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Europe Daily Briefing: U.K. Shrugs Off Brexit Risks in January January's figures may drive up Q1 growth, but we aren't updating our forecasts just yet. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: China Won’t Raise the White Flag China isn't bowing to all U.S. demands, so it's a difficult road to travel. U.S. Equities Soar as Rate Hike Risks Fade The 1.49% surge only partly erased last week’s 2.41% drop. Economic Roundup: A Bumpy Ride for the U.S. Economy in Q1 First-quarter GDP likely won't impress but we have seen this before. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
The Next Budget Battle in Washington DC Trump’s budget, though a wish list, kicks off the next showdown over the federal budget. U.S. Chartbook: Economy Hits a Big Bump A trifecta of factors will cause GDP growth to be soft this quarter. Global Outlook: Weaker Growth, Pervasive Downside Risks Elevated geopolitical risks threaten to accelerate the slowdown in global demand. U.K. Chartbook: Has Brexit Sunk the Economy? The uncertainty is lasting for too long and is taking a toll on growth. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
World
Moody's Analytics Global CPI
Feb. 2019: 0.2%
Global inflation has moderated over the past several months because of the drop in oil prices. United Kingdom
Monthly GDP
Jan. 2019: 0.5%
The U.K. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
Feb. 2019: 3.89%
Brazil’s inflation increased in February but remained below the 4.25% central target. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Feb. 2019: 101.7
The NFIB small business optimism index inched higher in February, rising from 101.2 to 101.7. India
Consumer Price Index
Feb. 2019: 2.6%
India
Industrial Production
Jan. 2019: 1.7%
United States
Consumer Price Index
Feb. 2019: 0.2%
The absence of any noticeable acceleration in U.S. inflation will keep the Federal Reserve on the sideline for the foreseeable future. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
March 08: 129.1
The four-week moving average in our U.S. policy uncertainty index came in at 129.1 for the week ended March 8, down slightly from 129.6 the previous week. South Korea
Employment
Feb. 2019:
Japan
Machinery Orders
Jan. 2019:
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