European stocks opened mixed as investors monitored Middle East tensions, with German Foreign Minister revealing US-Iran indirect negotiations underway and plans for direct talks in Pakistan, while UK retail sales declined less than expected at 0.4% in February
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European Stocks Open Mixed as Markets Eye Potential US-Iran Talks
European stocks opened mixed as investors monitored Middle East tensions, with German Foreign Minister revealing US-Iran indirect negotiations underway and plans for direct talks in Pakistan, while UK retail sales declined less than expected at 0.4% in February
UK December Retail Sales Rise 0.4% Month-on-Month, Beating Expectations
UK retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month in December, beating forecasts for a decline, with annual growth at 2.5% and the pound little changed after the data.
UK retail sales rose 0.5% in September, beating forecasts for a 0.2% decline and marking the strongest monthly gain since July 2022, with online and clothing sales driving growth.
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UK Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in September, Defying Forecasts of 0.2% Decline (Update)
UK retail sales rose 0.5% in September, beating forecasts for a 0.2% decline and marking the strongest monthly gain since July 2022, with online and clothing sales driving growth.
UK September Retail Sales Rise 0.5% Month-on-Month, Defying Forecast for 0.2% Decline
UK retail sales unexpectedly climbed 0.5% in September from the previous month, outperforming market expectations for a 0.2% decline and signaling resilience in consumer demand.
UK Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in August, Beating Expectations (Update)
UK retail sales rose 0.5% in August, outpacing forecasts, while July figures were revised lower, sending the pound weaker against the dollar.
UK Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in August, Beating Expectations
UK retail sales climbed 0.5% in August, surpassing market forecasts and signaling resilient consumer demand despite economic headwinds.
Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule
Key global economic indicators scheduled for September 19 include Japan's CPI, BOJ policy decision, UK retail sales, Germany's PPI, and US oil rig count.
Pound-Dollar Extends Gains on Stronger-Than-Expected UK July Retail Sales
The pound-dollar exchange rate climbed after UK July retail sales rose 0.6% month-on-month, surpassing both the previous month and market expectations, signaling robust consumer demand.
UK Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in July, Beating Expectations
UK retail sales climbed 0.6% in July, surpassing market forecasts and signaling resilient consumer demand despite economic headwinds.
Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule
Key global economic indicators scheduled for August 22 include Japan's CPI, UK retail sales, Germany's GDP, Eurozone wage growth, and a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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