| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: U.S. Labor Market Cools, Doesn't Freeze in December The Fed still can stick to its plan to keep interest rates unchanged this year. Canada Weekly: China's Effect on Trade The arrest of a Huawei executive in Vancouver in December 2018 sparked a flare-up. Europe Daily Briefing: Britain's Grim Retail Reaper An industry report spells bad news for 2019. Geopolitical Risk Calendar: U.S.-Iran Tensions Cool a Little, but Threat Remains The volatile relationship could again deteriorate, with serious consequences. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, January 10, 2020 Brazil’s recovery likely firmed in the final months of the year. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 10 January, 2020 Elections and Brexit heightened U.K. uncertainty. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 10 January, 2020 China’s GDP growth likely cooled to 5.9% y/y in the December quarter, from 6% in the September stanza. Mexico Outlook: Weak Recovery in 2020 After a year of stagnation in 2019, the economy will see mild growth. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
France
Industrial Production
Nov. 2019: 0.3%
Headline French industrial production grew 0.3% m/m and 1.3% y/y, in line with our expectations. Spain
Industrial Production
Nov. 2019: 1.0%
Spain’s industrial production increased 1% on a seasonally adjusted basis in November. Italy
Industrial Production
Nov. 2019: 0.1%
Italy's industrial production ticked up 0.1% m/m in November following monthly drops in September and October. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
Dec. 2019: 4.31%
Brazil’s inflation ended the year on the rise as consumer prices reported a strong rebound. India
Industrial Production
Nov. 2019: 1.8%
Industrial production turned positive in November, coming in above expectations at 1.8% y/y, compared with a 3.8% decline in October. Canada
Labor Force Survey
Dec. 2019: 5.6%
Canada's labor market recovered from its November stumble, finishing the year in a strong position. United States
Employment Situation
Dec. 2019: 145,000
Payrolls increased by 145,000 jobs in December, below our and consensus expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5%. Russian Federation
Consumer Price Index
Dec. 2019: 0.4%
Russian inflation has slowed even further and is well below the central bank’s target. Mexico
Industrial Production
Nov. 2019: -2.1%
Mexico's industry continued to report weakness in November, as domestic demand remained depressed. Peru
Monetary Policy
Jan. 2020: 2.25%
Peru’s central bank stood pat in its first meeting of the year, keeping the key reference rate unchanged at 2.25%. United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
Nov. 2019: -0.1%
Wholesale inventories fell 0.1% in November, below the consensus expectation of a slight increase. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
