The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
©
Euro-zone’s business climate index dropped in May
In the Euro-zone, the business climate index dropped to 0.20 in May, compared to a revised level of 0.51 in the prior month.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index rose as expected in May
In the Euro-zone, the consumer confidence index advanced to -17.40 in May, at par with market expectations and compared to a level of -17.50 in the previous month.
Euro-zone economic sentiment index fell more than anticipated in May
In the Euro-zone, the economic sentiment index dropped to 96.50 in May, compared to a revised level of 99.00 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the index to drop to 98.90.
US consumer confidence index dropped in May
In the US, the consumer confidence index dropped to 102.3 in May, compared to a level of 103.7 in the prior month.
US Dallas Fed manufacturing business index unexpectedly declined in May
In the US, the Dallas Fed manufacturing business index unexpectedly fell to -29.10 in May, compared to a level of -23.40 in the previous month.
Click here to sign up for the in depth Guardian Stockbrokers Market Daily report.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE ON ADVFN, the world's leading stocks and shares information website, provides the private investor with all the latest high-tech trading tools and includes live price data streaming, stock quotes and the option to access 'Level 2' data on all of the world's key exchanges (LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, Euronext etc).
This area of the ADVFN.com site is for independent financial commentary. These blogs are provided by independent authors via a common carrier platform and do not represent the opinions of ADVFN Plc. ADVFN Plc does not monitor, approve, endorse or exert editorial control over these articles and does not therefore accept responsibility for or make any warranties in connection with or recommend that you or any third party rely on such information. The information available at ADVFN.com is for your general information and use and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by ADVFN.COM and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any investment decisions. Authors may or may not have positions in stocks that they are discussing but it should be considered very likely that their opinions are aligned with their trading and that they hold positions in companies, forex, commodities and other instruments they discuss.