| Today's Economy
Economic Briefing: China's Exports Fall Shy of Expectations Trump has stepped up pressure on China to cut ties with Pyongyang during his Asia tour. Economic Roundup: Sturdy U.S. Labor Market Stays on Track At the end of September, employers had 6.1 million posted openings. Euro Zone Retail Sales Soar Past Expectations The story is much bleaker in the U.K. South Korea Marks a Strong Start to Q4 Buoyant consumption is expected thanks to the government's pro-jobs agenda. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Consumer Outlook: Saving Will Keep Falling Wealth effects, high confidence, modest income growth, and demographics will drive the trend. Macro Roundup: Australia's Weaker Inflation Outlook Updated weights used to calculate the CPI suggest a softer path for headline inflation through 2018. The Economics of Populism in Europe The centrist-liberal status quo is now challenged by forces that are visibly tilted to the right. U.S. Energy Consumption Falls for 2016 Demand growth remained modest, failing to offset the effect of lower prices. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
France
Foreign Trade
Sep. 2017: € 4.7 bil
France’s trade deficit increased to €4.7 billion in September in line with our expectation. Spain
Industrial Production
Sep. 2017: 0.1%
Spain’s industrial production added 0.1% over the month in September, failing to meet our expectation of a stronger rebound. Thailand
Monetary Policy
Nov. 2017: 1.5%
The Bank of Thailand left its key policy interest rate unchanged at 1.5% at its November policy meeting. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2017: 1.88%
As expected, Chile’s inflation started to rebound, although it still remains below the 3% target. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
November 03: 0.0%
Mortgage applications held steady last week, even as most interest rates declined. Canada
Housing Starts
Oct. 2017: 223 ths
Residential construction maintained its brisk pace in October. Canada
Building Permits
Sep. 2017: 3.8%
The Canadian housing market bounced back in September. United States
Tech Pulse
Oct. 2017: 84.9
The U.S. tech sector continues to impress. United States
Business Employment Dynamics
2017Q1: 7.3 mil
Data on gross flows for the first quarter confirm steady gains in the labor market. United States
Oil Inventories
November 03: 457.1 mil barrels
A surprise increase in crude oil inventories will put downward pressure on prices. China
Foreign Trade
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New Zealand
Monetary Policy
Nov. 2017: 1.75%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the Official Cash Rate at 1.75% in November. Japan
Machinery Orders
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Australia
Housing Finance
Sep. 2017:
China
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2017:
China
Producer Price Index
Oct. 2017:
Malaysia
Industrial Production
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