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Today's Economic Indicators
Chile
Monthly Economic Activity Indicator
Aug. 2017: 2.4%
Chile's economy picked up in August, although at a more moderate pace. United States
Challenger Report
Sep. 2017: 32,346
The labor market continues to impress despite the length of the current expansion. United States
Jobless Claims
September 30: 260,000
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria are causing wild swings in U.S. initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits. Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Aug. 2017: -C$ 3.41 bil
Canada's trade balance remained deep in the red in August. United States
International Trade (FT900)
Aug. 2017: -$42.4 bil
The U.S. trade balance posted its smallest deficit in nearly a year in August. Russian Federation
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2017: -0.1%
Russian price inflation slowed further in September, yielding a 3% year-over-year rise in the consumer price index, the lowest annual inflation rate on record back to 1991. United States
Factory Orders (M3)
Aug. 2017: 1.2%
Factory orders advanced 1.2% in August, a touch better than the consensus but closer to our forecast. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
September 29: -1.55
Financial stress conditions were little changed at -1.55 for the week ending September 29. The S&P 500 ended the week at a record high, while volatility fell. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
September 29: 42 bil cubic feet
The build in natural gas inventories was roughly in line with analyst expectations and will have little effect on prices. Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2017:
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