The U.S. will release consumer spending reports for July, with the markets braced for weaker numbers. Retail sales is projected slow to 0.2%, down from 1.6% in the previous release. Core retail sales is projected to drop to 0.7%, compared to 1.2% in March. On Thursday, the eurozone releases trade balance, while the U.S. posts building permits, unemployment claims and the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index.
There was positive news from first-quarter GDP data in the eurozone. German Preliminary GDP improved to 0.4%, after a flat zero reading in the third quarter. In the eurozone, Flash GDP also climbed to 0.4%, up from 0.2% in Q1. Is the economic slowdown over in the eurozone? It’s too early to tell, but if key indicators follow suit and head upwards, sentiment towards the eurozone will improve and likely boost the euro.
There was positive news from first-quarter GDP data in the eurozone. German Preliminary GDP improved to 0.4%, after a flat zero reading in the third quarter. In the eurozone, Flash GDP also climbed to 0.4%, up from 0.2% in Q1. Is the economic slowdown over in the eurozone? It’s too early to tell, but if key indicators follow suit and head upwards, sentiment towards the eurozone will improve and likely boost the euro.
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