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"Australian retail sales unexpectedly declined in December, the first drop in six months, as consumers spent less at grocers and on dining out in an economy where employment growth stalled last year.
S..."
"Euro in forex tradingEuro is falling today, in spite of the general inclination toward risk appetite right now. The latest news out of the eurozone is providing disappointment, and that is sending the..."
"Japan’s Core Consumer Price Index declined 0.1 % The figure came after Tokyo’s CPI 0.4% decline a month earlier. Coupled with a 1.2% drop in Retail Sales due to a strong yen that makes Jap..."
"Chinese growth slowed less sharply than feared last quarter. December industrial production and retail sales also eclipsed expectations. The ZEW Institute released much better-than-forecast meas..."
"Should we be questioning if US data is beginning to top out? This week, US releases were less than enthusiastic, with jobless claims rising smartly and retail sales disappointing. The steady improveme..."
"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis
EUR
Greece faced a decline in the retail sales in October, according to official data. The retail sales decreased by 10.8% in October on an annual basis after declining..."
"U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in November registering a 0.2 percent increase versus an expected 0.6 percent gain. November’s result was the weakest in five months.
?Sales are growing..."
"EUR/USD was trading flat at the beginning of today’s trading session, but in the second half of the session rapidly declined and remained weak as of&..."
"There are central bank monetary policy meetings next week in the United States, Norway, and Switzerland. Featured data releases are Japan’s quarterly business “Tankan” survey..."
"November ended in a flurry of good North American data cheer. Prior to today, investors learned of much stronger-than-forecast on-year growth in holiday retail sales during the post-Thanksgiving..."
"Despite Euro-yields trading within striking distance of their record highs, the US FI market has managed to back away from its record low yields for a second-consecutive day. The US price curve droppe..."
"Canadian retail sales rose twice as fast as economists forecast in September on purchases of new trucks and higher gasoline prices. Sales grew 1 percent to a seasonally adjusted C$38.2 billion ($36.8..."
"Stronger data in the US persists; not a trend yet, but certainly something to keep policy makers happy in this climate of Euro unpredictability. US retail sales are starting the quarter surprisingly s..."
"Fundamental market overview
EUR
The Euro Zone economy grew 0.2 percent in the third quarter compared to the previous three months fuelling concerns the bloc may slide into recession in forthcoming mo..."
"U.S. retail sales increased 0.5 percent, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday, after rising 1.1 percent in September. That was above economists’ expectations for a 0.3 percent rise. In a sepa..."
"The Canadian dollar gained on its U.S. counterpart on news that Canadian retail sales rose more than expected in August to gain 0.5 percent for the month. The Bank of Canada is also expected to hold i..."
"U.S retail sales for the month of September beat predictions rising 1.1 percent compared to estimates of 0.7 percent. September’s result was also a strong improvement over the previous months 0..."
"High beta currencies rise on forex traders' optimismThe Aussie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining on global optimism. Forex traders are feeling more optimistic today, a..."
"The table below compares the latest U.S., euro zone, Japanese and British estimated unemployment rates and on-year percentage changes of industrial production, retail sales, real GDP, and CPI inflatio..."
"Loonie down in forex tradingCanadian retail sales have proved disappointing, dropping more than the expected 0.3%. Canadian auto sales also disappointed, remaining steady at 0%, rather than showing th..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-09-22 09:34
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"Central bank meetings are scheduled next week in Switzerland, India, and New Zealand. The Bank of Japan releases meeting minutes. The U.S. will be releasing many potentially market-moving data..."
"Following a disastrous first quarter in which the economy declined by 0.9 percent as floods and massive storms ravaged large parts of the country, Australia’s Gross Domestic Product Product (GDP..."
"EUR/USD was moving today without any particular pattern. It was falling at the start of the trading session, reversed its downward trend only to fall again. Currently the ..."
"U.S. retail sales for July had the best showing in four months gaining 0.5 percent from the month before. The improvement comes at a time when employment appears to be weakening while market volatilit..."
"What a week, and its only Friday morning. The market still has some data to chew on before one can sit back and figure what all this really means. The Central Bank thoughts and threats, swing?s in equ..."
"Economic information and forex trading newsThe U.S. dollar is down a bit in currency trading on the FX market today. The FX market is largely in consolidation mode after a crazy week on the financial..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-08-12 09:51
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"Swiss franc, U.S. dollar lower in currency tradingThe forex markets are consolidating today after a wild ride this week. Financial market volatility has been high, and markets from commodities to curr..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-08-12 09:46
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"Retail sales in Japan have risen for the first time since the earthquake and tsunami hit the country in March.
According to the latest official data, retail sales rose 1.1% in June from a year earlier..."
"EUR/USD erased its gains today on concerns that the European sovereign-debt crisis is spreading. The US PPI was negative last month, but retail sales unexpectedly grew and jobless..."
