| Today's Economy
Europe Daily Briefing: French Industry Dispappoints Again Auto industries in Germany and France have much to lose in a spiraling trade war. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Trade War Intensifies Difficult to find a winner in the China-U.S. trade skirmish. More Upgrades Than Downgrades for M&A Among U.S. High-Yield Issuers By contrast, there were far more downgrades in the last year of the previous upturn. Economic Roundup: Trade Tensions Not Dampening Business Sentiment, Yet So far, business confidence is holding up well, as the NFIB index remains near historical highs. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Yield Curve: Much Ado About Nothing An inversion may not signal the expansion is knocking on death's door. Netherlands Outlook: Tariffs, Trade and Tribulations The Dutch expansion is on solid footing, but there are clouds of uncertainty. Peru Outlook: Growth and Stability Firming confidence and rising investment are bolstering expectations. 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.
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Today's Economic Indicators
Canada
RPS House Price Index
Jun. 2018: 0.6%
United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
July 06: 2.5%
Mortgage applications increased last week, as most interest rates declined. United States
Producer Price Index
Jun. 2018: 0.3%
U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in June, stronger than either we or the consensus anticipated. United States
Tech Pulse
Jun. 2018:
United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
May. 2018: 0.6%
Stockpile growth is ramping up, and stellar sales hint at even stronger gains to come. Canada
Monetary Policy
Jul. 2018: 1.5%
After a long pause the Bank of Canada is raising interest rates. United States
Oil Inventories
July 06: 405.2 mil barrels
A massive decline in oil inventories will put upward pressure on oil prices. China
Monetary Aggregates
Jun. 2018:
China
Foreign Trade
Jun. 2018:
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