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Economic Roundup: October Surprises Vehicle sales and ISM manufacturing index were better than expected. U.S. Construction Spending Improves View of Q3 GDP We have raised our tracking estimate to 3%. U.K. Manufacturing Performed Well in October As inflation pressures build, the sector will suffer from softening domestic demand. Economic Briefing: BoJ and RBA Wait for Inflation Korean inflation improved and the trade surplus widened. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Presidential Election Model: Final Call Economics show Democrats in the driver's seat. U.S. Healthcare Expenditures a Mixed Bag Health insurance continues to drive the rise in spending. U.S. Chartbook: Growth Accelerates, Stamina Questionable Top-line GDP performance disguised an unfavorable mix; consumer spending and confidence moderated. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, October 28, 2016 New data on employment and inflation will strengthen the case for a December rate hike. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
CoreLogic Home Price Index
Sep. 2016: 6.3%
The CoreLogic Home Price Index increased 6.3% on a year-over-year basis in September. Brazil
Industrial Production
Sep. 2016: -5.0%
Industrial production contracted in September, although at a more moderate rate. Peru
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2016: 3.4%
Inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, according to the closely watched consumer price index for the Lima metropolitan area. Canada
Industry Output
Aug. 2016: 0.2%
Real gross domestic product growth slowed in August, and revisions showed July was weaker than the initial report. United States
Construction Spending (C30)
Sep. 2016: -0.4%
Construction spending fell 0.4% in September, far below consensus expectations of an increase. United States
ISM Manufacturing Index
Oct. 2016: 51.9
U.S. manufacturing is firming as the weights from the inventory correction, low energy prices, and appreciation in the U.S. dollar are easing. United States
Vehicle Sales - AutoData
Oct. 2016: 18.3 mil, SAAR
Vehicle sales jumped to 18.29 million on a seasonally adjusted annual rate basis in October. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
October 28: 86.7
The trend in U.S. economic policy uncertainty is improving, but the economic implications are minor, at best. United States
Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey
Oct. 2016: 9.9
Texas service sector activity increased in October, but at a slower pace than September. Brazil
Foreign Trade
Oct. 2016: US$2.35 bil
Brazil’s trade surplus fell substantially in October, hitting its lowest level in eight months. New Zealand
Employment Situation
2016Q3:
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