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Economic Roundup: Death, Taxes and Disappointing U.S. August Employment August employment has fallen short of consensus expectations in eight of the past 11 years. Dorian's Economic Impact on the Bahamas The storm created a humanitarian crisis but the economic implications are likely less severe. Canada Weekly: Resilience Despite Threats Despite slowing global growth and trade tensions, the country's economy ended August on a high note. Europe Daily Briefing: Euro Zone GDP Not as Bad as It Looks Exports managed to hold ground, while investment accelerated. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 6 September, 2019 Leading data suggest the U.K. economy lost further pace going into August as Brexit-related uncertainty reached its peak. Macro Roundup: Is It 'Hooroo' for Growth in Australia? No goodbyes yet; slower conditions are not expected to threaten the country’s strong track record. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 6 September, 2019 China’s exports likely enjoyed a temporary lift in August. Canada Outlook: Searching for a Leader As the country chooses new leaders in October the economy also looks for a new source of strength. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Italy
Retail Sales
Jul. 2019: -0.5%
Italy’s retail sales fell by 0.5% m/m in July after surging by 1.9% in the previous month. Germany
Industrial Production
Jul. 2019: -0.6%
German industrial production fell by 0.6% in monthly terms in July, building on the upwardly revised decline of 1.1% in June. Euro Zone
GDP
2019Q2: 0.2%
The third estimate of euro zone GDP growth confirmed that activity halved to 0.2% q/q in the second quarter from 0.4% in the first. Russian Federation
Monetary Policy
Sep. 2019: 7%
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation opted to cut the key interest rate by a further 25 basis points to 7% at its September meeting, citing ebbing inflation, subpar national growth, and mounting risks of a global slowdown. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2019: 2.30%
Chile’s inflation stayed below the 3% target in August, as prices remain subdued. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2019: 3.43%
Brazil’s inflation remains below target but has started to move up slowly. Canada
Labor Force Survey
Aug. 2019: 5.7%
The labor market displayed renewed strength in August, shaking off three dull months. United States
Employment Situation
Aug. 2019: 130,000
The labor market moderated further in August. Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2019: 3.8%
Colombia’s annual inflation rate remained mostly unchanged in August thanks in part to lower prices for some fresh food items. Canada
Purchasing Managers' Index
Aug. 2019: 60.6
The seasonally adjusted Ivey Purchasing Managers' Index jumped higher to 60.6 in August after notching 54.2 in July. United States
Quarterly Services Survey
2019Q2:
Data from the Quarterly Services Survey suggest an upward revision for second-quarter GDP. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 