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. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |