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Better than expected Retail Sales can’t save the Pound
The July UK sales data was much better than expected. However, with the worse inflation data and employment data this week, combined with a strong US Dollar, couldn’t hold up GBP/USD and the pair may be headed for its lowest level since July 14th!
Retail Sales data mixed ; USD/JPY continues higher
The July headline Retail Sales print was slightly weaker; however, the core print was stronger. Due to the mixed data, USD/JPY continued its overnight path higher as price broke out of a descending wedge.
European Open: UK CPI up next, USD/JPY holds 134 ahead of retail sales
With peak inflation remaining a key theme for traders, attention now turns to UK CPI data at 07:00 BST.
Index in focus: All eyes on 34K for Dow traders
Why this week’s price action could set the trading bias for US indices heading into September and beyond...
Currency Pair of the Week: GBP/USD
With the UK CPI and employment data this week, along with a China rate cut and US housing data, manufacturing data, and retail sales, GBP/USD could be in for some volatility.
Does the strong Retail Sales data check the box for higher rates?
“Never bet against the American consumer” is a phrase that has been thrown around the street, and June’s data shows why.
US Retail Sales: Is inflation affecting the US consumer?
The main culprit for the lower print was a decrease in new car and trucks.
US Retail sales beats (for now), Nasdaq looks set to mean revert
We suspect the Nasdaq can break its 6-week bearish decline, and better than expected retail sales may have provided an early catalyst.
US Consumer still spending despite high inflation; EUR/USD
Anyone who is worried about the effects that inflation will have on household spending can take a deep breath for another month as April’s Retail Sales data continued to be strong.
US Retail Sales solid for January
There is an adage on Wall Street: “Never underestimate the American consumer", which appears appropriate for January's retail sales data
US bad data dump; but it’s inflation that matters!
The US released a host of December economic data this morning, and all missed BIGLY.
The Aussie rallies on strong retail trade
Punchy retail data sent the Aussie higher across the board. Yet with US CPI expected to rise further tomorrow, the upside may be limited for AUD/USD.
US Retail Sales weak and UK CPI stronger, but the focus is on FOMC
Don’t forget about the BOE meeting tomorrow!
“Cyber Week” sales slip: Can Amazon (AMZN) hold $3500?
US consumers are estimated to have spent $10.7B on Cyber Monday, a -1.4% decline from last year’s reading.
Three key themes to watch for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021
As the three themes below imply, there’s a strong case for a stronger-than-usual holiday shopping period this year
Retail Sales strong despite higher inflation; DXY, EUR/USD
Even in the face of 30-year highs in the Consumer price Index (CPI), the American consumer is willing to spend
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“Retail Week” in focus: WMT, TGT, HD, LOW and more
Between the US, UK, and Canadian retail sales reports, as well as earnings reports from Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD), and Lowes (LOW), it’s pretty clear that next week will be “Retail Week”
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European Open: The Swissy Probes June’s High, UK Retail Sales Up Next
The Swissy (USD/CHF) enjoyed its most bullish day in 3-month yesterday, and just the June high stands in its way of an extended run (if consumer sentiment allows).
Retail Sales strong beat; US Dollar bid continues
This morning’s data gave a boost to the already strong performance in DXY
European Open: USD Stands Firm, UK Retail Sales Up Next
There was very little in the way of retracements for dollar bulls overnight, as traders held onto their positions whilst the dollar sat pretty at its 9-month high.
Coronavirus hits US Retail Sales; US Dollar bid
The delta variant has raised caution to consumers who has been taking advantage of the reopening
European Open: UK Employment, Powell and US Retail Sales in Focus
Traders will keep an eye on the UK’s claimant count for BOE clues, ahead of US retail sales and a virtual event for Jerome Powell for Fed (and therefore USD) watchers.