| Today's Economy
Paris Agreement to Take Effect Economic risks of climate change are in focus as Hurricane Matthew heads for Florida. Investors Take a Sanguine View on Oil Long positions, equities and lending all rise. Service Activity Disappoints in the Euro Zone, Beats Expectations in the U.K. PMI data are showing contrasting trends in these economies. September U.S. Retail Finishes Stronger The Redbook Index spiked in the final week of the month. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.K. Outlook: The Calm Before the Storm Data since the referendum suggest the economy coped well, but the long-term outlook remains to the downside. U.S. Chartbook: Shifting Support for Q3 GDP Growth Inventories and trade pack a bigger punch. Consumer outlays detract some from growth. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, September 30, 2016 All eyes are on September employment. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 30 September, 2016 Data coming for Germany, France and Spain could compound weaknesses already observed. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Euro Zone
Retail Trade
Aug. 2016: -0.1%
Retail sales volume decreased 0.1% in August after a 0.3% increase in the previous month. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
September 30: 2.9%
Mortgage applications rose last week, as most interest rates fell. Chile
Monthly Economic Activity Indicator
Aug. 2016: 2.5%
Chile’s economic activity improved in August, benefiting from an industrial rebound. United States
ADP National Employment Report
Sep. 2016: 154,000
The maturing expansion, which has led to an ever tighter labor market, could be constraining the pace of job growth. Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Aug. 2016: -C$ 1.94 bil
Canada's trade deficit shrank to C$1.9 billion in August from C$2.2 billion in July due to rising exports, with consumer goods, metal and non-metallic mineral products, and energy goods leading the advance. United States
International Trade (FT900)
Aug. 2016: -$40.7 bil
The U.S. trade deficit widened to $40.7 billion August, an increase from the previous month but still well below trend. United States
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index
Sep. 2016: 57.1
Performance of the nonmanufacturing segment of the economy shot up in September. United States
Factory Orders (M3)
Aug. 2016: 0.2%
Factory orders increased 0.2% in August while related shipments were unchanged. United States
Oil Inventories
September 30: 499.7 mil barrels
Crude oil inventories yet again surprised market analysts by dropping, which will provide upward pressure on already-rising oil prices. Uruguay
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2016: 8.9%
Pressure on consumer prices moderated in September, with growth in Uruguay’s CPI decelerating to 8.9% on a year-ago basis. Australia
Foreign Trade
Aug. 2016:
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