United States Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 93.8, above forecasts (89.5) in December

FXStreet.com (Barcelona)

Dec 12, 2014

Nikkei ends the week lower ahead of Sunday’s elections

The Japanese stocks rose today following modest gains in the US stocks and weakness in the Yen, although gains were not sufficient to push stocks higher on a weekly basis.

GBP/USD remains in bearish territory

GBP/USD is trading at 1.5735, up 0.11% on the day, having posted a daily high at 1.5747 and low at 1.5695.