| Today's Economy
Italy’s Early Election Approaching The breakup of Renzi’s Democratic Party could benefit the Five Star Movement. U.K. Manufacturing Stays Buoyant, But Exports Sink Domestic demand was the main growth driver in February. Economic Briefing: Japan's Lapping Up the Weak Yen Japan's slower export growth in January is due to the Lunar New Year; February should rebound. Economic Roundup: No Longer Need to Squint to See Effect of U.K. Referendum The labor market and consumer spending show the ill effects of the decision to break from the EU. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Japan's Bumpy Road Toward Reflation The central bank’s efforts have been crimped by various developments. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, February 17, 2017 Yellen's testimony likely makes most of the FOMC minutes stale. 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. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany
Producer Price Index
Jan. 2017: 2.4%
Producer prices rose 2.4% y/y in January, following a 1% increase in the previous month. Spain
Foreign Trade
Dec. 2016: -€2.4 bil
Spain’s monthly trade deficit widened to €2.4 billion in December from €1.8 billion in the same month of the previous year and €1.2 billion in November. Germany
House Price Index
Jan. 2017: 10.4%
New-home prices rose 10.4% y/y in January, following a 12% gain in the previous month. Canada
Wholesale Trade
Dec. 2016: 0.7%
Wholesale sales rose for the third consecutive month, increasing 0.7% to C$57.3 billion in December. Russian Federation
Industrial Production
Jan. 2017: 2.3%
Industrial production in Russia grew for the fourth consecutive month, gaining 2.3% y/y. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
