Major stock indexes mixed as economic data inconclusive

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Today two reports were released: one showed that U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in June, less than expected, while other report said general business conditions index climbed unexpectedly from 7.80 to 9.50 in July, implying improving manufacturing activity. Main averages reacted differently on the data. The Dow gauge climbed less than 0.1%, the Nasdaq fell 0.1% ans S&P 500 decreased less than 0.1%.
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Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:51:05 GMT

Australian Dollar gains before Reserve Bank of Australia minutes

The Australian Dollar advanced versus the greenback from its almost three-year low on Friday which occurred after Bernanke's comments to continue stimulus. The Aussie appreciated 0.55% to $0.9092 at 11.31 a.m. EDT just before the RBA is set to publish minutes from the bank's most recent monetary policy meeting at 1:30 a.m. GMT.

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:29:10 GMT

Gold advances after U.S. retail data

Gold advanced as retail sales in the U.S. increased less than projected in June, fueling speculation the Fed will continue monetary stimulus to support growth of the economy. Gold futures for August settlement gained 0.6% to $1,284.80 an ounce as of 10:11 a.m. on the Comex in New York. While silver futures for September delivery added 0.3% to $19.85 an

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