| Today's Economy
Canada Weekly: A Strong January for Retail and Wholesale Sales Motor vehicle and parts dealer sales posted big gains. LatAm Weekly: Not So Fast Fourth quarter GDP data reveal weak performance in the Southern Cone. More Upbeat News on U.S. Business Investment Durable goods were in line with our expectation in February, but the details boost Q1 GDP. Economic Briefing: Singaporean Manufacturers Cheer Upbeat Tech Demand French Q4 GDP growth likely hit 0.4% q/q; consumption was the driver, net exports were a drag. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Macro Roundup: India’s Reform Agenda Still Unclear The goods and services tax will boost GDP, but uncertainty persists around other reforms. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 24 March, 2017 We expect considerable volatility prior to and following the triggering of Article 50. Macro Roundup: Farewell to U.K. Consumption Spending is the main growth driver, but soaring inflation and slowing wages will apply the brakes. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 24 March, 2017 Japan's February data barrage should be upbeat thanks to the cheap yen. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Singapore
Industrial Production
Feb. 2017: 12.6%
Singapore’s manufacturing will benefit from improved global demand through the first half of 2017. France
GDP
2016Q4: 0.4%
Final numbers showed that France's economy expanded by 0.4% q/q in the final quarter of 2016, accelerating from a more subdued 0.2% reading in the quarter to September, in line with both the consensus and Moody’s Analytics forecasts. Canada
Consumer Price Index
Feb. 2017: 2.0%
Inflation slowed somewhat in February, but most components remained in positive territory. United States
Durable Goods (Advance)
Feb. 2017: 1.7%
New orders for durable manufactured goods were in line with our forecast but beat the consensus in February, rising 1.7%. United States
Financial Obligations Ratio
2016Q4: 15.40%
Household financial burdens are low and have changed little in the last two years. Mexico
Retail & Wholesale Sales
Jan. 2017: 4.9%
Household consumption advanced at the beginning of the year, although with more moderation. United States
Regional and State Employment
Feb. 2017:
The February regional and state employment figures send an upbeat signal regarding conditions in the country’s labor market. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
March 17: 144.6
The U.S. economy will advance in the coming months, but gains will likely moderate as the expansion matures. France
Job Seekers
Feb. 2017: 3.46 mil
France's joblessness declined in February, picking up 2016's trend of a positive labour market. Colombia
Monetary Policy
Mar. 2017: 7.00%
Colombia’s central bank board decided to cut the reference interest rate by 25 basis points at today’s policy meeting. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 