The euro exchange rate is trading weaker against the U.S. dollar, although it regained some of the lost ground earlier. Note that the drop in the value of the single currency was even out strong GDP data for the euro zone, Germany and France. As it became known, eurozone GDP in the 2nd quarter, up 0.3% compared with the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, GDP Monetary Union fell by 0.7%. The results were better than expected by experts who predicted the growth of the first indicator by 0.2%, and the fall of the second - by 0,8%.
According to revised data, in the 1st quarter of the euro zone economy falling relative to the fourth quarter was 0.3%, not 0.2% as previously expected.
The most significant increase in GDP was recorded in Germany and France, which are the largest in the eurozone. The German economy grew by 0.7%, while experts predicted growth of 0.6%. The French economy for the period increased by 0.5%, analysts were expecting a 0.2% rise.
Note that in the course of trade was influenced by the U.S. data, although to a lesser extent.
The Labor Department said producer prices in the U.S. unexpectedly remained unchanged in July, as rising pharmaceutical costs offset the fall in energy prices.
According to the report, the producer price index was flat in July after a 0.8% increase in June. Economists had expected the index to rise by 0.4%.
Basic producer price index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1% in July after rising 0.2% the previous month. According to expectations, the underlying index should have grown by 0.2%. The index of producer prices for cars in July fell by 1.1%. The index of producer prices for energy carriers in July fell by 0.2%. The index of producer prices for raw materials in July rose by 1.2%. The index of producer prices for intermediate goods in July remained unchanged.
Value of the pound has risen substantially against the dollar, which was associated with the release of data on the labor market and the publication of minutes of the Bank of England.
In July, the unemployment rate in Britain fell by 29.2 million, exceeding the median forecast of -14.3 million and were better than the result of the June -29.4 million (restated). Unemployment rate by ILO standards in the three months to June remained at around 7.8%.
As shown by the Bank of England meeting minutes from July 31-August 1, members of the MPC voted unanimously to maintain the interest rate at around 0.5%.
Meanwhile, transparent communication policy, proposed by Mark Carney, and assuming that the Central Bank will not raise rates from the current level as long as inflation in the next 18-24 months will not fall under the 2.5% mark, won the support of 8 members. Martin Weale voted against the adoption of the new policy, explaining it by the fact that the "preferred to him in the time range of the inflation forecast is shorter than what was proposed."
All members of the MPC unanimously in favor of keeping the size of the previous program of asset purchases (£ 375 billion). However, some members of the MPC noted that you may need additional stimulus, but this will depend on the first effects of the policy of transparency.
In addition, the report showed that all members of the MPC considered market expectations for a rate hike, "Central Bank forecasts inappropriate" for the British economy.
The Australian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart, which has helped the publication of positive data on Australia.
As the results of recent studies that have been presented today Melbourne Institute and Westpac, in the current month Australian consumer sentiment index rose because the last rate cut, it seems, has led to the fact that people have become more confident in their financial opportunities that promises growth consumption in the coming months. According to a report, in the month of August consumer sentiment index rose by 3.5%, reaching a level of 105.7 in this case. In addition, it was reported that over the past 12 months, the index increased by 9.4%.
In addition, the data showed that on issues of family finances compared to last year growth in August was an impressive 13%. At the same time, it became known that the rate of Finance forecast for the next 12 months increased by 9.7%, as compared to August last year, an increase of 23%.
We also add that the index, which tracks expectations for the economy over the next 12 months also increased significantly - by 5.5%, while respondents were more careful in the forecast for the next five years.
European stocks rose for a fifth day, extending an 11-week high, as a report showed the euro area’s economy emerged from a record-long recession in the second quarter.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.3 percent to 308.77 at 4:30 p.m. in London. The gauge has rallied 12 percent since reaching a low on June 24 amid better-than-forecast economic data and as central banks signalled interest rates will remain low for an extended period.
