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As Congress Turns to Tax Reform, CBO Warns on the Federal Debt Sooner or later, U.S. lawmakers must reckon with soaring debt levels. Modest Upward Revision to Q4 U.S. GDP The Volkswagen settlement held back already-weak corporate profit growth. Economic Briefing: U.S. Q4 GDP Likely a Whisker Weaker We expect GDP hit 1.8% annualized, from the previous 1.9% estimate; Investment is the main driver. Cyclone Brings Whitewash for Aussie Exports Australia’s economy will likely take a hit due to weaker exports. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Canada Outlook: Recovery Gains Strength The economy begins 2017 with solid momentum. Spain Outlook: On the Cusp of Expansion Growth bests the euro zone average, but risks are weighted to the downside. Colombia Outlook: Growing Below Capacity Deteriorating confidence and restrictive policies take a toll. New Zealand Outlook: Sitting Pretty The economy is in its eighth year of uninterrupted growth. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Euro Zone
Business and Consumer Sentiment
Mar. 2017: 107.9
The euro zone's economic sentiment indicator dipped to 107.9 in March from 108 in the previous month. Brazil
Retail Sales Index
Jan. 2017: -7.0%
Brazil’s household consumption reported annual contraction in January as employment remained weak. Chile
Manufacturing Production
Feb. 2017: -1.0%
Chile’s industry is contracting as the structural weakness persists. Canada
Industrial Product and Raw Materials Price Indexes
Feb. 2017: 0.1%
Higher prices for animals and animal-related products supported gains in both price indexes. United States
Jobless Claims
March 25: 258,000
Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits slipped in the week ended March 25, dipping from 261,000 to 258,000. United States
GDP
2016Q4: 2.1%
U.S. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
March 24: -1.32
The St. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
March 24: -43 bil cubic feet
Natural gas stocks fell in line with analyst expectations, which will have little effect on prices. Mexico
Monetary Policy
Mar. 2017: 6.50%
A United States
Agricultural Prices
Feb. 2017: 6.1%
Agricultural prices were a pleasant sight in February, increasing 6.1% to 91.7. Argentina
Industrial Production - Advance
Feb. 2017: -6.0%
According to Argentina’s statistics office, Indec, industrial output contracted 6% y/y in February NSA, after a 1.1% drop in January. South Korea
Industrial Production
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South Korea
Retail Sales
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United Kingdom
Consumer Confidence
Mar. 2017:
Japan
Consumer Price Index
Feb. 2017:
Japan
Employment Situation
Feb. 2017:
Japan
Household Expenditures Survey
Feb. 2017:
Japan
Industrial Production
Feb. 2017:
China
Manufacturing PMI
Mar. 2017:
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