Today's Economy Economic Roundup: The Expected and Unexpected From Q2 GDP U.S. GDP revisions support the Fed's plan to cut rates. FOMC Preview: Powell and the Three Bears The Fed chairman's message has to be not too dovish, not too hawkish, but just right. Canada Weekly: Investors Look to Boost Oil Productivity Per-rig productivity has risen dramatically since oil prices began to fall in 2015. U.S. GDP Helps Fed Defend the Need for an Insurance Cut Revisions show the economy began losing momentum earlier. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Argentina Outlook: Gradual Recovery Ahead October’s presidential election remains a risk. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 26 July, 2019 Boris Johnson's rise to U.K. prime minister complicates matters as the Brexit deadline nears. Macro Roundup: The Easing Vogue The potency of monetary policy is limited by the uncertain global environment. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 26 July, 2019 China's manufacturing outlook remains dim; Japan's June data will have bright spots. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States Bankruptcy Filings 2019Q2: 0.2% Personal bankruptcy filings rose in the second quarter, following their normal seasonal pattern, and the increase was slightly larger than last year despite the support to household finances from the strong labor market. United States GDP 2019Q2: 2.1% U.S. Mexico Trade Balance Jun. 2019: US$2,561 mil The trade balance stayed positive in June as imports continued to underperform. Mexico Economic Activity Index May. 2019: -0.4% Mexico’s economic activity remained weak in May as the industrial contraction extended. Colombia Monetary Policy Jul. 2019: 4.25% Colombia’s central bank left the reference interest rate unchanged at its July meeting. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |