| Today's Economy
Europe Daily Briefing: Hope for the Euro Zone France is expected to be among the most resilient economies this year Canada Weekly: Yield Curve Flashes Recession Warning The estimated odds of a recession in Canada are reaching concerning levels. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Japan's Inflation Stuck in the Mud A tax hike will temporarily boost inflation, but it will cool markedly once that effect fades. Lower Corporate Bond Yields Boost Credit Quality Via Refinancings However, if companies substantially increase their debt, credit will suffer. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 21 June, 2019 Expect a broad-based pickup in price pressures across the euro currency area. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 21 June, 2019 China's manufacturing sentiment should stabilise at a low level. Latin America Economic Preview: 24-28 June Economic activity in Mexico was affected by the Easter timing in April. Forecaster’s Mailbag: China’s Halcyon Days Are Over It's been a tough year, and inflation adds to the list of worries. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Canada
Retail Trade
Apr. 2019: 0.1%
Canadian retail sales rose for the third consecutive month, albeit at a slower rate. United States
Regional and State Employment
May. 2019:
State and regional employment numbers for May provide more evidence of increasing business caution in response to slower economic growth and rising trade risks. United States
Existing-Home Sales
May. 2019: 5.34 mil
Thanks to falling mortgage rates, existing-home sales for May recovered some of the pace that was lost in March and April. Colombia
Monetary Policy
Jun. 2019: 4.25%
Colombia’s central bank board left the reference interest rate unchanged at its June meeting. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
