Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Bypassing Boris Power shift? U.K. House of Commons passes the Benn bill. No More Austerity in the U.K. in 2020 The question is, who knows how long this government will survive? Webinar Replay: The Next Recession As the trade war and other risks mount, an economic downturn appears ever more likely. Brexit Update: Chances of No-Deal Have Receded Slightly The opposition is forming a united front and is unlikely to play by Johnson’s rules. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Baltics Outlook: The Tigers Roar Again Cyclical tailwinds prevail in Eastern Europe’s periphery. Tariffs Tracker: Trade War Chicken Either one party gives way, or both get hurt. U.S. Chartbook: The Steadfast Consumer The trade war looms large, but consumers have yet to feel the pain. Can the ECB Kick-Start Quantitative Easing? Legal hurdles impede QE2, but one option is to focus on corporate debt. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Malaysia Foreign Trade Jul. 2019: MYR14.3 bil Malaysia's trade surplus widened to MYR14.3 billion in July, from MYR10.5 billion in June. United States Moody's CMBS Delinquency Tracker Jul. 2019: 3.4% The Moody’s CMBS Delinquency Tracker total delinquency rate returned to its downward trend in July and declined 10 basis points to 3.4%. United States Vehicle Sales - AutoData Aug. 2019: Euro Zone Retail Sales Jul. 2019: -0.6% In line with the consensus, euro zone retail sales fell by 0.6% m/m in July and partially reversed June’s 1.2% rise. United States MBA Mortgage Applications Survey August 30: -3.1% Mortgage applications activity dropped 3.1% over the week of August 30, as the market continues to cool after a surge of refinancing activity earlier in August and longer term market trends take over. Canada International Merchandise Trade Jul. 2019: -C$ 1.1 bil Falling energy exports and rising consumer goods imports flipped the trade balance to a deficit in July. United States International Trade (FT900) Jul. 2019: -$54.0 bil Net exports will be a drag on third quarter GDP growth. United States ISM - NY Report Aug. 2019: 50.3 Even as recession fears mounted nationally last month, firms in New York proved resilient based on the most recent ISM-New York Report on Business. Canada Monetary Policy Sep. 2019: 1.75% Despite some reservations, the Bank of Canada kept its target for the overnight rate unchanged at its September meeting. Uruguay Consumer Price Index Aug. 2019: 7.8% Uruguay's consumer price index ticked higher in August, registering a 7.8% annual advance compared with a 7.5% increase in July. United States Beige Book Sep. 2019: The Beige Book covering economic activity from mid-July through the end of August indicates that the U.S. economy expanded modestly throughout the reporting period. Australia Foreign Trade Jul. 2019: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |