| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: OPEC Strikes a Deal The oil cartel agrees to first production cut since 2008; the effects on prices should be modest. First U.S. Presidential Debate Won’t Change the Election Odds Much Post-debate momentum usually reverses some after a few days. OPEC Meeting Sparks False Hopes A production freeze remains unlikely. Lingering Weakness in U.S. Capital Spending Durable goods orders were better than expected in August, but the details were soft. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Spain Outlook: Political Stress Will Slow Near-Term Growth The country will remain a star performer in the euro zone. A More Promising Road to GSE Reform: Why It Leads to a Government Corporation Merging Fannie and Freddie in this way offers structural reform for housing finance with as little disruption as possible. U.S. State and Local Outlook: The Pension Threat Unfunded post-employment benefits are the largest impediment to long-term budget stability. U.S. Chartbook: Supply Constraints Handcuff Housing Insufficient labor and low inventories limit housing activity, while the Fed stays put. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
France
Consumer Confidence
Sep. 2016: 97
Weak economic conditions are weighing on sentiment in France. Italy
Consumer and Business Confidence
Sep. 2016: 101.9
Italy's stagnation is showing no signs of abating. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
September 23: -0.7%
Mortgage applications fell again last week, despite a downward movement in mortgage rates. United States
State Personal Income
2016Q2: 1.0%
State personal income growth accelerated in the second quarter to 1% from a revised 0.3% to begin 2016. United States
Durable Goods (Advance)
Aug. 2016: 0.0%
New orders for durable manufactured goods remained flat in August, a better showing than the consensus forecast for a 1.5% decline. Mexico
Employment Situation
Aug. 2016: 4.0% Unemployment
Unemployment remained high in August as the seasonal vacation increased the amount of job seekers. United States
Oil Inventories
September 23: 502.7 mil barrels
A surprise drop in crude oil inventories will support higher oil prices. Thailand
Industrial Production
Aug. 2016:
South Korea
Consumer Sentiment Index
Sep. 2016:
Japan
Retail Sales
Aug. 2016:
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