| Today's Economy
Don't Be Alarmed If U.S. Job Growth Slows Labor supply constraints become more binding in July and August in years that the labor market is tight. Europe Daily Briefing: U.K.’s GDP Numbers Justify August Hike The economy bounced back in May. Investment Flows to LatAm Fall Slightly Brazil and Chile reported the largest declines. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: China's Inflation a Preview to Trade Wars Chinese consumer and producer inflation accelerated in June on the back of higher commodity prices. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
In No Good Hands: The Venezuela Crisis We assess the economic consequences if Maduro serves out his new presidential term, and if he is cast from office.
U.S. Chartbook: Economy Still in the Sweet Spot The labor market is tight but not overheating, yet. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 6, 2018 The focus is on inflation. Macro Roundup: Disturbances in Australia’s Short-Term Money Markets Rates rise even though the RBA is holding firm. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
France
Industrial Production
May. 2018: -0.2%
France's industrial production disappointed sharply and declined by 0.2% m/m in May, failing to reverse April’s 0.5% fall. Italy
Industrial Production
May. 2018: 0.7%
Italy’s industrial production beat expectations in May, rising 0.7% m/m after a 1.3% decline in April. United Kingdom
Industrial Production
May. 2018: -0.4%
U.K. industrial production declined by 0.4% m/m in May, building on a downwardly revised 1% fall in April and well below our expectations of a 0.5% increase. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Jun. 2018: 107.2
U.S. small business confidence slipped in June but remains the sixth highest on record. Canada
Housing Starts
Jun. 2018: 248 ths
The pace of new residential construction picked up in June. Canada
Building Permits
May. 2018: 4.7%
Residential permitting picked up in May, reversing April's decline, and the gain in residential intentions overshadows another decline in nonresidential permits. United States
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
May. 2018: 4.3% openings rate
May Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data provide further evidence of a robust labor market. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
July 06: 99.0
U.S. economic policy uncertainty is trending lower, but it remains high relative to historical standards. United States
California Manufacturing Survey
2018Q3:
China
Monetary Aggregates
Jun. 2018:
South Korea
Employment
Jun. 2018:
Japan
Machinery Orders
May. 2018:
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