| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Consumers Are in Good Spirits Sentiment remained high in February, despite volatility. LatAm Update: Aimed at China, Tariffs Will Have Broad Impacts Latin American economies won't escape the damage of a rise in U.S. protectionism. Europe Daily Briefing: Italy Underperforms, Again The country's economy is struggling to gain traction; let’s hope the elections don’t make things worse. The Cost of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs A wide array of U.S. industries will pay higher input prices. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, March 2, 2018 The focus will be on U.S. trade policy and whether more trading partners retaliate. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 2 March, 2018 The ECB will meet to decide the single-currency area's policy path. Germany Outlook: High Time for Reforms Despite strong economic growth, investment remains subdued. Trade Protectionism and Retaliation Pose Downside Risk U.S. attempts to shield domestic industries stand to antagonize allies. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany
Retail Sales
Jan. 2018: -0.7%
German retail sales retreated further at the start of the new year. Italy
GDP
2017Q4: 0.3%
Chile
Retail & Wholesale Sales
Jan. 2018: 7.3%
Commercial activity soared in January, and Chile’s retail and wholesale index rose 7.3% on an annual basis. United States
Semiconductor Billings
Jan. 2018:
Canada
GDP
2017Q4: 1.7%
Economic growth held firm in the fourth quarter, rounding out a solid 2017. Canada
Industry Output
Dec. 2017: 0.1%
The Canadian economy slowed marginally in December. United States
ISM - NY Report
Feb. 2018: 54.5
New York City purchasing managers are exercising a bit more caution based on the most recent ISM-New York Report on Business. The top-line current business conditions index dropped 18 points after achieving its highest reading in more than a decade in January. United States
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey
Feb. 2018: 99.7
Consumer sentiment jumped 4 points in February, according to the final report for the month from the University of Michigan. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
February 23: 150.3
The U.S. economy is putting on an impressive showing, even eight years into the expansion, and continued growth is in the cards. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
