US: New Home Sales improve 15.6% to 0.437M in January

The housing index of New Home Sales rose 15.6% from 0.378M (revised from 0.369M) to 0.437M in January, surprising consensus that was pointing to 0.381M.

Feb 26, 2013

US: Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index rose from -12 to 6 in February

Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index rose to positive ground in February, from -12 to 6, beating consensus of -4.

Forex: USD/JPY at session highs after US data

The US dollar steadied against the yen after the sharp selloff seen on Monday, and has spent most of the day oscillating around the 92.00 level. The pair received a boost in recent dealings after the latest string of US data, that includes Richmond Fed, home sales and consumer confidence, came in stronger than expected.