Today's Economy Elevated Leverage Ratio Signals Above-Average Credit Risk Nonfinancial-corporate debt has risen to a record-high 46.5% of GDP. Europe Daily Briefing: Familiar Patterns in the PMIs Manufacturing is still solidly in recession while the service sector is losing steam. Canada Weekly: HELOC, How Are You? Nonmortgage lending needs a new name given its composition. Geopolitical Risk Calendar: Another Trade War Deadline Approaches December tariffs put U.S. consumers in the crosshairs. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 22, 2019 Mexico's economy barely remains in the black. Forecaster’s Mailbag: Riding Australia’s Downturn The country's response to environmental concerns and climate events will become increasingly important. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 22 November, 2019 Despite the global slowdown, fundamentals for French consumers remain solid. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 22 November, 2019 Japan's October activity data dump will show the impact of the tax hike. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany GDP 2019Q3: 0.1% Preliminary estimates confirmed that the German economy grew 0.1% q/q in the third quarter. Canada Retail Trade Sep. 2019: -0.1% Canadian retail sales dipped minimally in September, falling 0.1% to C$51.6 billion. United States Monthly GDP Sep. 2019: 0.4% The economy appears to have perked up a little in September following a soft August. United States University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey Nov. 2019: 96.8 Consumer sentiment remains strong, rising modestly in November to its highest level since July. United States Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey Nov. 2019: -3 Manufacturing activity in the Kansas City Fed District has yet to exhibit any sign of rebounding. Peru GDP 2019Q3: 3.0% Peru's economy turned in a stronger showing in the third quarter on the back of steady growth in consumption and a rebound in private investment. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |