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Monday, May 20, 2019

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: Trade Tensions Go Sixth-Grade Chemistry

We have cut our subjective odds of a deal by the G-20 meeting, again.

Argentina Faces Tough Fiscal Target

A zero primary fiscal deficit might be out of reach this year.

National Activity Index Favors Wider Spreads as High-Yield Borrowing Activity Contracts

New loans rated Baa or lower fell by 31% year over year.

Spillover Effect of Tariffs on U.S. Inflation More Than Previously Thought

Still, the overall impact of the tariffs on inflation has been modest.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


U.S. Chartbook: And Then There Were Tariffs

Souring trade relations loom over a healthy, if softening U.S. economy.

Economic Impact of Australia's Election Surprise

The vote will have major implications for climate change, tax and housing policy.

U.S. Employment Outlook: Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Year-to-date payroll gains have averaged 205,000 per month.

U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, May 17, 2019

Expect a decent gain in existing-home sales, and a slew of Fed speeches.

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Today's Economic Indicators


Chile
GDP
2019Q1: 1.6%
Chile’s economy moderated further at the start of the year as the high comparison base reduced annual growth.

United States
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Apr. 2019: -0.45
The pace of U.S. economic activity declined in April.

World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
May 17: 12.2
The escalation of the U.S.-China trade war appears to have hit business sentiment.

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