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Commentary
Forecasters Mailbag: Election Day Q&A Have a question on the economy? Send it along. U.S. Chartbook: Employment Gains Remain Solid Payrolls and consumer expenditures continue to signal steady economic growth. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 4, 2016 All eyes on the presidential election. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 4 November, 2016 A euro zone recovery is relying more and more on Germany and other core countries. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany
Foreign Trade
Sep. 2016: €21.3 bil
Germany's trade surplus narrowed to €21.3 billion in September from a revised €21.6 billion in the previous month. France
Trade balance
Sep. 2016: -€ 4.8 bil
France's exports continue to disappoint. Germany
Industrial Production
Sep. 2016: -1.8%
German industrial production fell in September, retreating 1.8% m/m, after rising strongly by 3% m/m in August. United Kingdom
Industrial Production
Sep. 2016: -0.4%
U.K. industrial production fell short of market expectations and shed 0.4% m/m in September, the same rate of contraction as in the previous month. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2016: 2.8%
Chile’s inflation continued to adjust down in October, falling below the 3% target as prices moderated. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Oct. 2016: 94.9
U.S. small-business confidence has been fairly stable over the past several months, showing little indication that uncertainty surrounding the presidential election is affecting moods. Canada
Building Permits
Sep. 2016: -7.0%
The Canadian housing market is showing weakness, but fundamentals remain favorable. United States
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
Sep. 2016: 3.7% openings rate
The labor market remains robust. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
November 04: 86.7
U.S. policy uncertainty has stabilized, but it's not likely to provide any meaningful boost to the economy. South Korea
Employment
Oct. 2016:
China
Consumer Price Index
Oct. 2016:
China
Producer Price Index
Oct. 2016:
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