US August Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreases to 80 vs 85.1 (July)

Aug 16, 2013

Flash: US yields to support dollar - BTMU

Lee Hardman at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd said, "Beyond the near-term position adjustment, higher relative US yields should help to support a stronger US dollar".

US: Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index slides to 80 in August

The US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 80 in August, from 85.1 recorded the previous month, according to preliminary data released by the Reuters/University of Michigan. Analysts expected an increase to 85.5.