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Economic Roundup: So Far, So Good On the inflation front, the first datapoint for July was encouraging. Inside Economics Podcast: Episode 176—Hair on Fire We examine what has been buffeting the markets. Final Thoughts Ahead of July’s CPI We expect both the headline and core inflation measures to have risen a mild 0.2% in July. LatAm Daily Briefing: FDI Inflows Slow Despite last year’s slowdown, foreign direct investment into Latin America remained at solid levels compared with recent history. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Latin America Outlook: Running at Different Speeds The region will start 2025 performing near production capacity after ending 2024 at below-potential growth. U.S. Chartbook: Take a Deep Breath Market volatility spiked to its highest since the pandemic. Japan Risk Matrix: Policy Error Rate hikes or fiscal policy missteps could precipitate a broader downturn. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, August 9, 2024 We expect that inflation's second-quarter moderation continued into July. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Spain
Consumer Price Index
Jul. 2024: 2.8% y/y
In July, Spain's consumer price index rose 2.8% year over year after a 3.4% gain in June. United Kingdom
Unemployment
Jun. 2024: 4.2%
The latest data show that the U.K. labour market remains in fairly strong shape, with employment picking up in the three months to June and the unemployment rate dropping back to 4.2% from 4.4%, its lowest level since February. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Jul. 2024: 93.7
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is trending in the right direction. United States
Producer Price Index
Jul. 2024: 0.1% m/m
As expected, the producer price index for final demand rose 0.1% in July after a 0.2% increase in the prior month. United States
NAR Metro Prices
2024Q2: 4.9 % y/y
The median price of an existing single-family home climbed 4.9% from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. Canada
RPS House Price Index
Jul. 2024: 2.2% y/y
South Korea
Employment
Jul. 2024:
New Zealand
Monetary Policy
Aug. 2024:
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