Daily Market News 27 July 2011 Yesterday’s Market Movers The UK preliminary GDP figures came lower than expected. However, the impact on the Sterling was moderated as the situation in the US; and in the Euro zone is also struggled. The GBP surged indeed above 1.64 against the USD. In the US, the rate of Home Sales dropped down from 1% in June; as a result, the US dollar kept its weakness in the market. Today’s Market Movers Yesterday’s Market Movers The UK preliminary GDP figures came lower than expected. However, the impact on the Sterling was moderated as the situation in the US; and in the Euro zone is also struggled. The GBP surged indeed above 1.64 against the USD. In the US, the rate of Home Sales dropped down from 1% in June; as a result, the US dollar kept its weakness in the market. Today’s Market Movers The analysts predict an increase of the German CPI on a monthly basis of 0.4%. According to them, the improvement would be driven by the rebound of the oil price. The YoY annual rate will probably reach the 2.5%. At the same time, the ECB will release the M3 Money Supply, which shows all currency in circulation in the short term. If this important indicator keeps growing around 2.4%, it will have a positive effect on the EUR. UK CBI Industrial Trends Survey will also be released by the Confederation of British Industry. If the rate comes lower as estimated, it will have a negative effect on the GBP since it takes into account the coming investment intentions and the business confidence in the UK. Across the Atlantic, the US Mortgage Bankers Association will reveal the MBA Mortgage Application of the US Housing Market. As it stimulates the overall US economy, a growth would directly have a positive consequence on the US dollar.