| Today's Economy
Trump vs. Powell Here's how the U.S. president could, but is unlikely to, change Fed chairs. What U.S. Economic Data Are Affected by the Shutdown Department of Commerce releases are likely delayed; the Fed and Labor Department remain open. Another Natural Disaster for Indonesia The human cost is significant, but the economic cost may be less than that in earlier disasters. Economic Roundup: Swing and a Miss The Fed's Williams provided a temporary boost to stocks, but he couldn't save the day. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Living Costs in the West Widen Their Gap With Rest of the U.S. High and rising living costs in the West pull the region further above the national average. U.S. Regional Outlook: HQ2 Leaves Winners Primed for Growth—and Growing Pains Even though the winning bidders are rightfully optimistic, numerous concerns persist. Bumps Ahead on Asia's Wild Ride The U.S.-China trade war dominated 2018, and there are no guarantees in the current truce. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, December 21, 2018 Markets will not get guidance from the Fed next week. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller® Home Price Indexes
Oct. 2018: 5.0%
Existing-home price appreciation decelerated once again in the three months ending in October compared with the same period in September. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
December 21: 95.9
U.S. economic policy uncertainty has edged higher, but the implications for growth are minimal. United States
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey
Dec. 2018: -8
Manufacturing conditions in the Fifth Federal Reserve District weakened in December. South Korea
Consumer Sentiment Index
Dec. 2018:
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