French Consumer Confidence Falls to 13-Year Low
France’s monthly consumer-confidence indicator fell to its lowest level since June 2013. The survey was based on around 2,000 households.
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France’s monthly consumer-confidence indicator fell to its lowest level since June 2013. The survey was based on around 2,000 households.
Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.
French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Jefferies said Porsche’s investor event and lower-half mid-term margin guidance support a hold rating and 49-euro target. Shares fell 1% to 42.26 euros.
The 2-year US Treasury yield slipped after New York Fed President John Williams said there was 'no urgency' for further action, while major stock indexes eased. US crude fell and the dollar firmed against the yen as investors awaited Wednesday's PCE inflation data.
Bond yields extended their rise, with the 30-year US Treasury bond reaching its highest level since June 2002. Major stock indexes eased, while oil fell and the euro and Australian dollar weakened.
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**Notes/Observations** - Month-end data flow was broadly constructive for the eurozone but added to the ECB's policy dilemma. French preliminary June CPI surprised to the downside at 1.8% y/y (vs 2.0%e), bringing headline inflation back to target for the first time in three months, while French consumer spending (+0.5%