Gross domestic product in the 17-nation euro area expanded 0.3 percent in the April-June period after a 0.3 percent contraction in the previous three months, the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg said today. That exceeded the median estimate of 0.2 percent growth. From a year earlier, the economy shrank 0.7 percent in the second quarter.
The German economy expanded 0.7 percent in the second quarter from the previous period, the Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden said today. Economists had forecast a gain of 0.6 percent.
French gross domestic product grew a more-than-anticipated 0.5 percent in the three months through June, the national statistics office Insee said today in Paris. That beat the median estimate of a 0.2
Portugal’s economy grew in the three months through June more than estimated after shrinking in the 10 previous quarters. Gross domestic product increased 1.1 percent from the first quarter, when it fell 0.4 percent, the Lisbon-based National Statistics Institute said today. Economists had predicted a rise of 0.1 percent.
The Federal Open Market Committee will probably reduce its $85 billion in monthly bond buying at its next meeting on Sept. 17-18, according to 65 percent of economists surveyed by Bloomberg from Aug. 9 to Aug. 13. In a survey last month, half of economists predicted a cut in purchases at that meeting.
National benchmark indexes advanced in 12 of the 18 western European markets today.
FTSE 100 6,587.43 -24.51 -0.37% CAC 40 4,114.2 +21.70 +0.53% DAX 8,438.12 +22.36 +0.27%
Subsea 7 soared 8.5 percent to 121 kroner, its biggest gain since June 2010. The company posted a second-quarter net loss of $17.3 million, compared with forecasts for a loss of $131 million. Sales came in at $1.68 billion, beating analysts’ estimates for $1.65 billion.
Rentokil jumped 6.8 percent to 103.6 pence, its highest price since January 2011. The pest control and hygiene-services company reported a 5.2 percent increase in first-half operating profit and 3.7 percent rise in revenue as growth accelerated in the second quarter and business outside Europe picked up.
RWE lost 4.6 percent to 21.34 euros. Germany’s second-largest utility said recurrent net income, the measure used to calculate the dividend, climbed to 1.99 billion euros from 1.67 billion euros a year earlier, missing the 2.1 billion-euro average estimate of analysts.
Celesio AG slipped 1.2 percent to 16.28 euros. The company cut its 2013 forecast for adjusted earnings before interest and taxes to 405 million euros to 425 million euros, down from 445 million euros to 475 million euros, citing discount competition in the German wholesale market and additional negative currency effects.
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA tumbled 7.1 percent to 2.94 euros after cutting its annual dividend to 10 euro cents per share for 2013 and 2014 from 32.5 cents in 2012.
Oil prices fell today, dropping below $ 110 per barrel, due to investors' concerns regarding the fact that the U.S. Federal Reserve may soon cut back on the amount of its asset-purchase program. However, the tense situation in the Middle East, helping to hold down prices, not allowing them to fall even further. Note that the opposition in Egypt turned into a bloody phase: according to information circulating in the network, the demonstrators in clashes with the police and security forces have been killed or injured hundreds of people. The political problems in Egypt have become growth driver of the risk premium in the price of oil, and yet, after the "revolution" of the past year, there comes a relatively quiet period. However, the escalation of the crisis in Egypt could lead to the spread of problems in the neighboring territories. Against this background, the president of Egypt declared a state of emergency throughout the country.
Meanwhile, add the oil prices have ignored a report that the longest recession in the euro zone has finally ended. Preliminary data released by Eurostat, showed that the euro zone's economy emerged from recession in the second quarter of 2013. Gross domestic product grew by 0.3 percent quarter on-quarter in the second quarter, after a contraction of 0.3 percent in the first quarter. Economists had forecast a GDP growth of 0.2 percent. Quarterly GDP growth in the euro area was the fastest since the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2012, seasonally adjusted GDP declined by 0.7 percent. It was a little weaker than expected 0.8 percent drop. Eurozone recession persisted for six quarters. Earlier today, Germany and France reported on the stronger-than-expected growth in the second quarter.
