Germany released the retail sales index for March, where the monthly index expanded by 0.8% from the revised previous drop of 0.9% from 1.1%, yet missing estimates of 1.0% expansion..
Furthermore, the annual index expanded in a faster than expected pace by 2.3%, compared with the revised previous expansion of 2.1% from 1.7%, beating estimates of 0.5%.

Technical analysis for precious metals with major support and resistance levels and recommendations for 18-08-2009
