| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: More Evidence U.S. Economy Will Bounce Back in Q2 Weakness in the first quarter was temporary, but we are watching C&I lending. Brazil’s Corruption Saga Threatens to Derail Recovery The new scandal involves President Temer and could prolong the recession. Demand Weakens U.S. C&I Lending Uncertainty will likely remain elevated, putting downward pressure on loan growth. What’s Going on With Japan’s GDP Deflators? The underlying momentum in the economy may not be as strong as headline real growth suggests. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Chartbook: How Low Can It Go? Falling unemployment should put upward pressure on wage growth, though it could take time. U.S. Housing Outlook: Tight Market for Existing Homes Decisions to sell are often dependent on price history and therefore have a significant regional dimension. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, May 19, 2017 Minutes may provide some clues on the Fed's balance sheet. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 19 May, 2017 GDP estimates for most euro zone countries and the U.K. will headline the coming week. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
Moody's CMBS Delinquency Tracker
Apr. 2017: 6.75%
The Moody’s Delinquency Tracker total delinquency rate jumped up 47 basis points, from 6.28% in March to 6.75% in April. United States
Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Apr. 2017: 0.49
The pace of U.S. economic growth picked up in April. Mexico
Economic Activity Index
Mar. 2017: 4.4%
Economic activity showed a seasonal rebound in March because of the Easter calendar this year. Mexico
GDP
2017Q1: 2.8%
The economy displayed a transitory and seasonal rebound in the first quarter, resulting from the positive effects of the Easter calendar. Russian Federation
Retail Sales
Apr. 2017: 0%
Declines in Russian retail trade have finally halted. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
May 19: 35.0
Global business sentiment is solid, particularly in the U.S., as it has been since before last year’s presidential election. Russian Federation
Unemployment
Apr. 2017: 5.3%
Russian unemployment dropped 0.1 percentage point in April, hitting a four-month low of 5.3%. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
