| Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
| Today's Economy
Trump vs. Powell Here's how the U.S. president could, but is unlikely to, change Fed chairs. What U.S. Economic Data Are Affected by the Shutdown Department of Commerce releases are likely delayed; the Fed and Labor Department remain open. Another Natural Disaster for Indonesia The human cost is significant, but the economic cost may be less than that in earlier disasters. Economic Roundup: Swing and a Miss The Fed's Williams provided a temporary boost to stocks, but he couldn't save the day. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Living Costs in the West Widen Their Gap With Rest of the U.S. High and rising living costs in the West pull the region further above the national average. U.S. Regional Outlook: HQ2 Leaves Winners Primed for Growth—and Growing Pains Even though the winning bidders are rightfully optimistic, numerous concerns persist. Bumps Ahead on Asia's Wild Ride The U.S.-China trade war dominated 2018, and there are no guarantees in the current truce. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, December 21, 2018 Markets will not get guidance from the Fed next week. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
Jobless Claims
December 22: 216,000
Though initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits are off their cyclical lows, the labor market remains strong. United States
FHFA Purchase-Only House Price Index
Oct. 2018: 5.7%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency Purchase-Only House Price Index rose 5.7% in October on a year-ago basis. United States
Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Dec. 2018: 128.1
Consumer confidence fell 8.3 points from last month, dropping to 128.1 in December, weighed down by a drop in overall consumer expectations. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
December 21: -0.64
Financial stress increased last week as U.S. equity markets continued their slide. France
Job Seekers
Nov. 2018: 3.41 mil
The number of French job seekers decreased to 3.41 million in November after falling to 3.43 million in October. Argentina
Economic Activity Indicator
Oct. 2018: -3.96%
The statistics office’s monthly economic activity index fell 4% y/y in October after dropping 6.1% in the previous month. United States
Agricultural Prices
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South Korea
Retail Sales
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Employment Situation
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