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Monday, June 18, 2018

Today's Economy


U.S. Consumers Feel Benefits of a Tight Labor Market

They say stronger income is improving their financial situations.

Europe Daily Briefing: What Will Draghi Say?

Monetary doves will dominate at this week's policy meetings.

Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: It's All About Trade

Exports in Japan and Singapore had a solid May; the risks from protectionism have grown.

U.S. Default Forecast Edges Higher

The projected slide by the high-yield default rate bodes well for earnings-sensitive financial assets.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


In the Crosshairs of Trade Tensions

Tariffs are a clunky tool for the U.S. to structurally alter the trade relationship with China.

U.S. Employment Outlook: Expansion Endures; Jobs Harder to Fill

Real wages are not accelerating nearly as much as they did in previous tight labor markets.

U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, June 15, 2018

The week ahead won't match the week that was.

Macro Roundup: China’s Miserable May

The PBoC is walking a tough road; trade tensions threaten already softer conditions.

» VIEW MORE COMMENTARY



Today's Economic Indicators


Russian Federation
Industrial Production
May. 2018: 3.7%
Russian industrial production weakened to 3.7% year-over-year in May, down from 3.9% in the previous month.

World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
June 15: 36.5
Global businesses remain confident.

United States
NAHB Housing Market Index
Jun. 2018: 68
Homebuilder sentiment decreased 2 points to 68 in June, according to the NAHB Housing Market Index.

United States
CreditForecast.com Household Credit Report
May. 2018: 3.53%
Total U.S. household borrowing grew by 3.53% year over year in May, down from 3.61% in April.

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