Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Recession Averted, For Now The increase in third-quarter GDP quashes any fears that the economy is in recession. LatAm Daily Briefing: The Cost of Disinflation in Chile Lower inflation will lead to an economic contraction. Europe Daily Briefing: ECB Hikes Interest Rates As expected, the ECB raised policy rates by 75 basis points. Unbanked Rate Declines, Aided by Fiscal Stimulus A third of U.S. households that were newly banked last year opened an account to facilitate receipt of government payments—stimulus checks or unemployment benefits. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary France Outlook: Gearing Up for Gloom Inflation and rising interest rates coupled with a weaker services sector will hit GDP this winter. What Is the Cost of Carbon Prices in Europe? We can't blame climate policy for the surge in inflation. Australian Budget: Better Bottom Line, But Big Problems Emerging Temporary windfalls hide looming challenges. Euro Zone Inflation Tracker: Reaching the Top Energy prices accelerated in September to remain the single largest contributor to the headline HICP rate. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Denmark Retail Sales Sep. 2022: -0.4% m/m Retail sales in Denmark fell by 0.4% m/m in September from August. Spain Unemployment 2022Q3: 12.7% Spain’s unemployment rate slightly rose to 12.7% in the third quarter from 12.5% in the previous quarter. Norway Unemployment rate Aug. 2022: 3.2% Norway’s unemployment rate measured 3.2% in August, edging upwards from 3.1% in July. Mexico Employment Situation Sep. 2022: 3.3% Unemployment The unemployment rate decreased in September as activity advanced further. Mexico Trade Balance Sep. 2022: -US$895.4 mil Mexico's trade balance remained in negative territory in September, thus swelling the accumulated deficit. Euro Zone Monetary Policy Oct. 2022: 2% As widely expected, the European Central Bank increased its three policy rates by 75 basis points during its October meeting. Brazil Employment Situation Sep. 2022: 8.7% Brazil's unemployment rate declined in September as jobs were created. Canada Earnings, Hours and Employment Aug. 2022: 3.2% y/y More confirmation of the labor market's slowdown is appearing. United States Jobless Claims October 22: 217,000 U.S. initial claims for unemployment insurance remain historically low. United States Durable Goods (Advance) Sep. 2022: 0.4% m/m U.S. durable-goods orders rose less than we anticipated in September and the details showed some signs of weakening. United States GDP 2022Q3: 2.6%, q/q, SAAR U.S. United States St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index October 21: -1.88 As equity markets rallied, financial market stress decreased for the third consecutive week. United States Natural Gas Storage Report October 21: 52 bil cubic feet Last week’s build in natural gas inventories fell short of analyst expectations, so this report could put some upward pressure on gas prices. United States Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey Oct. 2022: -7 Factory activity declined in October, according to the Kansas City Fed’s Manufacturing Activity Survey. Japan Employment Situation Sep. 2022: Japan Monetary Policy Oct. 2022: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |