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Economic Roundup: Slow Global Reflation Our global CPI rose 0.4% in October, but inflation is cooling quickly in developing economies. LatAm Weekly: China Looks to Trade Shifting attitudes toward trade may leave further space for China. Canada Weekly: Trump and NAFTA The next U.S. president's displeasure with the trade pact may hurt Canada, but the country has options. Economic Briefing: Greenback Goes From Strength to Strength China’s housing market continues to see rapid price growth. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, 18 November, 2016 Bond market could throw Trump a curve ball. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 18 November, 2016 U.K. household consumption is set to have once again driven the expansion while investment slowed or contracted. Macro Roundup: China Starts Q4 on Solid Footing The country's housing market is supporting economic growth despite tier one cities cooling. Europe's Cities Prepare for Sea Change Geopolitical reordering is hurting London and Paris, but other metropolitan areas can benefit. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
World
Moody's Analytics Global CPI
Oct. 2016: 0.4%
Global inflation has picked up some thanks to an increase in energy prices. Germany
Producer Price Index
Oct. 2016: -0.4%
Producer prices fell 0.4% y/y in October, following a 1.4% drop in the previous month. Euro Zone
Balance of Payments
Sep. 2016: €25.3 bil
The euro zone's current account surplus narrowed to €25.3 billion in September, seasonally adjusted, from €31.8 billion a year earlier. Chile
GDP
2016Q3: 1.6%
Chile’s economy underperformed in the third quarter, restrained by prolonged industrial weakness. Russian Federation
Retail Sales
Oct. 2016: -4.4%
Russia's retail sales fell 4.4% y/y in October after declining 3.6% y/y in September. Russian Federation
Unemployment
Oct. 2016: 5.4%
Russia’s unemployment rate ticked up in October to 5.4%. Canada
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2016: 1.5%
Headline inflation is picking up in Canada, but the change will not cause policymakers any concern. United States
Regional and State Employment
Oct. 2016:
There were no big surprises in the latest regional and state employment figures for October, which, similar to the national results, point to moderate growth to start the fourth quarter. United States
Conference Board Leading Indicators
Oct. 2016: 0.1%
The U.S. economy will continue to expand in the near term albeit at a moderate pace. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
November 11: 139.2
Strong fundamentals are supporting consumer and investor sentiment, leading to an increase in the ECRI Weekly Leading Index, which rose to 139.2 from 138.6 in the week ended November 11. United States
Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey
Nov. 2016: 1
The Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey kept its winning streak alive, but barely. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 