Today's Economy Less Inventory Accumulation Cuts Into Q3 U.S. Growth GDP is now tracking 2.4% at an annual rate. Why Hart and Holmström Won Economics Nobel The U.K. and Finland-born economists were recognized for contributions to contract theory. Costs of Hurricane Matthew in the U.S. Despite the havoc, a number of economies dodged a bullet. Economic Briefing: Yuan Falls to Six-Year Low Asian shares gained following payroll data out of the U.S. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Chartbook: Full Employment Now on Track for 2017 Some slack remains but the job market is doing well. Mexico Outlook: Losing Strength The economy has moderated in 2016 and will underperform in 2017. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, October 7, 2016 Full employment appears to be further out on the horizon. Global Outlook: Adverse Risks on the Horizon Below-trend world growth will be buffeted by increasing political uncertainty in Europe. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany Foreign Trade Aug. 2016: €22.2 bil Germany's trade surplus expanded to €22.2 billion in August from €19.4 billion in the previous month. Italy Industrial Production Aug. 2016: 1.7% Italy’s industrial production unexpectedly rose 1.7% in August from July, when it increased by 0.7%. OECD Composite Leading Indicators Aug. 2016: 99.7 The OECD composite leading indicator was 99.7 in August, unchanged from July. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence October 07: 25.2 Global business sentiment has been remarkably stable in recent months, consistent with a global economy that is expanding near its potential. China Monetary Aggregates Sep. 2016: Philippines Industrial Production Aug. 2016: Australia Housing Finance Aug. 2016: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |