China’s Yuan Hits Strongest Level in 18yrs 6.2884
Written February 9, 2012 at 8:54 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
Japan’s Domestic CGPI
Written February 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
Consumer Goods inflation again came in softer in Japan, the details of the release are as follows:
- Domestic CGPI (MoM) – Survey:0.1% Actual:-0.1% Prior:0.1%
- Domestic CGPI (YoY) – Survey:0.8% Actual:0.5% Prior:1.3%
China’s January CPI & PPI
Written February 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
The CPI rose markedly in January, even above some lofty expectations during the shortened month in China for the New Year celebration. The market has not had a strong reaction to this inflationary release as Greek leaders have reportedly failed to reach an agreement on pension cuts:
- Producer Price Index (YoY) – Survey:0.8% Actual:0.7% Prior:1.7%
- Consumer Price Index (YoY) – Survey:4.0% Actual:4.5% Prior:4.1%
China Sets Yuan Reference Rate @ 6.3009
Written February 8, 2012 at 8:24 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
Bank of Korea Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged @3.25%
Written February 8, 2012 at 8:11 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
New Zealand Q4 Employment Report
Written February 8, 2012 at 4:53 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
The New Zealand Unemployment Rate fell, however a closer looks shows a steeper drop in the Participation Rate. As a result the Kiwi had a short- lived bid jumping 25+pips on the headline number before coming back to pre-release levels.
- Unemployment Rate – Survey:6.5% Actual:6.3% Prior:6.6%
- Employment Change (QoQ) – Survey:0.4% Actual:0.1% Prior:0.2%
- Employment Change (YoY) – Survey:1.9% Actual:1.6% Prior:1.1%
- Participation Rate – Survey:68.5% Actual:68.2% Prior:68.4%
South Korean Producer Price Index
Written February 8, 2012 at 4:47 PM EST by Alex Chernomordin
The South Korean CPI for January came in softer than the prior month at 3.4% vs. 4.3%
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