U.S. Housing Market Index Comes In Unchanged In April, In Line With Estimates

Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. came in flat in the month of April, the National Association of Home Builders revealed in a report released on Monday.

U.S. Retail Sales Climb 0.7% In March, Much More Than Expected

The Commerce Department released a report on Monday showing U.S. retail sales increased by much more than expected in the month of March. The report said retail sales climbed by 0.7 percent in March after advancing by an

Rate Fears And Safe-haven Demand Boosted Dollar Last Week

Renewed uncertainty about Fed rate cuts triggered by hotter-than-expected inflation readings as well as escalating tensions in the Middle East, catalyzed the Dollar's massive climb during the week ended April 12.

New York Manufacturing Index Climbs But Still Indicates Contraction In April

A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Monday showed regional manufacturing activity has contracted at a slower rate in the month of April. The New York Fed said its general business conditions

Canadian Market Retreats After Slightly Positive Start

After opening modestly higher and advancing further, the Canadian market retreated Monday morning, weighed down by losses in materials and energy sectors.

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Remains Unchanged In April

Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. came in flat in the month of April, the National Association of Home Builders revealed in a report released on Monday. The report said the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index came in

U.S. Business Inventories Rise Slightly More Than Expected In February

Business inventories in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of February, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Monday. The Commerce Department said business inventories

U.S. Dollar Appreciates After Strong Retail Sales Data

The U.S. dollar was higher against its major counterparts in the New York session on Monday, as the nation's retail sales increased much more than expected in the month of March.

European Stocks Close On Mixed Note

European stocks pared most of their early gains and ended on a mixed note on Monday amid concerns about rising tensions in the Middle East. A batch of encouraging economic data from the region aided sentiment early on in

Swiss Market Ends Marginally Up

The Switzerland market ended marginally up on Monday, giving up most of its gains in the final hour of the day's session, as the mood turned a bit cautious amid a lack of significant triggers.