Today's Economy Economic Roundup: U.S. Existing-Home Sales Disappoint The inventory situation isn't improving. Argentina Avoids Fiscal Shock The government is ahead of the deficit target for the year. U.S. Existing-Home Sales Take a Step Back Real residential investment likely fell in the second quarter. A Post-Election Drag on U.S. Spending Real spending of nonprofits-professional advocacy will likely be a drag on Q2 GDP. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary Qatari Crisis: Shielded, but Not Immune The whole Gulf region’s outlook worsens with the isolation of the small but wealthy oil nation. U.S. Chartbook: Housing Takes a Breather The biggest threat to the housing market continues to be supply-side constraints. U.S. Regional Outlook: Labor Market Convergence Income growth and housing markets reveal differences. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 21, 2017 The Federal Reserve will be the focus for the upcoming week. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Taiwan Domestic Trade Jun. 2017: -1.8% Taiwan's domestic trade fell 1.8% y/y in June, reversing a (revised) 0.9% increase in May. Taiwan Industrial Production Jun. 2017: 3.1% Taiwan's industrial production is on an upward trend. Overall production expanded 3.1% y/y in June, up from 0.8% in the prior month. The rise has been generated by demand for electronic goods. Canada Wholesale Trade May. 2017: 0.9% Wholesale sales rose 0.9% to a record high C$61.6 billion in May. Mexico Economic Activity Index May. 2017: 3.1% Economic activity returned to normal path in May, after the seasonal effects of Easter in the previous two months. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence July 21: 31.3 Global business sentiment rebounded last week and is consistent with a global economy that is expanding at just over its potential. United States Existing-Home Sales Jun. 2017: 5.52 mil Existing-home sales fell in June as a low number of listings restricted the supply of homes. South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index Jul. 2017: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |