| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: GDP Growth Is Looking Up U.S. trade and factory orders raised our tracking estimate of third quarter GDP growth from 3.1% to 3.3% at an annualized rate. LatAm Weekly: Staying the Course Gradual policy normalization in the U.S. reduces risks to Latin America’s recovery. Q3 U.S. GDP Looks Even Better The larger inventory build puts Q3 GDP tracking 3.3%. Nothing to Fret About The U.S. labor market still feels lingering effects of the hurricanes. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 3, 2017 The odds of a recession occurring in the next 12 months remain extremely low. Macro Roundup: A Steady Bank of Japan Accommodative monetary policy has no end in sight. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 3 November, 2017 The next week will shed light on industrial performance at the end of the third quarter. Further Insights From China’s Congress President Xi Jinping is China's ruler for a generation, rather than a decade. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Malaysia
Foreign Trade
Sep. 2017: MYR8.6 bil
Malaysia's monthly trade surplus narrowed to MYR8.6 billion in October from a MRY9.8 billion surplus in September. Chile
Retail & Wholesale Sales
Sep. 2017: 3.8%
Chile’s index of commercial activity posted another month of solid gains, rising 3.8% in September. United States
Employment Situation
Oct. 2017: 261,000
The recovery from hurricanes, which depressed payrolls in September, was smaller than we had expected. Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Sep. 2017: -C$ 3.18 bil
Canada's trade balance remained deep in the red in September, as the international trade balance registered a C$3.2 billion deficit. Canada
Labor Force Survey
Oct. 2017: 6.3%
Employment growth picked back up in October, though not enough to stem a slight increase in the jobless rate. United States
International Trade (FT900)
Sep. 2017: -$43.5 bil
The U.S. trade deficit widened modestly in September, increasing by $700 million to $43.5 billion. United States
Factory Orders (M3)
Sep. 2017: 1.4%
Factory orders have logged now the best two-month streak since spring 2016, advancing 1.4% in September after a 1.2% gain in August. United States
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index
Oct. 2017: 60.1
The ISM nonmanufacturing survey’s composite came in better than expected in October, rising from 59.8 to 60.1. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
October 27: 146.1
The U.S. economic expansion is on solid ground, and prospects for the months ahead look good. Uruguay
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2017: 6.5%
Consumer prices in Uruguay accelerated for a third consecutive month as food and beverage prices rose more than expected. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
