• Prior 88.8
  • Current conditions 105.7 vs 101.4 exp. Prior 102.7
  • Expectations 86.1 vs 80.5 exp. Prior 79.9
  • 1 year inflation expectations 2.9% vs 2.8% prior
  • 5 year 2.9% vs 2.6% prior

Highest headline number since Jan 2007 and current conditions since Feb 2007

USD/JPY runs up to test 119.00 and manages a 5 pip gain over the big figure.

Such a weird data point sometimes. The market tends to use it only when it suits it.

US Michigan consumer confidence flash  12 12 2014

US Michigan consumer confidence flash 12 12 2014