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Commentary
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Today's Economic Indicators
Malaysia
Foreign Trade
Jul. 2017: MYR8.0 bil
Malaysia's monthly trade surplus narrowed to MYR8 billion in July from June's MYR9.9 billion (prior to revisions). Germany
Manufacturing Turnover and Orders Received
Jul. 2017: -0.7%
German manufacturing contracted by 0.7% m/m in July following a revised 0.9% increase in June. Italy
Retail Sales
Jul. 2017: -0.2%
Italy’s retail sales dropped by 0.2% over the month in July, well below the 0.2% increase we expected based on the sentiment surveys. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2017: 2.46%
Annual inflation adjusted down again in August, falling far below the 4.5% target. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
September 01: 3.3%
Mortgage applications increased last week, as interest rates continued to decline. Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2017: 3.9%
Colombia’s annual inflation rate accelerated in August in part because of a low comparison base. United States
International Trade (FT900)
Jul. 2017: -$43.7 bil
The trade balance took a smaller hit than expected in July. Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Jul. 2017: -C$3.0 bil
Canada's trade balance improved modestly in July. Canada
Monetary Policy
Sep. 2017: 1%
The Bank of Canada is lifting its target for the overnight rate, spurred by stronger-than-expected GDP growth. United States
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index
Aug. 2017: 55.3
The nonmanufacturing segment of the economy improved less than we expected in August. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
September 01: 81.7
Policy uncertainty has declined, but it remains significantly higher than normal. United States
Beige Book
Aug. 2017:
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, covering economic activity from July through mid-August, indicates that economic activity expanded at a modest to moderate pace across districts. Brazil
Monetary Policy
Sep. 2017:
Australia
Foreign Trade
Jul. 2017:
Australia
Retail Sales
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