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Economic Roundup: Trade Set to Boost Q1 U.S. GDP The nominal trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in March. Europe Daily Briefing: Inflation Numbers Hold Few Surprises The euro zone's trade surplus widened for the first time since April last year. U.S. Trade Deficit Boosts Our Growth Estimate First-quarter GDP is now on track to rise 2.2% at an annualized rate. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: China's Stabilization in View Stimulus measures worked to stabilize March quarter activity. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Regional Outlook: Hot but Not Overheated A downturn in financial markets would sting the Northeast, while trade tensions remain an impediment for the Pacific Northwest and Farm Belt. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, April 12, 2019 We look for improvement in housing-related data as past declines in mortgage rates begin to pay dividends. China Outlook: Defying Gravity Beijing’s easing measures will help temper the economic growth slowdown in 2019. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 12 April, 2019 Euro zone inflation numbers are likely to decline slightly; and there is Brexit. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
South Korea
Monetary Policy
Apr. 2019:
United Kingdom
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2019: 1.8%
The U.K.’s consumer price inflation held firm at 1.8% y/y for the third month in a row in March, beating our expectation of 1.7% y/y. Italy
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2019: 1.1%
Italy’s annual harmonized EU inflation rose 1.1% y/y in March, unchanged from February. Euro Zone
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2019: 1.4%
Inflation in the euro zone moderated in March, but the immediate implications for monetary policy are not significant. Euro Zone
External Trade
Feb. 2019: €17.9 bil
The euro zone’s external trade surplus expanded to €17.9 billion in February from €16.5 billion a year earlier. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
April 12: -3.5%
The top-line market index had another small contraction in the week of April 12, falling 3.5%. United States
International Trade (FT900)
Feb. 2019: -$49.4 bil
The trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in February, falling $1.8 billion to $49.4 billion. Canada
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2019: 1.9%
Energy prices helped accelerate the pace of inflation in March. Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Feb. 2019: -C$ 2.9 bil
Canada’s trade deficit narrowed in February, with imports driving the decline. Russian Federation
Retail Sales
Mar. 2019:
Russian Federation
Unemployment
Mar. 2019:
United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
Feb. 2019: 0.2%
The inventory build slowed down in February. United States
Oil Inventories
April 12: 455.2 mil barrels
A surprise increase in U.S. oil inventories will put downward pressure on oil prices. United States
Beige Book
Apr. 2019:
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book covering economic activity from March through early April suggests that economic activity growth did not change much since the previous report, while a few districts strengthened. Australia
Employment Situation
Mar. 2019:
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