•  
  • New York 14:33
  • London 19:33
  • Barcelona 20:33
  • Tokyo 03:33
  • Sydney 04:33

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) – Retail sales have bounced back to positive in August after two consecutive drops, to increase somewhat larger than expected, the increase has been widespread among sectors, with new car dealers have posted the largest increase, according to data by Statistics Canada.

Total retail sales have increased 0.7% in August, after posting a 0.8% decrease in July, the increase has been shared by eight retailers sectors, but car dealers posted the biggest gain with a 3.0% monthly increase.

Excluding automobiles, sales of all the other products have increased 0.3% in August, with pharmacies sales increasing 1.8%, furniture stores 1.5%, clothing stores, together with miscellaneous retailers 1.4% and general merchandise stores increasing 1.3%.

Breaking Forex News

US GOLD - US gold rises after weak GDP data
Fastmarkets | Fri, Jul 30 2010, 21:46 GMT

Forex: USD/JPY ends month below 87.00, first time in 15 years
FXstreet.com | Fri, Jul 30 2010, 21:30 GMT

ForexLive US wrap-up: Fine fix for month-end
Forex Live | Fri, Jul 30 2010, 20:12 GMT

Forex: EUR/USD posts first monthly gain since November of 2009
FXstreet.com | Fri, Jul 30 2010, 19:43 GMT

Forex: USD/CHF posts the lowest weekly close since January
FXstreet.com | Fri, Jul 30 2010, 19:22 GMT

[ View All ]

Latest Updated Reports

What I See in FX Market - What I See in FX Market by ProAct Traders
Sat, Jul 31 2010, 17:54 GMT

Forex Technical Report - T-Bonds and Gold Signal Impending Stock Market Break by ForexHound.com
Sat, Jul 31 2010, 05:22 GMT

Forex Technical Report - Weak Outlook for U.S. Economy Pressure Dollar by ForexHound.com
Sat, Jul 31 2010, 05:02 GMT

Weekly Technical Update - Weakness Stays With Greenback; Yen Might Start Sliding as well by CMS Forex
Fri, Jul 30 2010, 21:59 GMT

Daily Video Recap - US GDP and a Preview of Next Week's US Releases by CMS Forex
Fri, Jul 30 2010, 21:57 GMT

[ View All ]

Interested in forex trading? forex brokerage firms!


Forex Capital Markets, LLC (FXCM)
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
ACM Advanced Currency Markets SA
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
GO Markets
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account		Alpari (US), LLC
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account		FXDD
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account

GET CASH BACK FOR YOUR TRADES!   Learn more about the Pip Rebate Program

Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer.

Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. FXstreet.com has not verified the accuracy or basis-in-fact of any claim or statement made by any independent author: errors and Omissions may occur.

Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained on this website, by FXstreet.com, its employees, partners or contributors, is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. FXstreet.com will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information.

* GFT is a sponsor of FXstreet.com for advertisement purposes only. GFT does not endorse any other products, services, or companies represented on FXstreet.com. The views of FXstreet.com and all other parties contained therein are not necessarily those of GFT, and GFT makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information provided.

©2010 "FXstreet.com. The Forex Market" All Rights Reserved.