose 52.1 in the month
posted by
Centralian
611 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental, Consumer
Canada's once reliable consumer is emerging as a weak link in the country's economic recovery and future growth prospects.
posted by
FXTimes
617 days ago
in Fundamental, Inflation, Consumer
Reports that fiscally stressed Ireland may have to ask for help from the IMF if losses at its banks continue increased risk aversion around the Euro-zone sovereign debt situation. The cost of insuring Irish bonds against default rose to a record
posted by
mattypark
617 days ago
in USD, Oil, Consumer
Global stocks wavered and oil prices sank on Friday after a sour U.S. consumer sentiment reading pricked optimism over upbeat results and outlooks from technology bellwethers Oracle and Research in Motion.
posted by
dailyjane
617 days ago
in USD, EUR, Consumer
The dollar bounced off a five-week low against the euro Friday after the Labor Department said prices at the consumer level rose modestly in August.