We also note that the dynamics of the trade also influenced report on oil. According to the U.S. Department of Energy last week crude oil inventories decreased by 2.812 million barrels to 360.49 million barrels, gasoline inventories fell by 1.169 million barrels to 222.42 million barrels, distillate stocks rose by 2.027 million barrels to 128.482 million barrels. In addition, it was reported that refinery capacity utilization was 89.4% versus 90.9% a week earlier, and the oil terminal at Cushing fell 1.359 million barrels to 38.515 million barrels.
The cost of the September futures on U.S. light crude oil WTI (Light Sweet Crude Oil) fell to 106.18 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
September futures price for North Sea Brent crude oil mixture fell to $ 109.40 a barrel on the London exchange ICE Futures Europe.
Gold prices rose sharply, while recovering most of the losses suffered yesterday. Note that the dynamics of trade affected by the publication of U.S. data and yesterday's statement by the head of the Atlanta Fed's Lockhart, who noted that the Federal Reserve may begin to reduce its purchases of bonds in September, despite the fact that inflation remains below the target of government. Furthermore, he added that the U.S. economic indicators are too mixed to ensure that the members of the Federal Reserve reduced the asset purchase program next month, and, ultimately, stopped her. It should be noted that the level of inflation in the U.S. remains well below the 2 percent target set by the Federal Reserve. But Lockhart said he saw no signs of proliferation of deflation. He noted that the current inflationary background is quite compatible with a slight decrease in the volume of purchases. Meanwhile, Lockhart said he saw significant progress in the labor market, but noted that weak economic growth has led to the formation of a pause.
Note also that the Department of Labor issued a report that showed that producer prices in the U.S. unexpectedly remained unchanged in July, as rising pharmaceutical costs offset the fall in energy prices.
The Labor Department said that its producer price index was flat in July after a 0.8% increase in June. Economists had expected the index to rise by 0.4%. Basic producer price index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1% in July after rising 0.2% the previous month. According to expectations, the underlying index should have grown by 0.2%.
We add that, according to traders, gold prices are likely to increase in India this week, due to the recent increase in import duty, which was introduced on Tuesday. The Indian government raised the import duty on gold for the third time this year in an attempt to strengthen the rupee and reduce the trade deficit of the country.
The cost of the October gold futures on COMEX today rose to $ 1331.80 per ounce.
Switzerland's economic confidence improved for the second successive month in August, a monthly survey by the Centre for European Economic Research in cooperation with Credit Suisse showed Wednesday.
The ZEW-CS Indicator of economic expectations, which reflects expectations of surveyed financial market experts regarding economic development in Switzerland on a six-month time horizon, advanced to 7.2 points in August from 4.8 points in July.
The latest reading suggests that expectations for the economy might move over to a gentle upwards trend, after staying at near-stable levels for three consecutive months.
In August, a higher number of analysts said they expect economic conditions to remain stable in the next six months. Meanwhile, the share of pessimists remained unchanged.
The measure of experts' views of the current economic situation in Switzerland improved by 4.7 points to 30.9 points in August, hitting the highest level since August 2011.
At the same time, the indicator of economic expectations for the Eurozone increased by 9.8 points month-on-month in August to 41.4 points, reaching the highest level since February 2010.
EUR/USD $1.3175, $1.3200
USD/JPY Y97.45, Y97.60, Y97.75, Y97.85, Y98.25, Y100.00
EUR/JPY Y129.00
GBP/USD $1.5380, $1.5400, $1.5495, $1.5500, $1.5600
EUR/GBP stg0.8620
GBP/JPY Y150.90
GBP/CAD C$1.5980
EUR/CHF Chf1.2375
AUD/USD $0.9000, $0.9035, $0.9080, $0.9100, $0.9140, $0.9175, $0.9200
U.S. stock futures fell slightly as investors speculated on the Federal Reserve’s stimulus plans amid signs the global economy is strengthening.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 14,050.16 +183.16 +1.32%
Hang Seng 22,541.13 0.00 0.00%
Shanghai Composite 2,100.14 -6.02 -0.29%
FTSE 6,610.35 -1.59 -0.02%
CAC 4,108.96 +16.46 +0.40%
DAX 8,424.41 +8.65 +0.10%
Crude oil $106.38 -0.42%
Gold $1322.80 +0.17%
With an
increase in prices for pharmaceutical preparations offset by a drop in energy
prices, the Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing that
The Labor
Department said its producer price index was unchanged in July following a 0.8
percent increase in June. Economists had been expecting the index to increase
by about 0.3 percent.
The core
producer price index, which excludes food and energy prices, edged up by 0.1 percent
in July after rising by 0.2 percent in the previous month. Core prices had been
expected to show another 0.2 percent increase.
05:30 France GDP, q/q (Preliminary) Quarter II +0.1% +0.6% +0.5%
05:30 France GDP, Y/Y (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.4% -0.1% +0.3%
06:00 Germany GDP (QoQ) (Preliminary) Quarter II +0.1% +0.6% +0.7%
06:00 Germany GDP (YoY) (Preliminary) Quarter II -1.4% +0.7% +0.9%
06:45 France CPI, m/m July +0.2% -0.1% -0.3%
06:45 France CPI, y/y July +0.9% +1.1% +1.2%
06:45 France Non-Farm Payrolls (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.1% 0.0% -0.2%
07:15 Switzerland Producer & Import Prices, m/m July +0.1% +0.4% 0.0%
07:15 Switzerland Producer & Import Prices, y/y July +0.2% +0.5% +0.5%
08:30 United Kingdom ILO Unemployment Rate June 7.8% 7.8% 7.8%
08:30 United Kingdom Average Earnings, 3m/y June +1.7% +2.1% +2.1%
08:30 United Kingdom Average earnings ex bonuses, 3 m/y June +1.0% +1.1% +1.1%
08:30 United Kingdom Bank of England Minutes
08:30 United Kingdom Claimant count July -21.2 -14.3 -29.2
08:30 United Kingdom Claimant Count Rate July 4.4% 4.4% 4.3%
09:00 Eurozone GDP (QoQ) (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.3% +0.2% +0.3%
09:00 Eurozone GDP (YoY) (Preliminary) Quarter II -1.7% -0.8% -0.7%
09:00 Switzerland Credit Suisse ZEW Survey (Expectations) August 4.8 7.2
The euro fell against the U.S. dollar despite strong GDP data for the euro zone, Germany and France.
Eurozone GDP in the 2nd quarter grew by 0.3% compared with the previous quarter, according to the Eurostat.
Compared to the same period last year, GDP Monetary Union fell by 0.7%. The results were better than expected by experts who predicted the growth of the first indicator by 0.2%, and the fall of the second - by 0,8%.
Certificates pursuant to the revised data in the 1st quarter of the euro zone economy falling relative to the fourth quarter was 0.3%, not 0.2% as previously expected.
The most significant increase in GDP was recorded in Germany and France, which are the largest in the eurozone. The German economy grew by 0.7%, while experts predicted growth of 0.6%. The French economy for the period increased by 0.5%, analysts were expecting a 0.2% rise.
The U.S. dollar traded near one-week high against the yen ahead of tomorrow's publication of the index of activity in the manufacturing sector of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
According to the median forecast of economists, the index is likely to be highest in the last six months and will be 10.2. Recall that the index is built based on the results of a survey of top managers and provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The indicator reflects the situation in the segment of industrial orders and business confidence in the business environment. Values above zero reflect the increase of activity below - its decline.
Also today, investors expect the president's speech, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis James Bullard, who previously played for the continuation of the program QE. Performance will be held tonight in Paducah, Kentucky.
The British pound rose against the dollar after data on the labor market and the publication of minutes of the Bank of England.
In July, the unemployment rate in Britain fell by 29.2 million, exceeding the median forecast of -14.3 million and were better than the result of the June -29.4 million (restated). Unemployment rate by ILO standards in the three months to June remained at around 7.8%.
