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Consumer spending continues to improve: BEA report

Consumer spending rose for the fifth consecutive month as the U.S. struggles to add new jobs.

Daily Forecast - 26/3/2010

The Aussie dollar clawed back some of its losses in Asia yesterday climbing back above 91 cents as commodity prices steadied and the RBA painted a positive picture of the Australian economy.

Wall Street ends flat after mixed data

Mixed consumer and retail data kept stocks near break even on Friday, but major indexes edged higher for a second straight week.

Retail sales rise as shoppers fight winter blues

U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly last month despite heavy snow storms that were thought to have kept shoppers at home and bolstered hopes of a sustainable economic recovery.

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Retail sales unexpectedly rise 0.3 percent

Sales at U.S. retailers rose unexpectedly in February despite a drop in vehicle purchases and inclement weather that was expected to curtail shopping, according to a government report on Friday that bolstered hopes of a sustainable economic recovery.

Stock futures rise on retail sales and bank shares

U.S. stock futures point toward a higher opening on Friday as U.S. retail sales beat expectations and prospects of a financial reform bill look dim.

Stock futures point to higher open after retail sales

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Friday, a day after the S&P hit a 17-month closing high and as retail sales rose unexpectedly in February.

Stock futures mixed ahead of retail sales data

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.4 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.01 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.01 percent.

U.S. Web retail sales to reach $249 bln by '14: study

Online retail sales in the United States could reach $248.7 billion by 2014, growing 60 percent from 2009, according to a study released on Monday.

Bulls may run more from March 2009 lows

Bulls may get more room to run this week on the anniversary of the March 2009 lows -- if U.S. stock investors see more signs of stability after Friday's rally on smaller-than-expected job losses.

Bulls may extend rally from March 2009 lows

Bulls may get more room to run next week on the anniversary of the March 2009 lows -- if U.S. stock investors see more signs of stability after Friday's rally on smaller-than-expected job losses.

Oil rises towards $81; China signals stimulus

Crude climbed toward $81 a barrel on Friday, approaching a seven-week high, after signals China will maintain its economic stimulus measures boosted hopes strong growth will help drain excess oil supplies.

Shares rise, dollar steady before U.S. jobs data

World stocks pushed higher on Friday after better-than-forecast U.S. retail sales suggested the world's biggest economy was stabilizing while the dollar held broadly steady ahead of U.S. jobs data.

Asian shares surge on U.S. data, euro flat

Asian shares surged on Friday after encouraging U.S. retail sales and jobs data suggested Asia's biggest export market was stabilizing, while the euro remained on the defensive amid the Greece debt crisis.

Oil rises towards $81 as China signals continued stimulus

Crude edged up on Friday, capping two consecutive weeks of trading above $80, after China signaled it would maintain its economic stimulus, rekindling hopes for accelerating growth to drain excess oil supplies.

Jobless, productivity data lift recovery hopes

The number of U.S. workers filing for jobless benefits fell last week, but a surprise drop in pending home sales to a 10-month low in January underscored the uneven nature of the economic recovery.

Wall Street rallies late on retail sales

Stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected monthly sales from retailers and a drop in the number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits pointed to stabilization in the economy.

Wall St rallies late on retail sales; jobs data eyed

Stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected monthly sales from retailers and a drop in the number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits pointed to stabilization in the economy.

Wall St gains on strong retail sales; jobs data eyed

Stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected monthly sales from retailers and a fall in the number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits pointed to stabilization in the economy.

Stocks flat as energy losses offset retail sales

Stocks pared early gains on Thursday, hurt as weaker-than-expected energy demand hit the oil and gas sector, offsetting solid February retail sales figures.

Stocks turn negative, energy shares weigh

U.S. stocks turned negative on Thursday, pulled lower by energy shares as the price of oil fell nearly $1 to $79.94 a barrel.

China rural spending inspires retailers' hopes

When Dell Inc reported its fourth-quarter results last month, the announcement included a surprising figure -- an 81 percent jump in the PC maker's China sales during the quarter.

GM sales up as industry wobbles

General Motors Co on Tuesday posted a nearly 12 percent gain in U.S. February sales, boosted by a doubling in sales to fleet operators and relatively strong demand for newer crossovers like the Chevy Equinox.

Inventories buoy growth, but home sales slump

The economy grew a touch more than initially thought in the fourth quarter, but a surprise drop in January home sales to a seven-month low and weaker consumer sentiment underscored the headwinds for the recovery.

Daily Forecast - 22/2/2010

The Australian Dollar opens on Monday at 0.8995 after a surprise rate raise in the United States last Friday (local time) sent the greenback soaring against several major currencies.

Consumers spent at 2009 levels in January

American consumers say they reduced their spending in January to levels similar to early 2009, when the U.S. economy was still in recession, according to a Gallup poll released on Thursday.

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