| Today's Economy
Geopolitical Risk Calendar: A Truce in the Trade War A signing ceremony for the Phase One deal between the U.S. and China is being planned. Economic Roundup: Ho Ho Housing U.S. housing continues its solid run while manufacturing continues to struggle. Boeing's 737 Max Issues Will Ding Q1 GDP The halt of production will reduce inventories and shave 0.5 percentage point off GDP growth. Latest Revision of Corporate Earnings Warns of Wider High-Yield Spreads Core pretax profits have struggled during last five years. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
How We Fared on the Key Questions for 2019 We are taking a look back on our economic predictions for the past year. U.S. Chartbook: Economy's Festive End to an Eventful Year GDP growth has slowed, but income and labor market trends remain solid. Ecuador’s Recovery Fraught With Peril After a six-year debt binge, the economy hangs by a thread. U.S. Regional Outlook: Slowing Down Employment growth in all four regions is decelerating. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Spain
Retail Sales
Nov. 2019: 0.5%
Spanish real retail sales soundly beat expectations, growing 0.5% m/m in November. Brazil
Employment Situation
Nov. 2019: 11.2%
Brazil’s unemployment continued to adjust down in November as the economy's recovery progressed. Mexico
Trade Balance
Nov. 2019: US$790.4 mil
Mexico’s trade balance turned positive in November as imports contracted further. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
December 20: -161 bil cubic feet
Natural gas inventories plunged by 161 billion cubic feet, far exceeding expectations of a 119-bcf decline. United States
Oil Inventories
December 20: 441.4 mil barrels
Crude oil inventories fell by 5.5 million barrels during the week ended December 20. United States
Agricultural Prices
Nov. 2019: 4.6%
Agricultural prices increased 4.6% from October to November thanks to a rise in livestock prices, especially poultry and eggs. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
