China: Central Bank raised reserve ratio for banks by 50 basis points

FOREX NEWS: As it became known on Thursday, the Bank of China decided to raise reserve ratio for the banks by 50 basis points, the decision will come into effect on 18 May.
 
 

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The launch of LiteForex’ «Feel the Spread» contest

LiteForex's News: LiteForex group of companies announces the launch of a new contest «Feel the Spread», the total monthly prize money of which amounts to 3600$!

Now any holder of “Floating Spread” type of account can take part in the «Feel the Spread» weekly contest every Tuesday and get real money deposited in his account as a prize.

Seven holders of “Floating Spread” accounts will be the winners ...

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USA: PPI in April: +0.8% m/m

FOREX NEWS: As it became known on Thursday, PPI index in the U.S. rose by 0.8% m/m (+6.8% y/y) in April.
 

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USA: Number of unemployment benefit applications reduced by 44 thousand over a week

FOREX NEWS: According to the data released yesterday, number of unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. reduced by 44 thousand, to 434 thousand over a week.
 
 

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USA: Preliminary volume of retail sales in April: +0.5%

FOREX NEWS: As it became known on Thursday, preliminary volume of retail sales in the U.S. increased by 0.5% in April; while excluding sales of cars the index rose by 0.6% 
 

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Canada: Prices index for new houses in March: +1.9% y/y

FOREX NEWS: According to the released data, price index for new houses in Canada rose by 1.9% y/y in March and remained unchanged on monthly basis.
 
 

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Norway: Key interest rate rose to 2.25% per annum

FOREX NEWS: As it became known yesterday, the Bank of Norway decided to raise key interest rate by 25 basis points, to 2.25% per annum.
 
 

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