Today's Economy LatAm Weekly: Strike Highlights Chile’s Reliance on Copper The Escondida mine plays a central role in the nation's economy. Indonesia's Tense and Contentious Jakarta Elections Religion is playing a more important role in the race for governor. Canada Weekly: Deficits Will Not Trigger a Debt Crisis An IMF review did not foresee worrying developments in the federal debt profile. Economic Briefing: U.K. Consumers Feeling the Pinch U.K. retail trade was likely downbeat in January, continuing December's somber performance. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Webinar Replay: Briefing on the Federal Reserve's CCAR Scenarios We also answer your questions following the webinar. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 17 February, 2017 U.K. consumer spending likely boomed again in the fourth quarter. Macro Roundup: Price Pressures Simmer in China Higher interest rates are on the cards given accelerating inflation. Latin America Economic Preview: 20-24 February Peru's economy moderated while Mexico's continued to underperform. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Peru GDP 2016Q4: 3.0% Peru advanced at a healthy pace in the final quarter of 2016 as rising mineral exports offset weakness in private investment. Euro Zone Current Account Dec. 2016: €31.0 bil The euro zone's current account surplus narrowed to €31 billion in December, seasonally adjusted, from €36.4 billion a month earlier, despite the weaker euro. United Kingdom Retail Sales Jan. 2017: 1.51% U.K. retail sales surprised again on the downside in January, contracting by 0.3% m/m compared with our expectations of a more modest 0.1% fall. Canada International Transactions in Securities Dec. 2016: C$10.2 bil Net foreign inflows into the Canadian economy reached a record high in 2016. United States Internet Sales (E-Commerce Sales) 2016Q4: $102.7 bil Internet sales have maintained their climb. United States Conference Board Leading Indicators Jan. 2017: 0.6% The U.S. expansion should continue over the coming months. United States ECRI Weekly Leading Index February 10: 144.5 The U.S. economy will expand over the coming quarters, but gains will likely moderate as the economy approaches full employment. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |