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• Friday, 16 October 2009 11:51:38 GMT Canada CPI Declines for 4th Month; Swiss Retail Sales Shed 1.0%
• Thursday, 15 October 2009 11:24:45 GMT Euro-Zone CPI Falls 0.3%; Swiss Investor Confidence Jumps to Record High
• Wednesday, 14 October 2009 11:26:50 GMT European Industrial Output Rises, Reinforcing Recovery Signs
• Tuesday, 13 October 2009 11:38:08 GMT German Investor Confidece Unexpectedly Declines
• Friday, 09 October 2009 12:57:26 GMT Canadian Unemployment Unexpectedly Falls to 8.4%
• Thursday, 08 October 2009 12:01:25 GMT ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged Despite Recovery Signs
• Wednesday, 07 October 2009 12:02:35 GMT German Factory Orders Show Continued Strength, EZ GDP Revised Lower
• Tuesday, 06 October 2009 12:25:47 GMT A Sharp Drop In U.K. Manufacturing Activity May Lead To Additional BoE Measures
• Monday, 05 October 2009 12:08:26 GMT Rising European Investopr Confidence Threatened By Declining Domestic Consumption
• Friday, 02 October 2009 11:51:19 GMT Rising Euro-Zone Producer Prices Reinforces ECB's Outlook
• Thursday, 01 October 2009 12:54:11 GMT Weak U.K. Manufacturing and German Retail Sales Cast Doubt On Global Recovery
• Wednesday, 30 September 2009 12:09:54 GMT ECB To Remain On Hold After Mixed Data
• Tuesday, 29 September 2009 12:05:11 GMT U.K. Recession Shallower Than Expected But Tight Credit Threatens Recovery
• Friday, 25 September 2009 12:30:43 GMT Swiss Growth Outlook Dims Despite Improvement From Euro-Zone
• Thursday, 24 September 2009 12:12:39 GMT Equities, Oil Lower Despite Rise in German Business Confidence
• Wednesday, 23 September 2009 12:26:50 GMT Euro-Zone Recovery Signs Continue As Durable Goods Soar
• Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:07:42 GMT Higher Growth Forecasts In Switzerland and Asia Boost Demand For Risky Assets
• Monday, 21 September 2009 11:53:24 GMT U.K. Home Prices Rise As Demand Fueled By Recovery
• Friday, 18 September 2009 12:16:11 GMT U.K. Public Borrowing Jumps As Tax Receipts Falter
• Thursday, 17 September 2009 12:24:28 GMT Canadian Inflation Misses, SNB Keeps Rates On Hold

Fundamental Headlines

·    USDJPY –The BoJ left rates unchanged at 0.50% despite the deteriorating Japanese and Global economies. Governor Fukui stated that although the short term picture is bleaker than expected, by April he expects the economy to be back in line with their long-term forecasts. He didn’t see a need for them to rush into any long-term policy decisions until they could better asses all the risk factors. Japanese Supermarkets printed -1.8% lower for the 24^th straight month showing further signs of a slowing Japanese economy.- For more resources, visit the new Yen Currency Room.

·    USDCHF –Swiss retail sales rose 2.9% in November up from 2.2% from the previous month. Although the number was weaker than the 4.0% that was expected, it still shows robust consumption. The strong labor market should continue feeding consumption, which should support the economy. For more resources, visit the new Swiss Currency Room.

·    GBPUSD –UK manufacturers showed that they are resilient despite the pessimistic outlook that has been prevalent the past few months. The CBI Industrial trends report showed that total orders for January remained unchanged from December at +2. Additionally, it showed signs of continued demand as +11 of the balance of manufacturers reported increasing orders. Discuss the BOE in the GBP/USD Forum or visit our recently updated British Pound Currency Room for specific resources geared towards Sterling.

 •    Asia Stocks Fall, Extending Global Slump as Bear Market Spreads (link) – Bloomberg
•    U.S. Stock Futures Tumble, Point to Biggest Drop Since 2002 (link) – Bloomberg
•    Long Period Of Rising Food Prices Forecast (link) – Financial Times
•    Commodity Prices Extend Losses (link) – Financial Times
•    BOJ Keeps Key Rate at 0.5%, Says Growth Is Slower (link) – Bloomberg

 

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• Canada CPI Declines for 4th Month; Swiss Retail Sales Shed 1.0%
• Euro-Zone CPI Falls 0.3%; Swiss Investor Confidence Jumps to Record High
• European Industrial Output Rises, Reinforcing Recovery Signs
• German Investor Confidece Unexpectedly Declines