| Today's Economy
Venezuela’s Inflation Decelerates The slowing may be temporary, since the current policy mix is not sustainable. Aircraft Orders Boost July Durable Goods Details were mixed, with U.S. third quarter GDP still tracking 1.8%. Europe Daily Briefing: Should We Give Up on Germany? Weak manufacturing could spill over to other sectors, and across Germany's borders. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Stocks Punished by Trade War India has ramped up measures to revive the economy. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. State and Local Outlook: As Good as It Gets States are adding to their rainy-day funds at a pace seldom seen. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, August 23, 2019 We will be keeping our eye out for developments on the trade front, as risks of further escalation have risen. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 23 August, 2019 The main news will be publication of GDP details for the euro zone. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 23 August, 2019 Japanese households likely front-loading ahead of October sales tax hike. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Jul. 2019: -0.36
The pace of U.S. economic activity slowed markedly in July. United States
Durable Goods (Advance)
Jul. 2019: 2.1%
New orders for durable manufactured goods rose 2.1% in July, their second consecutive increase. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
August 23: 12.3
Business confidence is slumping, as President Trump’s trade war with China continues to escalate. United States
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Aug. 2019: 2.7
Current measures of Texas factory activity rebounded significantly in August. Many component indicators of current activity rose measurably, especially production. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