"US retail sales for June increased by just 0.1 percent as consumers continue to battle with elevated unemployment and a slowing economy. Total sales however, were boosted by an unexpected increase in..."
"Chinese data on consumer prices, producer prices, money and bank lending growth, industrial production, retail sales, fixed asset investment, and real GDP will be released next week. Policymaker..."
"A 1.1 percent decline in Eurozone retail sales is the latest indicator to suggest the Eurozone economy is likely entering a weak period – the fact that Germany led the way in taking retail sales..."
"Moody’s is warning that Chinese banks may hold more problematic loans than generally realized. Service sector purchasing manager survey results show loss of momentum. Euroland suffers bigg..."
"A surprise 0.6 percent decrease in monthly retail sales could convince the Reserve Bank of Australia to hold off on an interest rate hike. The decline in May’s retail sales marked the largest dr..."
"Stronger than expected Chinese growth data has given a slight boost to risk appetite. Growth in Chinese industrial output (+13.3%) and fixed asset investment (+25.8%) remains robust and above market e..."
"Risk sensitive currencies continue to be pulled in either direction by risk and aversion trading strategies. There seems little conviction in investors? actions, with some currency moves remaining mod..."
"Greenback in currency tradingU.S. inflation numbers came in higher than expected, continuing the data from yesterday that shows that something is happening with the economy. Retails sales were higher..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-05-13 10:34
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
inflation,
retail sales,
trading
"EUR/USD traded flat today without any major moves to either side, but the currency tends to weaken at present time. The reports today showed that the US economic recovery..."
"U.S. retail sales rose for the ninth straight month in March climbing another 0.4 percent in addition to the 1.1 percent gain in February. The sales increases are attributed to a growing consumer con..."
"Despite all the event and geopolitical concerns, there remains a healthy tolerance for risk in the market. Investors believe that the EUR is less exposed to a decline in risk appetite. Trichet and com..."
"Caution from Moody's also affects U.K. poundThe sterling is lower in currency trading on the FX market today as concerns about Britain's economy are brought into focus. Indeed, the latest retail sales..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-03-24 10:02
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
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forex trading,
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inflation,
market,
pound,
rate,
retail sales,
trading
"Supported by steady commodity prices, the Canadian dollar was higher against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday morning, but off its highs as Canadian retail sales data for January came in lower than exp..."
"Sterling in forex tradingU.K. pound is getting a boost in currency trading on the FX market today as risk appetite prevails. Higher equities, including in the U.S., are helping the sterling in forex t..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-03-21 09:58
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forex trading,
fx market,
market,
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"EUR/USD regained some strength after it dropped earlier today as the earthquake in Japan spurred Forex traders to buy safer currencies. We had reports of the growing reta..."
"EUR/USD heads higherEuro headed a little lower earlier, right after the Japanese earthquake, on concerns about safety. However, with the U.S. stock market recovering, and hopes for retail sales, the e..."
"With a severe earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan, waves reaching as far as Hawaii and talk of Portugal requiring a bailout if Germany votes no on expanding the EFSF, we would be surprised if risk ap..."
"A slew of negative economic surprises along with an unexpected downgrade of Spain by Moody?s pushed risk FX lower through most of Asian and European session Top Stories Moody's downgrades Spain sendi..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 08:24
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currencies,
currency,
economy,
employment,
finance,
gold,
industrial production,
inflation,
long position,
market,
oil,
point,
rate,
report,
retail sales,
trade balance
"FX360.com | The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led to relatively quiet trading in the foreign exchange market. The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 10:21
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point,
pound,
rate,
report,
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trading
"fx360.com With the rally in equities, the pullback in commodity prices and the rise in Treasury yields, the improvement in risk appetite should have driven the dollar lower. USD: NERVOUSNESS REIGNS &..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 20:25
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"Swissie down in currency tradingThe Swiss franc is falling dramatically against other major currencies today as the latest news out of the region is reported. Retail sales in Switzerland are down, and..."
"Falling auto sales were mostly responsible for the 0.2 percent decline in Canada’s retail sales during the month of December. Despite the decrease in spending, the Canadian economy is still expe..."
"U.K. pound gains in forex tradingThe sterling is higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to the latest economic data. Positive economic data, including better than expected retail sa..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2011-02-18 11:48
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"Central bank decisions have been announced in Japan, Sweden and Turkey. Euroland fourth-quarter GDP figures were weaker than forecast. The United States released retail sales, import price..."
"Dollar down against euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market. Greenback is lower as economic news slows things down for the dollar, and as good news in..."
"Economy has a ways to goJanuary retail sales disappointed analysts today. They did rise, but not as much as expected. Some were hoping for some carryover from the holiday season, and optimism by U.S..."
"Canadian GDP calculated from the supply-side industrial level rose 0.4% in November, the best monthly advance since March. GDP was also 3.0% higher than a year earlier. Very robust monthly..."
"A 0.8 percent decline in retail sales brought about by rising consumer prices triggered the fourth straight day of losses for the British pound. The decline was the worse on record for a December when..."
"Euro overcoming some strugglesThe euro is strengthening against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Helped along by a global economic recovery that seems to be speeding up (..."
"U.S. retailers? 2010 holiday sales jumped 5.5 percent for the best performance in five years as shoppers snapped up clothing and jewelry at Macy?s Inc., Tiffany & Co. and other stores.
Retail sal..."
"It?s a market given that helicopter Ben will not announce any new policy measures this afternoon. Mind you, we should never say never in a vulnerable environment. Today’s FOMC decision is likely..."
"Greenback lower in currency tradingThere is expected to be a great deal of economic data today, but it is not likely to help the U.S. dollar much in forex trading on the currency market. Instead, the..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-12-14 08:17
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pound,
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trading
"Fresh back from vacation in the Sunny Caribbean - here are some trades that I like off the bat:
1) Short AUD - After last week’s disappointing GDP, retail sales, service and manufacturing PMI re..."
"The Australian dollar fell against most of the major currencies on news that both retail sales and imports into Australia declined last month. The Australian dollar fell 0.4 percent to 96.41 U.S. cen..."
"In November, the fear of a new U.S. recession receded, helped by upbeat retail sales and labor market data. In contrast, the euro area was subjected to intensifying centrifugal forces amid contr..."
"Why monetize debt and debase the currency now of all times? The decision is turning into an ?abysmal failure?. Even before the Fed made their QE2 announcement, data was strengthening and yesterday?s U..."
"EUR/USD extended its decline today as Europe remains plagued by fears of a sovereign-debt crisis. Reports from the US were mixed as retail sales grew more than expected..."
"October’s retail sales jumped 1.2 percent over September just as America heads into the holiday buying season. The increase, the most in seven months, is being hailed as a sign that the American..."
"Economic worries in the euro zone send the greenback higherThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion sets in. Indeed, economic concerns in the eur..."
"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe greenback is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to economic data that encourages favoring other currencies over the dollar. Indeed, the U..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-10-07 09:30
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currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
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employment,
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market,
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trading
"Retail sales in the UK continued to slide in August, falling to their lowest level since January. August’s 0.5 percent decline from July suggests consumers are continuing to exercise caution and..."
"The euro slid versus the dollar earlier as the confidence in Europe’s economy worsened but now returned to its opening level and continues to rise. There..."
"Retail sales in the US rose 0.4 percent after a 0.3 percent in July. This is the largest gain in five months and is easing concerns that the American economy could fall back into recession.
“It..."
"I was on the Business News Network this morning talking about today’s developments including the Japanese elections, the prospect of intervention, the UK CPI numbers, the reason why euro is weak..."
"Retail sales for the eurozone region rose slightly in July, gaining 0.1 percent after a 0.2 percent gain in June. Several of the smaller member nations recorded more significant gains including a 3.0..."
"Canadian retail sales rose to $35.9 billion in June – a 0.1 percent increase in May’s number. In terms of retail sales volume however, the gain was 0.9 percent. Overall, retail sales rose..."
"The rate of growth in the Canadian economy slowed in July, falling to 0.4 percent from 0.7 percent the previous month. Most sectors continued to show increases, although Retail Sales fell by 0.6 perce..."
"China?s industrial output rose the least in 11 months, retail sales growth eased and new loans climbed less than estimated, adding to signs that a slowdown in the world?s third-biggest economy is deep..."
"Forex trading forecst for the sterlingThe U.K. pound has tumbled in currency trading against the U.S. dollar, thanks to the latest retail sales out of Britain. Indeed, the latest news shows that consu..."
"U.S. dollar remains somewhat weak in currency tradingForex traders and others are looking for some direction today as uncertainty sets in. U.S. unemployment claims are on the rise again, after predict..."
"EUR/USD retreats on currency marketThe euro is pulling back in forex trading on the currency market today as concerns about the economy become uppermost. Euro has been falling against the U.S. dollar..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 08:31
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currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
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retail sales,
trading
"For many it?s painful seeing the EUR drag itself higher. The currency is trading with a lack of conviction, but as a necessity, the ?lesser of two evils?, now that the market is shying away from the d..."
"A weaker-than-expected retail sales report took the steam out of the dollar on Wednesday despite an encouraging start to the so-called “earnings week” rally. The euro managed to climb abov..."
"Further evidence that the US recovery is losing steam came today in the form of the latest retail sales results. According to the Commerce Department, retail sales fell 0.5 percent in June, after decl..."
