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Economic Roundup: Little Is Dampening Business Sentiment Trade concerns and volatility in financial markets haven't hurt business confidence. Chile’s Recovery Strengthens Comparison levels and more dynamic activity are the factors behind the strong growth. How Much Will the Fed Stomach? The U.S. central bank's threshold for above-target inflation could be too low. Europe Daily Briefing: Delay Ahead for Bank of England The latest data likely confounded the central bank. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Global Outlook: Are Developed Economies Taking a Breather? Base effects ensure growth in most economies, but the U.S. will ease this year. U.S. Chartbook: In the Sweet Spot Unemployment would have to move even lower for the Fed to get overly concerned about labor market overheating. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, May 4, 2018 The Fed sees the U.S. economy as being in the sweet spot. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 4 May, 2018 Thursday will bring the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee’s May meeting. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Taiwan (Province of China)
Foreign Trade
Apr. 2018: US$4,153.7 mil
Taiwan’s trade surplus narrowed to US$4.15 billion in April, after rising to US$6 billion in March. Chile
Monthly Economic Activity Indicator
Mar. 2018: 4.6%
Economic activity in Chile advanced in March at a solid pace, despite the effect of Easter. Chile
Foreign Trade
Apr. 2018: US$982.7 mil
Chile’s trade surplus widened in April, climbing to $983 million from $792 million in the prior month. Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2018: 3.1%
Colombia’s annual inflation rate was unchanged in April, as higher energy and food prices prevented further deceleration. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
May 04: 39.4
Global business sentiment remains strong and unwavering, and consistent with a global economy that is growing well above its potential. China
Foreign Trade
Apr. 2018:
United States
Consumer Credit (G19)
Mar. 2018: $11.7 bil
Headline consumer credit is only inching along. Australia
Retail Sales
Mar. 2018:
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