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Monday, May 6, 2013

Daily Market Color 05/06/2013


Daily Market Color
05/06/2013

Economic Reports &Headlines
Today they are a few PMI composite reports on the calendar. France PMI in April contracted, but slightly less than expected, 44.3 vs 44.3.

Germany PMI composite contracted in April as well, but less than expected 49.2 Vs 48.8.

The EMU PMI composite contracted too, but less than expected 46.9 vs 46.5.  

Retail sales in the EU declined less than expected on a monthly basis, -10bps Vs -20bps

Future Reports
Tonight we will get a PMI reading from Japan.

Tomorrow will be a slow day for economic reports. Here are the reports that merit the most attention: Australia’s central bank policy announcement, consumer credit and the Chinese trade report.   
   
Trades
Tonight PMI report from Japan could possibly push the Yen to new lows. US stocks won’t get moving until Tuesday night in light of the Chinese trade report. 

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