US consumer confidence showed minor changes in April

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Source: Bloomberg
US consumer confidence remained little changed this month as uncertainty about the outlook offset rising optimism over the present economic situation. The confidence index measured by the Conference Board modestly declined from revised 69.5 in March to 69.2 in April, the research group reported on Tuesday. Consumers stayed cautiously optimistic, suggested Lynn Franco, Conference Board's director. 
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:37:30 GMT

Canada's core retail sales climbed less than expected in February

Canadian core retail sales surged at slower pace than expected in February whereas the total sales fell first time in 6 months, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. Core retail sales excluding car sales, advanced by 0.5% in February compared to an expected gain of 0.6%. The total retail sales dropped by 0.2% compared to a predicted increase of 0.1%. 

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:15:30 GMT

New home sales in US advanced in March

The demand for new US homes was better than expected in March as lower borrowing costs and more jobs helped to strengthened the market. The number of houses sold reached annual 328 000, from upward reviewed 353 000 in February, Commerce Department said on Tuesday. Shares slightly appreciated, lifted by home builder stocks. 

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