Today's Economy Economic Roundup: More to Come This week’s main highlights are still ahead, including December’s employment report. LatAm Daily Briefing: Chilean Consumers Step Up to the Plate Robust retail sales and moderate job gains help reinforce the nation’s recovery. Europe Daily Briefing: Natural Gas Prices Up A colder winter is depleting reserves more quickly than in the recent past. Inside Economics Podcast: Episode 197—Deep Dive Into the Matrix Our panel makes predictions for the 2025 economy. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Trudeau’s Resignation and Canada’s Outlook A likely switch to CPC control reinforces our weak outlook for federal spending. U.S. Chartbook: Slow and Steady Into the New Year Heightened uncertainty clouds the outlook for manufacturing. Euro Zone Outlook: Dancing on the Edge Our baseline forecast expects continued subdued growth, but it is almost as likely that the region slips into recession. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, January 3, 2025 While December job growth undoubtedly slowed from a strong gain in November, payroll gains will remain in line with their recent average. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence January 03: 26.9 Global business sentiment is starting 2025 on a notably high note. United States Factory Orders (M3) Nov. 2024: -0.4% m/m U.S. factory orders took a step backward in November. United States Vehicle Sales - BEA Dec. 2024: 16.8 mil, SAAR In December, U.S. new-vehicle sales experienced a notable uptick, reaching a SAAR of 16.8 million units. Brazil Foreign Trade Dec. 2024: US$4.8 bil Brazil’s trade surplus narrowed in December as extremely dry conditions weighed on the exports of key crops and a fast-moving domestic economy hoisted imports. Uruguay Consumer Price Index Dec. 2024: 5.49% y/y In December, annual inflation in Uruguay increased to 5.5% year on year, compared with 5% in November. Philippines Industrial Production Nov. 2024: Philippines Consumer Price Index Dec. 2024: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |