| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Tick Tock Goes the U.S. Debt-Limit Clock Variability in Treasury’s cash flows could accelerate or push back the deadline by which Congress must act. What U.S. Consumers Say and Do Can Differ There isn't a perfect measure of sentiment. Economic Briefing: Spain Strikes Hurt Exports Spain's monthly trade deficit likely widened in July as exports slowed from their stellar May pace. Economic Roundup: A Test Ahead for U.S. and Global Sentiment We've put the odds of a government shutdown at less than 50%, but they could rise quickly. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Greece Outlook: Nearing the End of Its Odyssey An improving economy and rising sentiment should return the country to stable economic growth. Peru Outlook: After the Flood The economy will strengthen, but disinvestment will curtail long-run growth. U.S. Chartbook: Cruising Along, Hazards Ahead July data should quiet the pessimists for now, but reasons for unease linger. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, August 18, 2017 Markets focusing on Washington. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Indonesia
Monetary Policy
Aug. 2017: 4.5%
Bank Indonesia cut the policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% following its August meeting. Spain
Foreign Trade
Jun. 2017: -€1.3 bil
Spain’s monthly trade deficit narrowed to €1.3 billion in June from €1.4 billion a month earlier. Germany
ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment
Aug. 2017: 10.0
Investor confidence in Germany retreated further in the middle of the third quarter, sliding to 10 from 17.5 in July. Peru
GDP
2017Q2: 2.4%
Peru’s economy grew 2.4% in the second quarter on a year-ago basis, a step ahead of its first quarter rate, as households and businesses began to recover from devastating floods last spring. Canada
Retail Trade
Jun. 2017: 0.1%
Retail sales rose 0.1% to C$49 billion in June, the fourth consecutive monthly increase. Mexico
Economic Activity Index
Jun. 2017: 2.4%
Economic activity advanced further in June, although at rates more consistent with the economy’s capacity. Mexico
GDP
2017Q2: 1.8%
Mexico’s economy advanced in the second quarter, despite the financial turbulence and uncertainty regarding the future of the trade relations with the U.S. United States
FHFA Purchase-Only House Price Index
Jun. 2017: 6.5%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency Purchase-Only House Price Index rose 6.5% in June on a year-ago basis, which is slightly slower than the previous month’s increase. United States
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey
Aug. 2017: 14
Manufacturing conditions in the Richmond Federal Reserve District were unchanged in August, with the composite index stable at 14. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
