Today's Economy Economic Briefing: Lower Yen Lifts Japan's Fourth Quarter The first estimate of Japan's Q4 GDP growth was 0.2% q/q, slower than 0.3% in Q3. Economic Roundup: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Takes a Step Back Fed Governor Tarullo's resignation leaves Trump with three seats to fill and causes a power shift. Canada’s Q1 GDP Projection Holding Steady Our high-frequency model pegs quarterly growth at 2.2%. LatAm Weekly: Tallying Brazil's Damage The recession's toll on jobs and incomes has been severe. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Employment Outlook: Payrolls Climbing There is little on the horizon that raises concerns of a weakening economy or recession. U.S. Chartbook: Ebb and Flow in the Credit Spigot Banks reported tighter lending standards for consumer loans in the final quarter of 2016. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, February 10, 2017 The calendar is chock-full, but Yellen may steal the spotlight. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 10 February, 2017 Risks are tilted to the downside for Germany’s fourth quarter growth. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
India Consumer Price Index Jan. 2017: 3.2% India's consumer prices decelerated at the start of 2017 thanks to a sharp slowdown in food prices. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence February 10: 33.1 Global business confidence remains strong and steadfast. Uruguay Industrial Production Dec. 2016: 5.6% Uruguay’s factory sector bounced back strongly in December. China Consumer Price Index Jan. 2017: China Producer Price Index Jan. 2017: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |