In the US session CB Consumer Confidence figures were published. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved in October, increased further in November. The Index now stands at 129.5 (1985=100), up from 126.2 in October. The Present Situation Index increased from 152.0 to 153.9, while the Expectations Index rose from 109.0 last month to 113.3. "Consumer confidence increased for a fifth consecutive month and remains at a 17-year high (Nov. 2000, 132.6)," said Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.
Tomorrow, from Eurozone, German CPI as well as Spanish CPI data will be released. German CPI is forecasted to rise by 0.3%, while Spanish CPI should increase by 1.7%. In the US session GDP figures will be published. Analysts expect growth by 3.3%. However, the focus of the session will be on Fed Chair Yellen testimony.
Figures to watch:
German Prelim CPI (Wednesday)
Spanish Flash CPI (Wednesday 9:00)
Prelim GDP (Wednesday 14:30)
Fed Chair Yellen Testifies (Wednesday 16:00)