AUD

Local manufacturing index has declined to 49.5 from 51.3

JPY

Services PMI has reached 51.0

EUR

Retail Sales growth in Germany was the biggest for the last 7 months. This index has reached 1,4%, which was much higher than expected.

Manufacturing orders have declined more than expected and reached -0,1%.

As for the investors’ confidence, it was worse than expected and has shown the lowest level for the past 4 years. The index has declined to -1,5. Experts expected even lower decline.

The Eurozone Retail Sales were much better than expected, which is a positive signal for economic growth in 2018. Retail Sales has grown for 0,6% according to Eurostat.

USD

The US economy is “fit” according to the FOMC member Bostic. He has also made promising forecasts. However, Bostic expects strong negative impact from shutdown if it lasts longer.