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Friday, July 18, 2025

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: No Surprises in Housing and Consumer Sentiment

Housing activity was subdued in June, while consumer sentiment has stabilized.

Canada Weekly: A Deepening Divide

In the first quarter, Canada's income gap hit a record high.

Geopolitical Tracker: White House, EU Negotiate Tariffs

The Trump administration announced that tariffs on the EU would increase to 30% on August 1.

Europe Daily Briefing: Construction Rebound Continues

Construction output in the euro zone grows in April and May.

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Commentary


U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 18, 2025

The story in the housing market has changed little as activity remains depressed.

Scandinavia Outlook: Searching for Stable Ground

Tariff pressures, uncertainty, and weak export demand will challenge the Nordic economies.

Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 18, 2025

Mexico will release key indicators next week, reflecting a challenging economic environment.

Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 18 July 2025

ECB to hold rates at next week's meeting.

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Today's Economic Indicators


Malaysia
GDP
2025Q2: 4.5% y/y
The Malaysian economy grew 4.5% y/y in the second quarter, according to an advance estimate, picking up a notch from 4.4% in the first stanza.

Malaysia
Foreign Trade
Jun. 2025: MYR8.6 bil
Malaysia’s trade surplus surged to MYR8.6 billion in June from MYR800 million the prior month.

United States
New Residential Construction (C20)
Jun. 2025: 1.321 mil, SAAR
Residential construction increased in June.

United States
Regional and State Employment
Jun. 2025:
June’s state and regional employment report does little to change our expectations of a cooling labor market.

United States
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey
Jul. 2025: 61.8
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index has turned away from setting another record low.

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