| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: As Trump Says More, Fed Can Say Less The U.S. central bank can counter to the president's criticism; hopefully it won't need to. Canada Weekly: Autos, Both Foreign and Domestic Threats of U.S. vehicle tariffs are spoiling the great news from dealerships. Does the Fed Have a Counter Punch to Trump's Jab? The central bank will play it cool but should consider dialing back its forward guidance. Europe Daily Briefing: Inflation Is Russia's Bugbear The central bank will likely stay on the sidelines for now. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Japan Outlook: Tiptoeing Around Trade Wars The economy remains in a cyclical upswing despite increasing downside risks. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 20 July, 2018 A jump in euro zone headline inflation gives the ECB cover to proceed with tapering plans. Macro Roundup: Don’t Forget China’s Role in the Supply Chain The casualties from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods extend to many other countries. Latin America Economic Preview: 23-27 July Activity moderates in Mexico and contracts in Argentina. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Indonesia
Monetary Policy
Jul. 2018: 5.25%
Bank Indonesia appears comfortable with its recent hikes, as it left the policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, after the previous meeting’s 50-basis point hike. Canada
Consumer Price Index
Jun. 2018: 2.5%
Inflation is heating up, accelerating to its fastest pace since February 2012. Canada
Retail Trade
May. 2018: 2.0%
Retail sales rose 2% in May to C$50.8 billion, more than making up for the decline in April and resuming their hot streak. United States
Industry GDP
2018Q1: 1.9 ppt, SAAR
The U.S. economy is doing well and the breadth of growth in the first quarter was decent. United States
Regional and State Employment
Jun. 2018:
The country’s labor market ended the second quarter on a strong note, with employment numbers for state and regional economies for June echoing those released a couple of weeks ago for the nation as a whole; they show the realities of an economy operating beyond full employment as firms struggle to fill open positions with qualified workers. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
July 13: 148.3
The U.S. economy is healthy and the near-term outlook is bright. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
