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Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Today's Economy

LatAm Daily Briefing: Central America's Challenges

Reliance on the U.S. market exposes Central American economies to potential risks stemming from U.S. trade policies, particularly the threat of high tariffs.

Economic Roundup: Solid Data Amid Expectations for Higher Tariffs

Factory orders bounce as tariff worries mount.

Europe Daily Briefing: A February Holiday in Spain?

The only sign that travelers may have held back was that overnight hotel stays were slightly lower than a year earlier.

Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: South Korean Inflation Stays Close to the 2% Target

A falling won may deter the central bank from cutting interest rates this month.

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Commentary

Don’t Forget About the Debt Limit

We forecast that the drop-dead date could come as soon as July 28.

U.S. Chartbook: Causes for Concern

Stubborn inflation and public policy loom over consumers.

Euro Zone Inflation Tracker: One Step Lower

Fundamental price drivers remain in place such as still-robust growth in labor costs.

APAC Economic Outlook: Facing the Trade Winds

The region will avoid recession this year, but slow global growth and tariffs will generate risks.

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Today's Economic Indicators

United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
March 28: -1.6%
Mortgage activity continues its recent downward trend as mortgage rates remain relatively steady.

Brazil
Industrial Production
Feb. 2025: 1.3% y/y
Brazil’s industrial production remained positive in February but underperformed, given the effects of the ongoing fiscal adjustment.

United States
Factory Orders (M3)
Feb. 2025: 0.6% m/m
U.S. factory orders rose 0.6% in February.

United States
Oil Inventories
March 28: 439.8 mil barrels
Commercial crude oil inventories rose 6.2 million barrels in the week ended March 28, after the consensus expected a draw of 700,000 barrels.

United States
Vehicle Sales - BEA
Mar. 2025: 17.8 mil, SAAR
In March, U.S. new light vehicle sales had a breakout month.

Australia
Foreign Trade
Feb. 2025:

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