Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Fourth Quarter Looks Slightly Better U.S. Q4 GDP is tracking at 1%, but risks are weighted to the upside. Revisions Paint a Darker Picture of Mexico’s Economy The latest GDP figures show the country entering a technical recession. LatAm Daily Briefing: Brazil Backpedals, Colombia Reels Drumming up support for reforms will prove a tall task. Europe Daily Briefing: German Consumers Are Holding Firm U.K. polls show the Conservatives' lead over Labour has narrowed. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Chartbook: Keep It Together Low interest rates have everyone feeling good. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 25, 2019 The trend in initial jobless claims has clearly softened a bit. U.S. Regional Outlook: Warning Signs Emerge The share of metro area output associated with late-cycle expansions could signal a tipping point. Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 22, 2019 Mexico's economy barely remains in the black. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Mexico Retail & Wholesale Sales Sep. 2019: 2.4% Retail sales in Mexico advanced moderately in September, as consumers remain cautious about the future. United States Advance Wholesale and Retail Inventories Oct. 2019: 0.2% The U.S. inventory build started up again in October, according to the advance report. United States International Trade in Goods - Advanced Oct. 2019: -$66.5 bil The nominal goods deficit narrowed for a second consecutive month as imports contracted significantly more than exports. United States S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller® Home Price Indexes Sep. 2019: 2.1% House price appreciation inched up slightly in September with year-ago growth in the 20-city composite index rising to 2.1%, up from 2% in August. United States FHFA Purchase-Only House Price Index Sep. 2019: 5.1% The Federal Housing Finance Agency Purchase-Only House Price Index increased 5.1% in September on a year-ago basis, 1.1% on a quarterly basis, and 0.6% on a monthly basis. United States Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index November 22: United States Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey Nov. 2019: -1 Factory activity in the Richmond Federal Reserve District slowed in November, according to the Fifth District Manufacturing Index. United States New-Home Sales Oct. 2019: 733,000 New-home sales slipped slightly in October, falling 0.7% from the revised September total, but are still up by 31.6% from October 2018. United States Conference Board Consumer Confidence Nov. 2019: 125.5 U.S. consumers remain upbeat despite a dip in November. Argentina Economic Activity Indicator Sep. 2019: -2.1% The statistics office’s monthly economic activity index dropped 2.1% y/y in September after falling 3.6% in the previous month. South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index Nov. 2019: 100.9 » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |