Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Global Business Sentiment Remains Steadfast Some evidence of fading political risk in Italy. Argentina Trade Balance Swings to Deficit Imports rebound amid incipient recovery. Fed Concerns About Inflation Seem Premature We'll watch the June meeting for a change in policymakers' assessment of uncertainty and risks. French Voters Send a Clear Message The first-round landslide by Macron's party signals the time is right for bold economic overhauls. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Macro Outlook: The Eerie Calm The expansion could become the longest in our economic history, but watch out for volatility. U.S. Chartbook: The Vacancies Predicament Firms are facing increasing difficulties finding workers, but the economy cruises along for now. The Danger in Shifting Trade Policies With the U.S. legislative agenda slowing, attention could shift to some low-hanging fruit. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, June 9, 2017 the Fed wants to put the process of normalizing its balance sheet on autopilot. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Italy Industrial Production Apr. 2017: -0.4% Italy’s industrial production fell by 0.4% m/m in April, following a 0.4% increase in the previous month. OECD Composite Leading Indicators Apr. 2017: 100.1 The OECD composite leading indicator was unchanged in April for the third month in a row. India Consumer Price Index May. 2017: 2.2% India’s consumer prices remain below the central bank’s 4% inflation target. India Industrial Production Apr. 2017: 3.1% The Indian economy is in a cyclical slowdown as the impact of removing 86% of currency in circulation continues to be wrung out. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence June 09: 36.8 Global businesses remain steadfastly upbeat. United States Treasury Budget May. 2017: -$88.4 bil The U.S. federal budget deficit in fiscal 2017 is trending higher than a year earlier. Uruguay Industrial Production Apr. 2017: -16.1% Industrial production continues to disappoint. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |