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First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Oanda Corp

AUD/USD – Aussie Edges Lower As RBA Releases Minutes

The Australian dollar remains under strong pressure from its US cousin, as the pair dipped below the 98 level in Tuesday’s European session. The Aussie edged lower following the release of the RBA’s most recent policy meeting. Australian CB Leading Index ... [Published OANDA Forex Blog - 1 hour ago]

Entities: US Dollar, Federal Reserve System, Oanda Corp, Australian Dollar

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 2 hours ago - 2 reports

Federal Reserve System

GBP/USD – Edges Up as Markets Eye UK Inflation Figures

The currency markets have started off the trading week with a whimper rather than a bang ,and GBP/USD has not been an exception to this trend. The pound lost over a cent on Friday, as the US dollar was broadly stronger following sharp consumer confidence ... [Published OANDA Forex Blog - 22 hours ago]

Entities: US Dollar, Federal Reserve System, Inflation

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 10 hours ago - 3 reports

Asian stock markets rise after US leading economic indicator improves for April

BANGKOK Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday.A gauge of future economic activity issued Friday rose more than expected, a sign that the worlds biggest economy is improving. Consumer confidence ... [Published Washington Post - May 20 2013]

Entities: Stock Market, Index, Durable Goods Orders

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 13 hours ago - 4 reports

Thai economy shrank 2.2% in first quarter

Thailand’s economy contracted 2.2 percent in the three months to March from the previous quarter — the first decline in more than a year — as manufacturing output fell, official data showed yesterday.The fall followed a blistering yearlong recovery from ... [Published Taipei Times Online - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Bank of Thailand, Daniel Martin, Government of Thailand

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 13 hours ago - 7 reports

Asian markets higher on US earnings

HONG KONG: Asian shares rose on Monday reflecting a bullish mood on Wall Street and extending their two-week rally, buoyed by better-than-expected US data. Tokyo stocks were up 1.47 percent, or 222.69 points, to 15,360.81, and Sydney gained 0.54 percent, ... [Published Daily Times - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Stocks, Manila, S&P 500

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 reports

Bank of Japan

At last, Japan’s government gains confidence in its economy—and so do its consumers Quartz

The Japanese economy , said the Cabinet Office earlier today, in its first upgrade of the economic assessment in two months.$ Specifically, private consumption, exports, industrial production and corporate profits among large firms are all “picking u ... [Published Yahoo! Finance - May 20 2013]

Entities: Quartz, Japan, Bank of Japan

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 reports

U.S. Bonds Cheapest Since ’90

The longest decline in Treasuries this year has left U.S. government debt the cheapest since March 2011 when measured by real yields and the best relative value compared with German bunds in more than two decades.After inflation, 10-year U.S. notes yielded ... [Published Financial Advisor Magazine - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Treasuries, yield, Jim Vogel, United States

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 2 reports

1st Ld-Writethru: U.S. dollar slips against major currencies

The U.S. dollar retreated against major currencies on Monday after scoring major gains on improved U. S. consumer confidence in the previous session.The Japanese yen rebounded from the lowest level in 4.5 years against the dollar on Monday after Japan's ... [Published Zecco - 16 hours ago]

Entities: US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Akira AMARI, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 18 hours ago - 5 reports

Retailers optimistic as sales increased in April

A RISE in shopper numbers has helped spark "cautious optimism" among retail chiefs.Figures for April show numbers increased by 1% compared with a year ago.A slight fall was recorded in empty shop numbers, with 10% lying vacant compared with 10.2% in ... [Published Herald Scotland - May 20 2013]

Entities: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Consortium

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Oil prices slide as traders take profits

Brent North Sea crude for delivery in July dropped 51 cents to $104.13 a barrel in London midday deals.New York's main contract, light sweet crude or West Texas Intermediate for June, fell 49 cents to $95.53 a barrel."It is a very quiet day in the markets ... [Published MSN Philippines - May 20 2013]

Entities: Oil Prices Lower, Brent Crude Oil, Ben Bernanke

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

London midday: Footsie flat as miners dampen ea...