As shown by the Bank of England meeting minutes from July 31-August 1, members of the MPC voted unanimously to maintain the interest rate at around 0.5%.
Meanwhile, transparent communication policy, proposed by Mark Carney, and assuming that the Central Bank will not raise rates from the current level as long as inflation in the next 18-24 months will not fall under the 2.5% mark, won the support of 8 members. Martin Weale voted against the adoption of the new policy, explaining it by the fact that the "preferred to him in the time range of the inflation forecast is shorter than what was proposed."
All members of the MPC unanimously in favor of keeping the size of the previous program of asset purchases (£ 375 billion). However, some members of the MPC noted that you may need additional stimulus, but this will depend on the first effects of the policy of transparency.
In addition, the report showed that all members of the MPC considered market expectations for a rate hike, "Central Bank forecasts inappropriate" for the British economy.
EUR / USD: during the European session, the pair fell to $ 1.3238
GBP / USD: during the European session, the pair rose to $ 1.5505
USD / JPY: during the European session, the pair rose to Y98.43
At 12:30 GMT the U.S. will release the producer price index and producer price index excluding prices for food and energy prices in July. At 22:30 GMT New Zealand will report on the index of business activity in the manufacturing sector of Business NZ in July.
EUR/USD
Offers $1.3410/20, $1.3390/400, $1.3370, $1.3350, $1.3300, $1.3280-90
Bids $1.3235/30, $1.3230, $1.3215-00, $1.3190
GBP/USD
Offers $1.5580, $1.5550/60, $1.5525/35, $1.5500/10
Bids $1.5420, $1.5390, $1.5375, $1.5350/40
AUD/USD
Offers $0.9220/25, $0.9200, $0.9180, $0.9160, $0.9150
Bids $0.9085/80, $0.9050, $0.9020, $0.9000, $0.8950, $0.8920
EUR/GBP
Offers stg0.8675, stg0.8665, stg0.8640/45, stg0.8620/30
Bids stg0.8535, stg0.8500, stg0.8485/80
EUR/JPY
Offers Y131.50, Y131.20, Y131.00, Y130.45/50
Bids Y130.00, Y129.65/60, Y129.50, Y129.25/20, Y129.00
USD/JPY
Offers Y99.20, Y99.00, Y98.77/80, Y98.50
Bids Y98.00, Y97.50, Y97.20, Y97.00, Y96.85/80
European stocks were little changed as data showed the euro area’s economy emerged from a record-long recession in the second quarter, led by Germany and France. U.S. futures fell, while Asian shares gained.
Gross domestic product in the 17-nation euro area expanded 0.3 percent in the April-June period after a 0.3 percent contraction in the previous three months, the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg said today. That exceeded the median estimate of 0.2 percent growth in a News survey of 41 economists. From a year earlier, the economy shrank 0.7 percent in the second quarter.
The German economy expanded 0.7 percent in the second quarter from the previous period, the Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden said today. Economists had forecast a gain of 0.6 percent.
French gross domestic product grew a more-than-anticipated 0.5 percent in the three months through June, the national statistics office Insee said today in Paris. That beat the median estimate of a 0.2 percent increase.
RWE lost 5.5 percent to 21.14 euros. Germany’s second-largest utility said recurrent net income, the measure used to calculate the dividend, climbed to 1.99 billion euros ($2.64 billion) from 1.67 billion euros a year earlier. That missed the 2.1 billion-euro average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Celesio slid 2.5 percent to 16.07 euros. The German pharmaceutical distributor cut its 2013 forecast to 405 million euros to 425 million euros, down from 445 million euros to 475 million euros, citing discount competition in the German wholesale market and additional negative currency effects.
ThyssenKrupp AG slipped 2.4 percent to 16.43 euros. Germany’s largest steelmaker said it won’t rush the sale of its Steel Americas unit, which is taking longer than expected.
FTSE 100 6,617.11 +5.17 +0.08%
CAC 40 4,107.52 +15.02 +0.37%
DAX 8,428.68 +12.92 +0.15%
Eurozone economy exited recession in the second quarter of 2013, preliminary data released by Eurostat showed Wednesday.
