Today's Economy Economic Roundup: U.S. Manufacturing Is Holding Up Richmond Fed survey was decent. Trump administration announces aid to farmers. U.S. Retail Pricing Power Weak but Improving The recovery has been widespread across segments. Europe Daily Briefing: Trade War Fear Hits Sentiment The euro area’s economy is struggling to regain momentum following a slowdown at the start of the year. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Policy Uncertainty Hurts China's Equity Market The Shanghai Composite is a useful barometer of economic sentiment in China. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Can Mexico’s New Government Deliver Higher Growth? Low capacity will still limit the economy’s potential. U.S. Employment Outlook: Job Engine Keeps Humming The share of the population with jobs trends higher. Spanish Budget Left in Limbo In keeping a lax policy this year, the country is risking EU sanctions. U.S. Chartbook: Just Keep Swimming The economy is powering ahead as tariff threats loom on the horizon. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States Bankruptcy Filings 2018Q2: -1.9% Personal bankruptcy filings increased in the second quarter, following their normal seasonal pattern. United States FHFA Purchase-Only House Price Index May. 2018: 6.4% The Federal Housing Finance Agency Purchase-Only House Price Index rose 6.4% in May on a year-ago basis, which is in line with the previous month’s increase. United States Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey Jul. 2018: 20 Manufacturing’s expansion decelerated slightly according to the Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity. United States Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index July 20: 97.3 U.S. economic policy uncertainty is trending lower, a little surprising considering the rising trade tensions. Argentina Economic Activity Indicator May. 2018: -5.75% Argentina's statistics office’s monthly economic activity index, IMAE, fell 5.8% y/y in May, after falling 0.6% in April (revised figure). Chile Monetary Policy Jul. 2018: South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index Jul. 2018: New Zealand Foreign Trade Jun. 2018: Australia Consumer Price Index 2018Q2: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |