Australian dlr rises on strong Aussie retail sales
The Australian dollar AUD=D4 jumped about 0.3 percent to $0.8945 on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected Australian retail sales and building approvals data.
Retail spending up 0.7% in July, Stocks fall
Retail spending increased by 0.7% in July, following revised increases of 0.4% in both June and May, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The Aussie strengthens on improved reports
The Australian Dollar was given a boost after upbeat data on retail sales, up 0.7%, building permits, significantly higher at 2.3% vs -0.7% exp., and a reduction of its current account balance to -5.64M vs -6.5M exp.
Rate rise looms as data 'blitzes expectations'
Stronger than expected retail trade and building approvals figures have ‘‘blitzed expectations’’ and make a rate rise by the end of the year all but certain, economists say.
Low dollar hits Delegat's profit
Wine company Delegat's Group reported a 17 percent fall in full year operating net profit to $18.9 million as global sales reached record levels but revenue was affected by the value of the New Zealand dollar.
C$ hits 7-week low on growth fears, retail data
The Canadian dollar sank on Tuesday to a 7-week low against the greenback after domestic retail sales data came in weaker than expected and risk appetite faded on growing concerns about a slowing global recovery.
Canada's Retail Sales Rise 0.1%, Led by Appliances
Canadian retail sales rose less than expected in June, as sales increases in appliance and electronics stores were offset by lower receipts at gasoline stations.
C$ hits 7-week low after retail sales disappoint
The Canadian dollar sank on Tuesday to its lowest level in seven weeks against the greenback after Canadian retail sales data came in weaker thanexpected and global risk appetite faded on growing concerns about the slowing pace of economic reco
Sterling holds gains on robust UK retail sales
Sterling held modest gains against the dollar on Thursday, boosted by surprisingly strong UK retail sales data that caught many speculators wrong-footed for a second straight session.
Retail sales post July gain, consumer prices rise
A busy month for car dealerships lifted retail sales for the first time in three months while more expensive food and gas boosted consumer prices by the most in nearly a year.
Retail sales rise slightly in U.S.
Retail sales rose slightly and the cost of living in the United States climbed in July for the first time in four months in hopeful signs that the economic recovery may be stabilizing.
US retail sales tepid, boding ill for autumn
US RETAILERS posted July sales below analysts' expectations after cutting prices to attract shoppers worried about high unemployment, a strategy that bodes ill for the back-to-school season.