The gross domestic product expanded 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter following a 0.3 percent contraction in the first quarter. Economists had forecast a GDP growth of 0.2 percent.
Compared with the same quarter of 2012, seasonally adjusted GDP fell 0.7 percent. This was slightly weaker than the expected 0.8 percent fall.
Euro area's recession persisted for six quarters. Earlier today, Germany and France recorded stronger-than-expected growth rates for the second quarter.
EUR/USD $1.3175, $1.3200
USD/JPY Y97.45, Y97.60, Y97.75, Y97.85, Y98.25, Y100.00
EUR/JPY Y129.00
GBP/USD $1.5380, $1.5400, $1.5500, $1.5600
EUR/GBP stg0.8620
GBP/JPY Y150.90
GBP/CAD C$1.5980
EUR/CHF Chf1.2375
AUD/USD $0.9035, $0.9080, $0.9100, $0.9140, $0.9175, $0.9200
Asian stocks rose for a fifth day, on course for the longest streak of gains in six weeks, amid low trading volumes as Hong Kong canceled trading due to a typhoon and earnings surged at Tata Steel Ltd.
Nikkei 225 14,050.16 +183.16 +1.32%
S&P/ASX 200 5,157.42 -0.28 -0.01%
Shanghai Composite 2,100.14 -6.02 -0.29%
Tata Steel, India’s biggest producer, gained 6 percent as it posted its best quarterly earnings in two years.
Leighton Holdings Ltd. sank 6 percent after earnings missed estimates at Australia’s largest builder.
Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co. dropped 1.8 percent after Japan’s No. 3 paper maker by market value cut its profit forecast.
00:30 Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence August -0.1% +3.5%
01:30 Australia Wage Price Index, q/q Quarter II +0.7% +0.8% +0.7%
01:30 Australia Wage Price Index, y/y Quarter II +3.2% +3.0% +2.9%
The dollar held gains from yesterday against most of its major peers as signs of economic recovery boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will next month reduce its asset purchases which tend to debase the currency.
The greenback traded near a one-week high versus the yen before U.S. data which may show manufacturing in the New York region expanded at the fastest pace in six months. The New York Fed’s general economic index probably climbed to 10 in August, the highest since February, according to the median estimate of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News before the data tomorrow. Readings greater than zero for the so-called Empire State gauge signal expansion in New York, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, who backed last month’s decision to continue bond buying, will speak today in Paducah, Kentucky. He has said central bank should wait for evidence the labor market and economy are strengthening before dialing back its quantitative easing program.
Demand for the 17-nation euro was supported before a report which may show the region’s economy pulled out of recession. Euro-area gross domestic product probably grew 0.2 percent in the second quarter from the previous three months, after six straight quarters of contraction, another survey showed before data today. The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged this month at 0.5 percent. The ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim said yesterday its index of investor confidence in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, rose to 42 this month from 36.3 in July. That was the highest since March and exceeded the 39.9 median estimate of economists in a Bloomberg survey.
EUR / USD: during the Asian session the pair traded in the range of $ 1.3250-70
GBP / USD: during the Asian session the pair traded in the range of $ 1.5435-55
USD / JPY: during the Asian session the pair fell below Y98.00
There is another full calendar on both sides of the Atlantic Wednesday, although European lawmakers and central bankers remain glued to their sun loungers - although some are likely to find their way to a microphone if the region does officially exit the 18-month long recession. The early data sees the release of the French Q2 GDP data, with expectations for 0.2% on quarter rise - which will translate as a -0.1% annualised reading. At 0600GMT, German flash Q2 GDP numbers will be release, with the expectations for a 0.6% on quarter rise. Further French data is expected at 0630GMT, with the release of the July Bank of France retail trade numbers, the July HICP data and the second quarter job creations. Spanish data due at 0700GMT will see the release of the June industrial orders data. The EMU flash second quarter GDP numbers will cross the wires at 0900GMT are are expected to confirm the area as a whole exited the recession in Q2.
There is a raft of UK data expected at 0830GMT, including jobs and earnings data. The spotlight will be on the Labour Force Survey jobless rate for the
three months through June, now the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has adopted a 7% LFS rate as an interim policy threshold. Also due at 0830GMT are the minutes of the August BOE MPC meeting.
Change % Change Last
GOLD 1,321.00 -13.70 -1.03%
OIL (WTI) 106.55 0.44 0.41%
Nikkei 225 13 867 347,57 2,57%
Hang Seng 22,521.1 249,82 1,12%
S & P / ASX 200 5,157.7 49,05 0,96%
Shanghai Composite 2,106.16 4,87 0,23%
FTSE 100 6,611.94 +37.60 +0.57%
CAC 40 4,092.5 +20.82 +0.51%
DAX 8,415.76 +56.51 +0.68%
Dow +31.56 15,451.24 +0.20%
Nasdaq +14.49 3,684.44 +0.39%
S&P +4.70 1,694.17 +0,28%
(pare/closed(00:00 GMT +02:00)/change, %)
EUR/USD $1,3259 -0,29%
GBP/USD $1,5446 -0,09%
USD/CHF Chf0,9331 +0,76%
USD/JPY Y98,24 +1,17%
EUR/JPY Y130,28 +0,89%
GBP/JPY Y151,38 +0,85%
AUD/USD $0,9099 -0,43%
NZD/USD $0,7965 -0,41%
USD/CAD C$1,0342 +0,35%
00:30 Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence August -0.1% +3.5%
01:30 Australia Wage Price Index, q/q Quarter II +0.7% +0.8% +0.7%
01:30 Australia Wage Price Index, y/y Quarter II +3.2% +3.0% +2.9%
05:30 France GDP, q/q (Preliminary) Quarter II +0.1% +0.6%
05:30 France GDP, Y/Y (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.4% -0.1%
06:00 Germany GDP (QoQ) (Preliminary) Quarter II +0.1% +0.6%
06:00 Germany GDP (YoY) (Preliminary) Quarter II -1.4% +0.7%
06:45 France CPI, m/m July +0.2% -0.1%
06:45 France CPI, y/y July +0.9% +1.1%
06:45 France Non-Farm Payrolls (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.1% 0.0%
07:15 Switzerland Producer & Import Prices, m/m July +0.1% +0.4%
07:15 Switzerland Producer & Import Prices, y/y July +0.2% +0.5%
08:30 United Kingdom ILO Unemployment Rate June 7.8% 7.8%
08:30 United Kingdom Average Earnings, 3m/y June +1.7% +2.1%
08:30 United Kingdom Average earnings ex bonuses, 3 m/y June +1.0% +1.1%
08:30 United Kingdom Bank of England Minutes
08:30 United Kingdom Claimant count July -21.2 -14.3
08:30 United Kingdom Claimant Count Rate July 4.4% 4.4%
09:00 Eurozone GDP (QoQ) (Preliminary) Quarter II -0.3% +0.2%
09:00 Eurozone GDP (YoY) (Preliminary) Quarter II -1.7% -0.8%
09:00 Switzerland Credit Suisse ZEW Survey (Expectations) August 4.8
12:30 U.S. PPI, m/m July +0.8% +0.4%
12:30 U.S. PPI, y/y July +2.5% +2.4%
12:30 U.S. PPI excluding food and energy, m/m July +0.2% +0.2%
12:30 U.S. PPI excluding food and energy, Y/Y July +1.7% +1.3%
14:30 U.S. Crude Oil Inventories August -1.3
15:00 U.S. Quarterly Household Debt Report from New York Fed Quarter II
17:20 U.S. FOMC Member James Bullard Speaks
19:15 U.S. FOMC Member James Bullard Speaks
22:00 New Zealand ANZ Job Advertisements (MoM) July 0.0%
22:30 New Zealand Business NZ PMI July 54.7