Today's Economy Cushing OK Oil Stocks Lower Than Last Year Declining stocks show an easing domestic supply glut. A Fresh Greek Crisis Is Not Warranted at This Time An IMF board assessment is remarkably sympathetic toward the country. Economic Briefing: Inflation Improves in Taiwan Spanish industrial production likely rose 2.7% y/y in December. Economic Roundup: U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows; German IP Tanks We are not putting too much stock in the drop in German industrial production. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Germany Outlook: Political Uncertainty May Overshadow Economy Tailwinds supporting growth over the last few years will likely subside. U.S. Chartbook: Less Pressure on the Fed There is room for improvement on the supply-side of the economy. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, February 4, 2017 Expect calm after a flurry of economic data. Webinar Replay: 2017 U.S. Economic Outlook We also answer your questions following the webinar. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Malaysia Foreign Trade Dec. 2016: MYR8.8 bil Improving global demand will boost Malaysia’s export performance through the first half of 2017. Spain Industrial Production Dec. 2016: 1.9% Spain's industrial production growth slowed in seasonally and calendar-adjusted annual terms to 1.9% y/y in December from 2.8% in the previous month. Thailand Monetary Policy Feb. 2017: 1.5% Uncertainty about the trajectory of the economy will leave the Bank of Thailand on the sidelines throughout 2017. Brazil Consumer Price Index Jan. 2017: 5.35% Annual inflation declined at the beginning of the year, as the domestic market remains depressed. Russian Federation House Prices 2016Q4: -0.3% Average house prices fell by 0.3% q/q in the final of last year, following a 0.2% q/q decline in the previous stanza. OECD Composite Leading Indicators Dec. 2016: 99.9 The OECD composite leading indicator remained at 99.9 in December, roughly in line with values recorded for the past 12 months but 0.3 percentage point lower than 2015's average. Chile Consumer Price Index Jan. 2017: 2.8% Annual inflation rebounded mildly in January, although it stayed below the 3% target. United States MBA Mortgage Applications Survey February 03: 2.3% Mortgage applications rose last week as longer-term rates took a dip. India Monetary Policy Feb. 2017: 6.25% The Reserve Bank of India struck a surprisingly hawkish tone despite disinflation and a cyclical downswing in the economy. United States Oil Inventories February 03: 508.6 mil barrels A mammoth build in oil inventories will put downward pressure on oil prices. New Zealand Monetary Policy Feb. 2017: 1.75% The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left the official cash rate at 1.75% following its February policy meeting. United States Tech Pulse Jan. 2017: Japan Machinery Orders Dec. 2016: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |