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Friday, May 26, 2017

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: Wage Revisions Steal Spotlight From U.S. GDP

Downward revision to Q4 wages makes us increasingly concerned about consumer spending.

Durable Goods Cut Into Q2 U.S. GDP

GDP is now tracking 3.6%.

LatAm Weekly: Commodities Help Stage a Rebound

Stronger exports will support Latin America's recovery.

Canada Weekly: Two-Handed Central Bankers

Policymakers face a tough decision on when to raise interest rates.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, May 26, 2017

May employment could seal the deal for a June rate hike.

Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 26 May, 2017

The labour market has been incredibly reactive to the strengthening of the euro zone economy.

Macro Roundup: Asian Exports Pull Back After a Brisk First Quarter

Export growth in Japan and Hong Kong slows.

Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 26 May, 2017

We expect Japan's consumer confidence to rebound in May as geopolitical risks ease.

» VIEW MORE COMMENTARY



Today's Economic Indicators


Singapore
Industrial Production
Apr. 2017: 6.7%
Singapore’s manufacturing sector is showing signs of easing but should remain a positive for the economy throughout 2017.

Taiwan
GDP
2017Q1: 2.6%
Strong global demand supported Taiwan’s economy in the opening quarter of 2017.

Italy
Consumer and Business Confidence
May. 2017: 106.2
Italy’s business and consumer confidence dropped in May but still remained high.

United States
Durable Goods (Advance)
Apr. 2017: -0.7%
New orders for durable manufactured goods slipped 0.7% in April, marking the first loss in five months.

United States
GDP
2017Q1: 1.2%
U.S.

Mexico
Employment Situation
Apr. 2017: 3.46% Unemployment
Unemployment increased in April as the economy continued to underperform.

United States
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey
May. 2017: 97.1
Consumer sentiment barely moved in May, according to the final monthly report of consumer sentiment out of the University of Michigan.

United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
May 19: 144.1
Growth will slow as the U.S. expansion matures, but a healthy labor market and rising wages will support continued gains in the coming quarters.

Colombia
Monetary Policy
May. 2017: 6.25%
Colombia’s central bank board cut the reference interest rate by 25 basis points at Friday's policy meeting.

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