Meanings of expected reading in English

However, interest rate futures fell slightly after the stronger than expected reading.

That followed a worse-than- expected reading in the country's official manufacturing survey, released on Sunday.

Despite the softer-than- expected reading, economists said the underlying trend of improved spending remained intact.

Recent data, including a stronger-than- expected reading on private-sector jobs growth, could prevent further action from the Fed.

The euro's rise accelerated despite a weaker-than- expected reading of the Ifo institute's index on German business sentiment.

A higher-than- expected reading indicates that the manufacturing economy is expanding, which will be beneficial for the Rand.

Despite the softer-than- expected reading, manufacturing activity still appears to be supported for now by an extended infrastructure boom.

A softer-than- expected reading for the keenly watched German Ifo sentiment index on Friday further added to the gloom.

Many economists raised their forecasts on Thursday after a stronger-than- expected reading on private hiring from payrolls processor ADP.

The stronger-than- expected reading combined with rising prospects of more monetary easing helped offset worries about a sharp slowdown.

A higher-than- expected reading will be beneficial for the Dollar, whereas a lower-than-expected reading will lead to Dollar weakness.

A stronger-than- expected reading could fuel worries that China will have to lift interest rates more aggressively, raising the risk of slower growth.

Analysts said the dollar strengthened following a better-than- expected reading on US manufacturing activity and growing speculation that US interest rates will stabilise.

Investors also cheered a better-than- expected reading of German investor and analyst sentiment, which pointed to a more positive outlook for Europe's No.

The poor regional factory figure was offset by a mildly better-than- expected reading on domestic private employment in July from payroll processor ADP.

Equity benchmarks advanced in Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea and contracts on US gauges rose afterFriday's weaker-than- expected reading on gross domestic product.