| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Payback Was Inevitable February overstated the strength of the labor market and March understates it. Saber Rattling Could Turn Into a Sword Fight Trump administration looks to impose additional tariffs on China. Canada Weekly: Reaching Full Capacity High capacity utilization rates signal strong investment growth in 2018. Europe Daily Briefing: Germany May Be Off to a Slower Start The economy's growth will remain robust at around 2% y/y. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Macro Roundup: India’s Central Bank Clips Its Hawkish Wing Interest rates are expected to remain unchanged despite inflation pressures. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 6 April, 2018 Focus will be on industrial production figures for most euro zone countries, the area as a whole, and the U.K. Global Outlook: Cruising With Elevated Threats Beyond the healthy growth backdrop are heightened geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty. Latin America Economic Preview: 9-13 April Inflation decelerated in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil in March. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Spain
Industrial Production
Feb. 2018: 1.5%
In line with our expectations, industrial production increased 1.5% m/m in February thanks to solid energy production amid the unusually cold weather over the month. Germany
Industrial Production
Feb. 2018: -1.6%
German industrial production disappointed in February, dropping 1.6% m/m following a revised 0.1% gain in January. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2018: 1.8%
Annual inflation in Chile remained below target in March thanks in part to a decline in the price of tradable goods. Canada
Labor Force Survey
Mar. 2018: 5.8%
The labor market tallied a solid performance in March. United States
Employment Situation
Mar. 2018: 103,000
The payback in March from the weather-boosted February employment gain was larger than expected. Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2018: 3.1%
Colombia’s annual inflation rate decelerated in March thanks in part to a high comparison base. Russian Federation
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2018: 0.3%
The March Russian consumer price index rose 0.3% over the month, accelerating by 0.1 point, as goods prices accelerated. Canada
Purchasing Managers' Index
Mar. 2018: 59.8
The seasonally adjusted Ivey Purchasing Managers' Index hit 59.8 in March, indicating that, on balance, more firms reported higher purchases than in February. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
March 30: 148.0
U.S. economic performance remains strong, and signs point to continued expansion in the months ahead. United States
Consumer Credit (G19)
Feb. 2018: $10.6 bil
Headline consumer credit is continuing its slow pace in 2018. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 