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Friday, February 17, 2017

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.

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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.

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