| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Inflation, Eh? Canada CPI Jumps The BoC will take note but may not rush into action. Emerging Markets May Be a Bigger Systemic Risk Than U.S. High-Yield Corporates Chinese share prices have fallen considerably, Canada Weekly: Pedal to the Metals Despite tariffs disrupting steel and aluminum trade, the metals industry will continue to thrive. Global Growth Enjoys Decent Start to Q3 Much of the strength is coming from the U.S., while China is on a slowing trajectory. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
BoJ Paving a Way to Tighter Monetary Policy The central bank's latest changes hint at changing direction. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 17 August, 2018 German consumer spending should have ramped up in line with the upward trend in wage growth. Central and Eastern Europe Can Weather the Storm The region is less vulnerable than the massive depreciation would suggest. Latin America Economic Preview: 20-24 August Chile, Mexico and Peru advanced further in the second quarter. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Euro Zone
Consumer Price Index
Jul. 2018: 2.1%
Final numbers confirmed that euro zone inflation accelerated to 2.1% in July from 2% in June. Canada
Consumer Price Index
Jul. 2018: 3%
Inflation surged in July, and monetary policymakers will take notice. Canada
International Transactions in Securities
Jun. 2018: C$0.3 bil
Net foreign investment into Canada advanced C$300 million, the smallest sum so far this year. United States
Internet Sales (E-Commerce Sales)
2018Q2: $127.3 bil
Internet sales cannot be stopped. United States
Conference Board Leading Indicators
Jul. 2018: 0.6%
The U.S. economy will continue to strengthen. Russian Federation
Retail Sales
Jul. 2018: 2.5%
Retail stayed on track in July and printed at 2.5% in year-ago terms. Russian Federation
Unemployment
Jul. 2018: 4.7%
Russian unemployment stayed steady at 4.7% in July, which marks a historical low. United States
Regional and State Employment
Jul. 2018:
July was another good month for the U.S. labor market, with employment numbers for state and regional economies echoing those released a couple of weeks ago for the nation; they show the labor market humming along with solid growth and little to no unused labor supply as firms struggle to attract and retain qualified workers. United States
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey
Aug. 2018: 95.3
Consumers were a little less upbeat in August, but the implications for consumer spending are minimal. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
August 10: 147.4
The U.S. economy is doing well and near-term prospects are positive. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
