Dukascopy Economic Calendar 24082009 Louise McCauley

Hello, and welcome to the Economic Calendar broadcast for Monday, August 24th. ___________ in Dukascopy TV Center with the schedule of events that could impact currency trading on the weeks first day.
Nationwide house prices for August are published in the UK at 6 OClock in the morning. Other stats for the month are already suggesting further increases in residential sector, so consensus is for more growth. Nevertheless, experts believe it will be at a slower pace.
Eurozones industrial new orders for June are out at 9. After finalized monthly reading of point 7% in the red in April, new orders recorded a more reserved fall in May, although strong German figures were not enough to pull entire blocs performance above zero. So far positive trend fails to emerge, however easing decline could be hinting a brighter outlook.
Canadian retail sales for the month of June close this brief edition of economic calendar at half past noon GMT. Mays growth was above the forecasted levels, with all sectors but one posting gains. The improvement came after Aprils contractions, and, while overall numbers remain low, is a source of optimism.
Thats it for Mondays calendar. Well be back with Tuesdays summary in our next broadcast. Goodbye.

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