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Commentary
U.S. Macro Outlook: Dangerous Curve Ahead Ignore those voices that claim this time is different. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview: 20 July, 2018 South Korea's GDP growth likely hit 0.7% q/q in Q2; exports were upbeat and consumption was subdued. Colombia Outlook: Expansion Gains Momentum Oil prices add uncertainty. U.S. Regional Outlook: Wage, Salary Growth Looking Up Job growth is solid, but trade tensions are a significant risk. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United Kingdom
Retail Sales
Jun. 2018: 2.85%
U.K. retail sales grew by 2.9% y/y in June, down from a 4.1% increase previously but above our expectations of 2.4%. Canada
ADP Canada National Employment Report
Jun. 2018: -10,521
The labor market suffered a setback in June, registering a modest payroll decline. United States
Moody's Analytics Beige Book Index
Jul. 2018: 163.9
The Moody's Analytics Beige Book Index posted a rating of 164 for July’s edition of the Federal Reserve report. United States
Jobless Claims
July 14: 207,000
The U.S. labor market is forging ahead. United States
Philadelphia Fed Survey
Jul. 2018: 25.7
The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing business outlook survey came in above expectations in July and remains firmly in positive territory. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
July 13: -1.18
Financial conditions eased for the second straight week, helped by rising equity prices. United States
Conference Board Leading Indicators
Jun. 2018: 0.5%
Prospects for the U.S. economy continue to improve. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
July 13: 46 bil cubic feet
The increase in natural gas inventories fell short of analyst expectations, which will apply upward pressure on gas prices. United States
California Manufacturing Survey
2018Q3: 63
The California Composite Index, measuring overall manufacturing activity, decreased from 63.3 in the second quarter of 2018 to 63 in the third quarter. Argentina
Retail Sales Index
May. 2018: 31.8%
The index that tracks nominal sales at Buenos Aires’ largest shopping centers increased 31.8% y/y in May, after 22.1% in the previous month. Japan
Consumer Price Index
Jun. 2018:
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