Today's Economy Economic Roundup: In the Consumer We Trust Concerns of a looming recession may have been premature. Europe Daily Briefing: At Least the Euro Zone’s Trade Figures Aren’t That Bad They raise hopes that the economy won’t fall off a cliff in Q3. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Trade War Drama There was positive momentum this week, but the risks of deterioration remain high. Canada Weekly: Manufacturing Checkup The factory segment will not be the source of strength the economy needs. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Macro Roundup: In the Trenches With China Pressure remains on Beijing to counterbalance headwinds. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 13 September, 2019 BoE's hands are tied by Brexit. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 13 September, 2019 The Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting will be the highlight. Latin America Economic Preview: 16-20 September Argentina's and Uruguay's economies will likely show a mild advance. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
India Foreign Trade Aug. 2019: -US$13.4 bil India’s trade deficit widened slightly to $13.45 billion in August, from $13.43 billion in July. Spain Consumer Price Index Aug. 2019: 0.3% Spain’s consumer price index edged up 0.3% in August on a year-ago basis. Euro Zone External Trade Jul. 2019: €24.8 bil The euro zone’s external trade surplus surged to €24.8 billion in July from €16.9 billion in July 2018. Peru Monetary Policy Sep. 2019: 2.5% Peru’s central bank kept rates on hold in its September meeting but left the door open to further easing in the remainder of this year. United States Import and Export Prices Aug. 2019: -0.5% U.S. import prices dropped in August, and the decline can be blamed mostly on energy. United States Retail Sales Aug. 2019: 0.4% Retail sales growth slowed less than expected in August thanks to strong sales at vehicle dealers. United States Business Inventories (MTIS) Jul. 2019: 0.4% Business inventories began the third quarter with a soft gain. United States University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey Sep. 2019: 92 Consumer sentiment stabilized in September after tumbling in August when the trade war flared up, according to the preliminary reading from the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey. Colombia Industrial Production Jul. 2019: 3.5% Manufacturing output expanded 3.5% y/y in July after contracting by 1% in the previous month. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |