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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Today's Economy


Delay in U.S. Tax Refunds Could Sting February Spending

IRS payouts are running well behind the pace of recent years.

Singapore Government Announces 2017 Budget

New policy measures are aimed at the short and long term.

Euro Zone Business Optimism Growing

February's Markit PMI signaled the fastest growth in almost six years.

Buoyant Tech Demand Lifting Taiwan's Exports

Orders in information and communication items rose ahead of the expected iPhone 8 release later this year.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


Canada Housing Market Outlook: A Farewell to Easy Lending

New mortgage rules will lead to significantly slower house price growth over the next three years.

U.S. Consumer Outlook: A Dip in Confidence Would Be of Little Concern

The post-election uptick in confidence measures isn't meaningful. A reversal wouldn't be, either.

Taiwan Outlook: Riding the Export Wave

Unfavorable demographics and a difficult relationship with China are downside risks to the recovery.

Japan's Bumpy Road Toward Reflation

The central bank’s efforts have been crimped by various developments.

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Today's Economic Indicators


France
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2017: 1.6%
France's annual inflation is now the strongest since November 2012.

World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
February 17: 33.7
Global business confidence remains strong and unwavering, consistent with an economy that is expanding above its growth potential.

United States
SEMI Book-to-Bill Ratio
Jan. 2017:

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