Euroland CPI and trade surplus
U.S. Retail Sales, New BOJ Forecasts, and Some Euroland Data
July 16, 2021
Among today’s awaited events, U.S. retail sales will be reported within the half hour. Meantime, the Bank of Japan Board left policy settings unchanged and released new macro-economic forecasts. BOJ Governor Kuroda said economic activity will remain low for the time being as a result of the need for enhanced Covid restrictions. Revised Euroland CPI […] More
More Evidence of Economic Recovery, Reviving Inflation, and Persistent Covid
April 16, 2021
Friday finds the dollar a touch softer, with overnight dips of 0.3% against the Swiss franc and kiwi, 0.15% relative to the U.S. currency’s weighted index, and 0.1% vis-a-vis the euro. The dollar also has firmed 0.6% against the Turkish lira, 0.2% versus the loonie and 0.1% against the yen and Australian dollar. The 10-year […] More