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Economic Roundup: Steady as She Goes First quarter U.S. GDP still tracking 2%; Fed talking more about its balance sheet. It's Back: The U.S. Debt Ceiling The limit will be reinstated in mid-March, with the big battle in the summer or fall. U.S. Wholesale Inventories Were Uneventful Both Q4 and Q1 GDP are still tracking 2%. Mexico’s Inflation Unleashed Consumer prices are realigning to correct accumulated lags. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Is the Slide in U.S. Initial Claims Too Good to Be True? Weather and seasonal factors are depressing new filings. Asia-Pacific Economic Preview: 13-17 February China’s January data barrage will paint an upbeat picture of the economy. Germany Outlook: Political Uncertainty May Overshadow Economy Tailwinds supporting growth over the last few years will likely subside. U.S. Chartbook: Less Pressure on the Fed There is room for improvement on the supply-side of the economy. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany
Foreign Trade
Dec. 2016: €18.4 bil
Germany's trade surplus narrowed to €18.4 billion in December from €21.8 billion in the previous month. United States
Tech Pulse
Jan. 2017: 82.8
The Federal Reserve’s Tech Pulse Index extended its upward march in January. United States
Jobless Claims
February 04: 234,000
There is little doubt the labor market is in good shape. Canada
New Housing Price Index
Dec. 2016: 3.0%
Despite some growing signs of weakness in the larger Vancouver market, Canadian house prices are on solid ground. Mexico
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2017: 4.7%
As expected, annual inflation rebounded significantly at the beginning of the year as a result of more general price realignments. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
February 03: -1.21
The St. United States
NAR Metro Prices
2016Q4: 5.7%
The fourth quarter data from the National Association of Realtors point to tight housing markets pushing up on house price growth. United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
Dec. 2016: 1.0%
The inventory build impressed again in December. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
February 03: -152 bil cubic feet
The fall in natural gas in storage roughly matched analyst expectations, which will have little effect on prices. Philippines
Industrial Production
Dec. 2016:
China
Foreign Trade
Jan. 2017:
Argentina
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2017: 1.3%
The statistics office’s new consumer price index, which covers the Buenos Aires metro area, increased 1.3% in January, after 1.2% in the previous month. Mexico
Monetary Policy
Feb. 2017: 6.25%
Mexico’s central bank continued to tighten monetary conditions, as inflation has rebounded strongly since the beginning of the year. Japan
Industry Activity Indexes
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Malaysia
Industrial Production
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Australia
Housing Finance
Dec. 2016:
Peru
Monetary Policy
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