US: Import Price Index rose 0.2% MoM in July

FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) -The Commerce Department has informed that US import prices have expanded 1.0% on a year to July and 0.2% on a monthly basis, missing expectations at 1.5% and 0.6% respectively. Export prices rose 0.4% over the last twelve months.

Aug 13, 2013

US: Retail Sales up 0.2% in July

The Commerce Department has informed that US retail sales have expanded 0.2% MoM during July. Ex autos, sales have also advanced 0.5%. Both prints have improved previous 0.4% and 0.1% (revised), respectively....

USD/JPY rises to 1-week highs at 98.25 after US retail sales

The USD/JPY has reacted to the upside following the US retail sales figures with the pair consolidating highs above the 98.00 price. US retail sales showed a weaker than expected increase of 0.2% in July, while ex-autos it was above expected at +0.5%.