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U.K. and Euro Zone Take Different Paths PMIs for June confirm that U.K. industry will not offset consumption’s sharp slowdown. Economic Briefing: Japanese Manufacturers Rejoicing in Q2 The Tankan index of large manufacturers improved to 17 in the June quarter from 12 in Q1. India Overhauls Its Tax System The goods and services tax will be introduced on July 1. Happy Independence Day From Economy.com We will return on Wednesday. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, June 30, 2017 Unemployment likely rose in June but for the right reason. Macro Roundup: Japan Maintains Momentum Despite Issues The economy is set for an expansion despite hiccups. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 30 June, 2017 Investors will keep an eye on the data for hints of policy changes. Asia-Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview, 30 June, 2017 Japan's Tankan survey showed improvement in Q2, but further gains in the second half are unlikely. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States
Semiconductor Billings
May. 2017:
United States
Vehicle Sales - AutoData
Jun. 2017: 16.5 mil, SAAR
After three consecutive months of sales below a 17-million unit seasonally-adjusted annualized rate, U.S. vehicle sales again fell below this threshold, coming in at 16.51 million units SAAR. Japan
Consumer Confidence
Jun. 2017: 43.3
Consumer confidence across Japan remains below the neutral 50 mark, which means that consumers on net are more pessimistic than optimistic. Russian Federation
GDP
2017Q1: 0.5%
Russia's GDP grew 0.5% y/y in the first quarter, building on the expansion from the final quarter of 2016 when the economy returned to growth. Germany
Lending by Banks
May. 2017: 3.1%
German bank lending to private enterprises rose year on year in May for the 18th consecutive month. Italy
Unemployment
May. 2017: 11.3%
Italy's unemployment rate rose to 11.3% in May from an upwardly revised 11.2% in the previous month. Euro Zone
Unemployment
May. 2017: 9.3%
In line with expectations, the euro zone’s unemployment rate remained steady at an eight-year low of 9.3% in May. Peru
Consumer Price Index
Jun. 2017:
Chile
Retail & Wholesale Sales
May. 2017: 5.8%
United States
Construction Spending (C30)
May. 2017: 0.0%
Total construction spending in May was unchanged from the previous month, falling short of consensus expectations. A 2.1% monthly increase in public spending was erased by a 0.6% drop in private construction. United States
ISM Manufacturing Index
Jun. 2017: 57.8
Manufacturing ended the second quarter on a good note as the ISM manufacturing index rose 2.9 points to 57.8. Brazil
Foreign Trade
Jun. 2017: US$2.72 bil
South Korea
Consumer Price Index
Jun. 2017:
Australia
Retail Sales
May. 2017:
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