Today's Economy Europe Daily Briefing: Small Chance of a No-Deal Brexit Only an agreement on withdrawal terms is needed to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Webinar Replay: The Cost of Hurricane Florence Hear our discussion of the storm's price tag and its effect on the wider economy.
Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Dangerous Territory The trade war has escalated another worrying notch. Flow of Funds’ New Definition of Liquid Assets Invites Dissent Both recent definitions may not be liquid enough in a time of systemic stress. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Chartbook: Trouble in the East, Far East Significant hurricane damage to the East Coast and new tariffs against China are both bad news. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, September 24, 2018 The focus this week is on the FOMC and a likely interest rate hike. U.S. Employment Outlook: Where Are We Now? The labor market will start to face more binding supply constraints next year. FOMC Preview: Signed Sealed and Delivered The Fed will raise rates, but the main events will be the economic and interest rate projections. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Canada Wholesale Trade Jul. 2018: 1.5% Wholesale sales rebounded in July. United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index Aug. 2018: 0.18 The pace of U.S. economic growth held steady in August. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence September 21: 32.8 Global business sentiment is very good, particularly with regard to sales and pricing. United States Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey Sep. 2018: 28.1 Texas factory activity remained buoyant in September, though comparisons with August data were a bit lower. Argentina Retail Sales Index Jul. 2018: 21.3% The index that tracks nominal sales at Buenos Aires’ largest shopping centers increased 21.3% y/y in July after gaining 31.2% in the previous month. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |