United States Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index registered at 79.2, below expectations (82.5) in August

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Aug 15, 2014

Finish and Russian leaders regret deterioration in bilateral trade ties due to sanctions

Following the meeting between Finnish president Sauli Niinisto and Russian president Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Friday both leaders expressed their concern about the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and pledged to seek a peaceful solution to the situation.

USD/CHF hits 1-week low

The USD/CHF resumed the downside and touched a fresh 1-week low at the beginning of the American session, although the pair has tough support at the 0.9030 zone.