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Monday, January 22, 2018

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: Back in Business

Partial government shutdown appears to be over, but more brinkmanship is ahead.

After Shutdown, Political Gridlock Risks More Delays

The cost of the temporary impasse will be small, but implications for the 2018 U.S. fiscal agenda will matter.

Shutdown Could Affect U.S. Government Data

Delays are possible while an extended stalemate could hurt accuracy.

Mexico Needs to Debate Monetary Framework

A single mandate limits the possibilities for meeting new challenges.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


U.S. Chartbook: Capacity Constraints

Growth is nearing its limit as equipment spending rises, construction slows, and initial claims dip.

U.S. Employment Outlook: Taking Up the Slack

This year will mark an inflection point for wage growth as the unemployment rate continues to fall.

U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, January 19, 2018

Shutdown watch.

Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 19 January, 2017

Further stimulus is unlikely from the BoJ; the 2% inflation target looks like a pipe dream.

» VIEW MORE COMMENTARY



Today's Economic Indicators


Canada
Wholesale Trade
Nov. 2017: 0.7%
Wholesale sales rose 0.7% to C$63.6 billion in November, a second consecutive monthly increase.

United States
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Dec. 2017: 0.27
The pace of U.S. economic growth moved upward in December.

Mexico
Employment Situation
Dec. 2017: 3.13%
National unemployment declined further in December.

World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
January 19: 34.3
Global businesses remain upbeat at the start of 2018.

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