| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Can the BoC Wait on NAFTA? We have raised our subjective odds of a July rate hike by the Bank of Canada. Low VIX and Upturn by Core Business Sales Bode Well for Credit Core sales' livelier tone also a good sign for profitability, capital spending and hiring. Europe Daily Briefing: The Whole Story on French Production Despite another monthly decline, leading indicators point to a rebound in the second quarter. Canada Weekly: Tariff Impact Will Be Minimal U.S. levies on Canadian steel and aluminum will not cause a surge in the trade deficit. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 8 June, 2018 The ECB meets Thursday to decide on the single-currency area's policy path. Latin America Economic Preview: 11-15 June Industrial production improves in Colombia and Mexico. Macro Roundup: Australia's Thumping Start to 2018 Households pulled back on discretionary items and dipped into savings to fund essential purchases. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 8 June, 2018 China's May data will show strength in the second quarter, with the usual weak spots. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
France
Industrial Production
Apr. 2018: -0.5%
France's industrial production declined by 0.5% m/m in April, building on a 0.4% fall in March and below the consensus expectations of a small rise. Taiwan (Province of China)
Foreign Trade
May. 2018: US$4,406.4 mil
Taiwan's trade surplus widened to US$4.41 billion in May, following the US$4.15 billion recorded in April. Germany
Industrial Production
Apr. 2018: -1.0%
German industrial production retreated at the start of the second quarter, falling 1% m/m following a revised 1.7% rise in March. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
May. 2018: 2.86%
I Chile
Consumer Price Index
May. 2018: 2.0%
Chile’s inflation trended up gradually in May, as prices are responding to an accelerating economy. Canada
Housing Starts
May. 2018: 196 ths
The pace of new residential construction decelerated in May. Canada
Industrial Capacity Utilization
2018Q1: 86.1%
Canada’s goods producers are performing well. Canada
Labor Force Survey
May. 2018: 5.8%
Supply-side constraints are becoming a clear obstacle to job growth. United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
Apr. 2018: 0.1%
The inventory build slowed further in April. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
June 01: 148.7
The U.S. economy is in good health, and economic prospects for the coming quarters are bright. Peru
Monetary Policy
Jun. 2018: 2.75%
Peru’s central bank kept the key reference rate at 2.75% at its June meeting. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
