| Today's Economy
Global Business Sentiment Needs to Improve Investment intentions have fallen to levels last seen in the early part of the expansion. Economic Roundup: Mortgage Rates Will Keep Floor Under Existing-Home Sales Existing-home sales fell in March but rose 5% at an annualized rate in Q1. Iranian Oil Waivers End The Trump administration will no longer exempt certain countries from sanctions. U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fall Short of Expectations Despite the March drop, existing-home sales were up 5% at an annualized rate in Q1. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Macro Outlook: Bashing the Fed The economy got a recent lift from the central bank, but the criticism will go on. U.S. Chartbook: First Quarter Shapes Up The latest tracking estimates of output growth signal that the economy is growing around its potential. 2019 Should Be Another Good Year for Central America The subregion will continue to lead Latin America's growth. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, April 19, 2019 We anticipate that past declines in mortgage rates will push home sales, primarily of new homes, higher. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
Bankruptcy Filings
2019Q1: -0.2%
Personal bankruptcy filings rose in the first quarter, following their normal seasonal pattern, and the increase was similar to last year's. United States
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Mar. 2019: -0.15
The pace of U.S. economic activity picked up in March. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
April 19: 15.0
Global business sentiment is stable but remains soft, consistent with a global economy that is growing below its potential. United States
Existing-Home Sales
Mar. 2019: 5.21 mil
After a strong February, existing-home sales fell in March, maintaining the slight downward trend over the past year. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
