| Today's Economy
Q3 U.S. GDP Drifts Lower Inventory build is coming in on the soft side, but this sets up well for the fourth quarter. Canada Weekly: Regional Divergence New home prices inch up, while auto sales sag. U.S. Election Likely Dinged Consumer Sentiment in October Confidence has a tendency to decline in October during an election year. Some Blemishes on September U.S. Retail Sales A good chunk of the gain was concentrated in autos and gasoline. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 14 October, 2016 Investors are fretting that the U.K. will get less favourable exit terms than previously thought. Macro Roundup: Despite Stabilization, China's Economy Faces Risks The government is moving to reduce risks from the rise in house prices and debt issuance. Commodity Outlook: OPEC Hope Supports Crude Prices Oil will likely stay close to $50 per barrel in the fourth quarter. Hong Kong Outlook: Back on Track Housing and exports lead a recovery in the city. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Peru
Unemployment
Sep. 2016: 6.5%
The jobless rate in the Lima metropolitan area swooped lower for the latest three months ending in September, punching in at 6.5%. Canada
Brookfield RPS House Price Index
Sep. 2016:
India
Wholesale Price Index
Sep. 2016: 3.6%
India's wholesale price inflation is on the rise again after a period of disinflation last year. Rising energy costs and prices of manufactured goods led the increase, while food inflation continues to decelerate. Spain
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2016: 0.2%
Spain’s headline inflation increased by 0.2% y/y in September, returning to positive territory after eight months of deflation. Italy
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2016: 0.1%
Italy’s annual EU-harmonized inflation rose 0.1% in September, reversing the 0.1% fall in the previous month. Euro Zone
External Trade
Aug. 2016: €18.4 bil
The euro zone’s external trade surplus expanded in August to €18.4 billion, not seasonally adjusted, from €11.2 billion in August 2015, as exports rose more than imports. Canada
New Motor Vehicle Sales
Aug. 2016: -2.0%
Canadian new-vehicle sales continue to decline. United States
Producer Price Index
Sep. 2016: 0.3%
Producer prices came in a touch hotter than we anticipated in September, but that doesn’t appreciably alter our view of U.S. inflation dynamics or the near-term course for the Federal Reserve. United States
Retail Sales
Sep. 2016: 0.6%
Retail sales rebounded in September as sales overcame pricing pressures after two weak months. United States
Business Inventories (MTIS)
Aug. 2016: 0.2%
Business inventories advanced 0.2% in August, matching the Moody's Analytics and consensus expectations. United States
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey
Oct. 2016: 87.9
The preliminary October University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey showed a drop in consumer sentiment as overall sentiment fell to 87.9, losing 3.3 points. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
October 07: 139.6
The ECRI weekly leading index ticked slightly lower in the week ending October 7, sliding to 139.6. United States
Treasury Budget
Sep. 2016: $33.4 bil
Despite the final month’s surplus, the fiscal 2016 federal budget deficit exceeded 2015’s. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
