Today's Economy Economic Roundup: No Recession Talk at the Dinner Table, for Now U.S. job growth bounced back in March and though the trend has slowed, it remains solid. Expect LatAm Rate-Hike Delays A slowdown in global growth has the scope to gravely undermine economic activity in the region. Europe Daily Briefing: Let’s Keep Extending May has requested a short-term extension of Article 50; the EU is likely to offer a long one. Just What the Job Doctor Ordered March U.S. employment should ease recession concerns while keeping the Fed on the sidelines. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Global Outlook: Triumph of Doves Weakened prospects have forced central banks around the world to press the pause button. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 5 April, 2019 The U.K. is running out of time, and chances of crashing out of Brexit remain high. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 5 April, 2019 China's exports likely improved in March after the Lunar New Year plummet in February. Macro Roundup: Looking Under the Hood of the Tankan Survey Japan's Q1 Tankan shows an economy losing momentum; firepower is lacking to fight the downturn. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Spain Industrial Production Feb. 2019: -1.1% Germany Industrial Production Feb. 2019: 0.7% German industrial production rose in February after remaining flat at the start of the year. Chile Monthly Economic Activity Indicator Feb. 2019: 1.4% Economic activity decelerated further in February, dragged down by a significant industrial contraction. Canada Labor Force Survey Mar. 2019: 5.8% Hiring in Canada dropped off in March. United States Employment Situation Mar. 2019: 196,000 The U.S. labor market posted a convincing rebound in March. Colombia Consumer Price Index Mar. 2019: Russian Federation Consumer Price Index Mar. 2019: 5.3% The Russian consumer price index rose 5.3% year over year in March, accelerating 0.1 point from February, marking another modest uptick in annual inflation in the federation. United States Risk of Recession Feb. 2019: 26% The odds that the U.S. will be in recession in the next six months have risen recently, reflecting past tightening in financial market conditions, flattening in the yield curve, and softness in housing. United States Consumer Credit (G19) Feb. 2019: $15.2 bil Headline consumer credit growth built on its solid start to the year. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |