| Today's Economy
LatAm Daily Briefing: Mexico Jobs Recovery in Peril September figures carry a shrill warning. Economic Roundup: No Discouragement for U.S. Homebuilders NAHB housing market index hits new high but there are risks facing housing market. Europe Daily Briefing: COVID Sets New Records in Europe Euro zone construction rose in August, building on the gain in July. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: China's Recovery Gains Momentum Japan's trade position improved markedly in September. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Chile Stimulus Not a Source of Growth The impact on consumption is positive, but it will have only a marginal effect on GDP. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, October 19, 2020 We look for a modest gain in September housing starts, but the forecast anticipates some drag from the West Coast wildfires. U.S. Chartbook: Contagion Rising Economic indicators offer mixed signals as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies. This Week in the COVID Crisis This week, I have short answers to the most common questions from clients. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Canada
Wholesale Trade
Aug. 2020: 0.3%
Now above pre-pandemic levels, wholesale trade continues to expand for the fourth consecutive month, although gains are slowing. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
October 16: -10.3
Businesses across the globe remain wary as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. United States
NAHB Housing Market Index
Oct. 2020: 85
Homebuilder confidence reached another record high in October. China
Industrial Production
Sep. 2020:
The recovery of China’s industrial production accelerated in September, posting a new high of 6.9% y/y following a 5.6% rise in August, far exceeding market expectations. China
Retail Sales
Sep. 2020:
Retail sales in China continued to recover robustly in September, hitting 3.3% y/y after posting the first positive reading of the year of 0.5% in August. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
