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Monday, May 13, 2024

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: A Big Week Ahead

Global business sentiment is on the rise, but inflation will draw most of the attention this week.

Inside Economics Podcast: Episode 163—Houser on the Green Energy Transition

We explore the potential impact of the upcoming election on the green energy transition.

LatAm Daily Briefing: Peru’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Rate Cuts

It will still be some time before the bank eases its monetary restriction.

Europe Daily Briefing: The Other Shoe Drops

Shipping costs are climbing again.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


U.S. Consumers Lead, Tentatively

Spending growth looks set to slow but not stop.

U.S. Chartbook: Confidence Tumbles

There is hope that consumers' faith in the economy will revive; gasoline prices appear to be at or near their peak, and both house prices and the labor market remain strong.

Euro Zone Risk Matrix: Shipping Shocks

Shipping issues highlight that broader conflict in the Middle East could more directly affect oil supply if it becomes dangerous to ship out of the Strait of Hormuz.

APAC Outlook: Don't Look Back

A strong first quarter bodes well for the year, but high interest rates will add friction.

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Today's Economic Indicators


Portugal
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2024: 2.2%
Portuguese headline inflation decreased in April to 2.2% from 2.3% in March.

Canada
Building Permits
Mar. 2024: -11.7% m/m
The total value of building permits in Canada dropped 11.7% in March from the previous month to $10.5 billion.

India
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2024: 4.83% y/y
Inflation in India came in at 4.83% year over year in April, just a touch below March’s reading of 4.85%.

World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
May 10: 12.2
Global business sentiment has meaningfully improved so far this year.

United States
Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index
Apr. 2024:

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