| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: U.S. Soft Data Still Tell a Solid Story The problem is, the soft and hard data don't always jibe. Yet Again, U.K. GDP Should Clock 0.3% Quarterly Growth Services slowed and construction slumped, offsetting most of the rise in production. Make No Mistake, Xi Jinping Has Consolidated His Power The focus has shifted away from reform and towards China playing a greater role internationally. Economic Briefing: China's Xi Cements Legacy Xi looks to remain at the helm for some time; Market-based reform doesn't appear a priority. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
The Next U.S. Recession The catalyst and policy response will determine the severity of a new economic downturn. U.S. Housing Outlook: Rebound Extends to the Urban Market House price appreciation is strongest in the most densely populated ZIP codes. U.S. Chartbook: Hurricane Effects Linger Harvey and Irma continue to drag on the national performance, but the landscape beyond the affected areas looks strong. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, October 20, 2017 The outlook depends in good measure on what happens, or does not happen, in Washington DC. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Euro Zone
Credit Conditions
2017Q4: -1%
Credit conditions eased further in the third quarter, with the net percentage of banks reporting tighter credit for corporations at -1% in the three months to September, following -3.4% in the previous quarter. Mexico
Economic Activity Index
Aug. 2017: 2.3%
After an unexpected rebound in the previous few months, economic activity performed more consistent with capacity. United States
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey
Oct. 2017: 12
Firms were less upbeat about manufacturing conditions in the Richmond Federal Reserve district. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
October 20: 75.9
U.S. policy uncertainty continues to decline, but it remains higher than normal. France
Job Seekers
Sep. 2017: 3.48 mil
The number of French job seekers dropped sharply to 3.48 million in September after rising to 3.54 million in August. Argentina
Economic Activity Indicator
Aug. 2017: 4.33%
The statistics office’s monthly economic activity index increased 4.3% y/y in August, after 4.9% in the previous month. South Korea
Consumer Sentiment Index
Oct. 2017:
Australia
Consumer Price Index
2017Q3:
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