"Greenback higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is retaining some of its strength in currency trading on the FX market with the news that retail sales were lower in June. Indeed, the news that U.S. c..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 10:04
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
pound,
report,
retail sales,
trading
"Here are the top 3 things that could affect how currencies trade this week in order of importance:
1. U.S. Retail Sales Report
The most important event risk this week is the U.S. retail sales rep..."
"Fed may soften some of its forecast factors for the U.S. economyThe U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee begins a two-day policy meeting today, and there is speculation about what will come out..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 10:26
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forex trading,
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rate,
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retail sales,
trading
"The British pound received a boost from the monthly retail sales report showing that sales rose 0.6 percent in May. This beat predictions of just 0.1 percent, and helped push the pound to $1.4820 at 1..."
"The euro suffers volatility today after three days of gains against the U.S. dollar as it initially rose, then experienced a sharp decline and now resides near the o..."
"Yesterday’s gains in North American stocks could be in jeopardy in light of the 1.2 percent decline is US Retail Sales. This is the largest single-month decline in eight months casting doubt on..."
"May proved to be a very strong month for Germany as unemployment declined and retail sales rebounded. Unemployment fell to 7.7 percent from 8.1 percent in April, while Retail Sales ticked up by a seas..."
"Canadian real GDP re-intensified at the end of the first quarter, advancing 0.6% on month in March after an increase of 0.2% in February. That was the fourth time in five months in which GDP gre..."
"An unexpected jump in auto sales helped boost Canada’s March retail sales to a 2.1 percent increase over the previous month. This is the largest single-month increase in five years, with eight o..."
"US retail sales beat expectations in April, rising 0.4 percent after jumping a revised 2.1 percent in March. This marks the seventh straight month of increases in consumer spending.
It was a surprise..."
"EUR/USD in currency tradingThe euro is tanking in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as fallout from the Greek bailout continues. There are widespread concerns that the euro zone is loading u..."
"Is Bernanke holding the dollar back?There have been some concerns about Ben Bernanke's refusal to raise interest rates. Indeed, there are worries that Bernanke is in denial about the improvements made..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-15 09:33
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trading
"EUR/USD failed to go up significantly today and retreated even before reaching the Monday’s high level, as the fundamental indicators hinted a soon rate hike in..."
"Retail sales unable to boost greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market this morning as forex traders look for higher returns. Even the improved retail sale..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 09:34
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currency,
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dollar,
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trading
"The Monetary Council of the Narodowy Bank decided as expected to keep its seven-day reference rate at 3.5%, where such has been since mid-2009. Officials released a statement that predicted slow..."
"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarAfter relative strength, the U.S. dollar is moving lower in currency trading on the FX market. For now, forex traders are assuming that the EU summit will come up wit..."
"U.S. dollar in forex trading todayCautious optimism appears to be the trend for today, as forex traders and other investors consider the possibilities for tomorrow's Fed policy statement. The FOMC beg..."
"The EUR/USD currency pair reached its maximum level since February 11th today before the report on the retail sales was released in U.S. It showed a better than expected..."
"U.S. Retail Sales increased more than expected in February. According to the Commerce Department, consumers pushed sales higher by 0.3 percent, while sales excluding automobiles, rose 0.8 percent.
?Th..."
"Pound heads higher in forex tradingThe sterling is strengthening in currency trading on the FX market today. Indeed, the pound is heading higher in forex trading as risk appetite makes an appearance..."
"Boost comes from sovereign debt fear abatement, U.S. retail salesThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as things improve in terms of global economic data. Helping th..."
"Highlights from the data calendar next week are Japanese GDP (first revision), industrial production in Britain and Euroland, U.S. retail sales, Canadian and Australian monthly labor market reports, a..."
"Japanese manufacturers increased production at the fastest pace since May and retail sales snapped a 16-month slump, signaling the recovery is intact even as the government calls for more action to fi..."
"My favorite long term forex trade is short GBP/AUD. From both a technical and fundamental basis, the currency should be headed lower.
Based upon the recent trend of economic data including the highe..."
"Weather will play havoc with market data over the next few weeks. Next month?s NFP report is expected to bring a few surprises after Feb.?s unexpected snow dump along the Easter sea board. This mornin..."
"Poor winter weather drove UK retail sales down by 1.8% between December and January, the sharpest drop in 18 months, official figures have shown.
The fall was more than three times faster than analyst..."
"The EUR/USD currency pair is ending this week posting a decline as economic data published in Europe was again less optimistic than in the U.S., after retail sales a..."
"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is solid today in forex trading on the currency market as a number of factors come into play. First of all, spending in December turns out to have b..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 12:16
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retail sales,
trading
"Australian retail sales slipped in December as consumers recovered from a spending binge the previous month but sales for the whole fourth quarter were up strongly, making a healthy contribution to ec..."