The FTSE 100 had erased its early-morning gains by Monday lunchtime, as strong performances by easyJet and RBS were offset by heavy falls in the mining sector."A dearth of economic data in Europe this morning is mirrored across the Pond, giving traders ... [Published Digital Look - May 20 2013]

Entities: Mineral, London, easyJet Plc, FTSE 100, Index

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Local market follows US higher

By (Premium Client Manager, CMC Markets)20 May 2013The Australian market has made a strong start to the week, following another record breaking session in the US and signs of improving domestic consumer confidence.The University of Michigan index of consumer ... [Published Scoop - May 20 2013]

Entities: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CMC Markets, Consumer Sentiment, University of Michigan, Consumer Confidence

Quotes

...better than today," said Kent Callahan, president and CEO of the Employer Solutions and Pensions Division of Transamerica Life Insurance Company. "We had a wonderful experience with our Habitat builds last year, and we're proud to support the organization and the families it serves again."

Transamerica Once Again Teams With Habitat for Humanity in Builds Across the U.S. [Published Individual.com - 31 mins ago]

"The squeeze on consumers from higher inflation will get worse before it gets better" said Rob Wood, chief U K economist at Berenberg

UK Inflation Cools on Fall in Oil Prices [Published 4 Traders - 2 hours ago]

"Last year was an interesting year for the financial services industry, with the implementation of Retail Distributions Review (RDR) having a huge and varied impact."

The offshore market has bright spots on the horizon [Published IFAonline.co.uk - 2 hours ago]

"Looking forward it's an increasingly complicated picture," Lockhart-Smith said. "The government's trying to forge ahead with its infrastructure program but things have changed a lot for Brazil. Ten years ago it was a really bright prospect for investors but in the last 12 to 24 months things have changed completely and I don't think people are going to be looking there for much growth anymore."

Forget Bank Runs, Credit Crazy Brazil Is Heading for Trouble [Published CNBC - 3 hours ago]

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AUD/USD – Aussie Edges Lower As RBA Releases Mi... [Published OANDA Forex Blog - 1 hour ago] The Australian dollar remains under strong pressure from its US cousin, as the pair dipped below the 98 level in Tuesday’s European session. The Aussie edged lower following the release of the RBA’s most recent policy meeting. Australian CB Leading Index ...
USD/JPY – Under Pressure as Markets Eye Federal... [Published OANDA Forex Blog - 2 hours ago] USD/JPY remains under pressure in Tuesday trading, as it trades at high levels. The dollar has posted some gains, as the pair trades in the high-102 range in the European session. In economic news, it’s another quiet day in the US, as there are no fundamental ...
EUR/USD – Steady as US Fed in Spotlight [Published OANDA Forex Blog - 3 hours ago] EUR/USD has posted some gains on Monday, and the euro is holding its own, as the pair trades in the high-1.28 range. Today’s only Eurozone release is German PPI, which fell below expectations, as the trend of weak German numbers continues. In the US, ...
Report: Car sales in Europe up for first time i... [Published Autoblog - 19 hours ago] Filed under: Car Buying , Europe , UK Automotive News reports the European automotive market has posted first gain in 19 months. Germany and Spain helped push the swell thanks to higher-than-average consumer confidence, though the EU saw registrations ...
Bernanke's Testimony to Congress and FOMC Minut... [Published Zero Hedge - 21 hours ago] THE IMPORTANCE OF BERNANKE’S TESTIMONYFed chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony to Congress will be important in setting the tone for the markets (particularly the dollar, equities and US treasuries), as traders hunt for clues on when the Fed is likely to ...

Audio/Video

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SA Consumer Confidence [Published ABN Digital - YouTube - May 20 2013]
On Wall St: home is where the hope is [Published Reuters Video: Top News - Apr 30 2013]
On Wall St: home is where the hope is [Published Reuters Video: Business - Apr 30 2013]
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in April [Published FOX Business - Video - Apr 30 2013]
Europe Day Ahead: BASF, WPP take the economic t... [Published Reuters Video: Top News - Apr 25 2013]

Press Releases

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