Today's Economy U.S. Existing-Home Sales Slide Continues There was some better news on inventories, but sales have likely peaked. Europe Daily Briefing: Spending to Propel Euro Zone Growth We expect household consumption to have accelerated in the second quarter. U.S. Existing-Home Sales May Have Already Peaked this Cycle Though disappointing, the impact on GDP is small. New-home sales and starts matter more. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Trade Keeps Dominating the Landscape South Korea's export engine gathered momentum in July and is a good barometer for Asia. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Employment Outlook: Job Engine Keeps Humming The share of the population with jobs trends higher. Spanish Budget Left in Limbo In keeping a lax policy this year, the country is risking EU sanctions. U.S. Chartbook: Just Keep Swimming The economy is powering ahead as tariff threats loom on the horizon. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 20, 2018 We'll get a first look at second quarter GDP growth. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Canada Wholesale Trade May. 2018: 1.2% Wholesale sales rose 1.2% to a record C$63.7 billion in May. United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index Jun. 2018: 0.43 The pace of U.S. economic growth picked up in June. Mexico Economic Activity Index May. 2018: 2.2% Economic activity moderated significantly in May after a seasonal rebound in April. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence July 20: 31.0 Global business confidence is strong, but it has flagged significantly over the past several months. United States Existing-Home Sales Jun. 2018: 5.38 mil Existing-home sales fell for the third straight month in June. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |