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  • Another fearsome USA employment report is on tap for yesterday, as the US e... Read More
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The Beige Book

Reports indicated that economic activity weakened in September across all twelve Federal Reserve Districts. Several Districts also noted that their contacts had become more pessimistic about the economic outlook.

Consumer spending decreased in most Districts, with declines reported in retailing, auto sales and tourism. Nearly all Districts commenting on nonfinancial service industries noted reduced activity. Manufacturing slowed in most Districts. Residential real estate markets remained weak, and commercial real estate activity slowed in many Districts. Read More

Major Economic Headlines...

Economy - Economy

  • UK Apr. PMI Manufacturing out at 42.9 vs. 40.0 expected and 39.5 prior
  • USA Apr. Final Michigan sentiment out at 65.1 vs. 61.9 prior
  • USA Mar. Factory Orders out at -0.9% vs. -0.6% expected and +0.7% prior
  • USA Apr. ISM Manufacturing out at 40.1 vs. 39.4 expected and 36.3 prior
  • USA Apr ISM Prices Paid out at 32.0 vs. 34.0 expected and 31.0 prior
  • HK Apr. PMI out at 44.3 vs. 42.7 prior
  • NZ Q1 Avg. Hourly earnings out at +1.1% vs. +0.6% expected and +0.8% prior
  • AU Apr. TD Securities Inflation out at flat m/m, +2.1% y/y vs. -0.1%, +2.6% expected resp.
  • AU Q1 House Price Index out at -2.2% m/m vs. flat expected and revised -1.2% prior
  • AU Q1 House price Index out at -6.7% y/y vs. -3.9% expected and revised -3.9% prior
  • AU ANZ Job Advertisements out at -7.5% m/m vs. -8.5% prior
 

Top Bankers "Own the" US Congress...

Economy - Economy

The ownership of the Federal government by banks and other large corporations is effectuated in literally countless ways, none more effective than the endless and increasingly sleazy overlap between government and corporate officials. Here is just one random item this week announcing a couple of standard personnel moves:

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Tremendous Jump in Japan's Jobless...

Economy - Economy

A tremendous jump in Japan's jobless rate overnight had the JPY on the defensive again and put USD/JPY closer to threatening the symbolic 100.00 level again after it crossed above its 200-day moving average yesterday and overnight. The very weak Japanese numbers in an atmosphere of general risk willingness and "glimmers of hope: elsewhere are making it a tough go for the JPY.

Read more: Tremendous Jump in Japan's Jobless...

 

Commodity Prices and Inflation

Commodities - Crude Oil

There was something for everybody as some economic indicators pointed towards the first “green shoots” of recovery while others supported the old saying that “one swallow does not make a summer”

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GBP on Talk of Possible Ratings Downgrade...

Economy - Economy

More bad news for United Kingdom, GBP on talk of possible ratings downgrade. A review of ratings by Moody's & S&P following build up of debt spells potential disaster for the UK.
   

United Kingdom's Big Increase in Gov't Funding...

Economy - Economy

The UK budget continues to garner attention, in particular in relation to the big increase in government funding and debt issuance. An article in the UK’s Telegraph highlighted that ratings agencies Moody’s and S&P were both reviewing the UK’s AAA rating as the national debt is expected to peak at almost 80% of GDP in 2013.

Read more: United Kingdom's Big Increase in Gov't Funding...

   

Bank of Canada Surprised Markets...

CentralBanks - BOC

The Bank of Canada surprised markets with its Monetary Policy Report when it announced it did not plan to implement quantitative easing at this time. Bank of Canada Gov Carney stressed that the current policy stance, with the o/n target rate at its effective lower band and remaining there at least until Q2 2010, were appropriate for achieving growth and inflation targets.

Read more: Bank of Canada Surprised Markets...

   

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Political Economy

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Pakistan agreed to a $7.6 billion bailout loan plan with the International Monetary Fund, to help the avert defaulting on its debt with the first such program in 4years.

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Pakistan's top finance official says the country will receive at least $5 billion from the IMF within a month to avert a looming crisis.

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Oil Economy

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There was something for everybody as some economic indicators pointed towards the first “green shoots” of recovery while others supported the old saying that “one swallow does not make a summer”

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Euro Without Support

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The EUR certainly received no support from a better than expected ZEW survey yesterday (-53.5 vs. -63 expected) as the focus on continued risk aversion spelled trouble for the single currency and EURUSD and EURJPY posted new two-week lows late yesterday and overnight Read More

Japan Economy

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Japan's economy is at risk of deteriorating further as the global financial turmoil slows growth worldwide, BoJ board member Seiji Nakamura said. "Japan could be on the verge of long-term economic adjustments and the downside risks to the economy are increasing further,'' Read More

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Pakistan Economic Indicators

  Annual 2007/08  
  Foreign Debt $45.00bn  
  Per Cap Income $1085  
  GDP Growth 5.8%  
  Average CPI 12.00%  
  Monthly February
 
  Trade Balance $-857mln  
  Exports $1.26bln
  Imports $2.12bln  
 

Weekly April 09, 2009

 
  Reserves $11.171 bln  

Forex Rates Real-time Data

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1 DOW 8,280.74
-223.32 (-2.63%)    
2 S&P 896.42
-26.91 (-2.91%)    
3 NASDAQ 1,796.52
-49.20 (-2.67%)    

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Gold, little changed today in London, may gain as investors seek to diversify their portfolios after equities plunged & Germany, Europe's largest economy. Sell rallies towards $720. Stop above $730. Target $700.Read More

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