| Today's Economy
Canada Weekly: Trading Ups and Downs Three major developments in world trade have substantial implications for the country. EU Risk Matrix Update: A Barrage of Good News The risk of a no-deal Brexit has solidly decreased thanks to the Conservative party’s victory in the U.K. general elections. U.K. Risk Matrix Update: Election Eases Brexit Problem The outcome of the vote is straightforward; expect Brexit in January. Geopolitical Risk Calendar: Easing Tensions The U.S. and China reached a Phase One trade agreement, and a Brexit deal looks likely. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, December 13, 2019 Markets fear a comeback of populist and ineffective measures in Argentina. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 13 December, 2019 China’s November activity data dump will likely show modest improvement. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 13 December, 2019 Momentum in the U.K. economy remains fragile, but consumers remain crucial in keeping the economy afloat. Beyond the Trade War in China There are remarkable trends, transitions and transformations underway in the country's economy. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Japan
Retail Sales
Oct. 2019:
Spain
Consumer Price Index
Nov. 2019: 0.4%
Spain’s consumer price index inched up 0.4% in November on a year-ago basis. Russian Federation
Monetary Policy
Dec. 2019: 6.25%
The Central Bank of Russia lowered the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% at its December meeting, in line with market consensus. United States
Import and Export Prices
Nov. 2019: 0.2%
U.S. import prices edged higher in November but weakness in nonfuel prices, which matter for consumer prices, persisted. Canada
New Motor Vehicle Sales
Oct. 2019: -1.5%
New-vehicle sales in October were down again, at 163,201 units on an unadjusted basis. United States
Retail Sales
Nov. 2019: 0.2%
Retail sales continued to grow modestly in November, with the top-line number supported by healthy auto sales. Peru
Monetary Policy
Dec. 2019: 2.25%
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru kept the policy rate unchanged at 2.25% in its final meeting of the year. Colombia
Industrial Production
Oct. 2019: 2.1%
Colombia's manufacturing output expanded 2.1% y/y in October, up from 0.5% in September. United States
Business Inventories (MTIS)
Oct. 2019: 0.2%
The inventory build started up again in October, with business stockpiles rising 0.2% over the month. United States
Monthly GDP
Oct. 2019: 0.5%
The U.S. economy got off to a solid start this quarter. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
