US: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index falls to 81.2 in January

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased to 81.2 in January, from 82.5 recorded the previous month, according to data released by the Reuters/University of Michigan. Analysts expected more decline to 81.0.

Jan 31, 2014

US: Chicago PMI down to 59.6 in January

The US Chicago PMI released by the MNI Deutche Börse Group fell to 59.6 in January, from 60.8 in December, above expectations of a drop to 59.0.

AUD/USD drops below 0.8700

The AUD/USD fell to fresh weekly lows during the American session, weighed by the risk-off environment, and briefly dipped below the 0.8700 mark.