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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: Better News on U.S. Housing, but Issues Remain

Lean inventories and affordability for first-time buyers will weigh on sales.

What Illinois' Budget Crisis Means for Economic Growth

It will likely take both spending restraint and revenue enhancements to overcome the severe problems.

BoE Chief Economist Hints at Tightening

The comments come after Governor Carney opined that rates will stay low.

Finally Some Encouraging News for U.S. Housing

Existing-home sales increase in May, but inventories remain an issue.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


Andean Economies Face Rising Deficits

Government belt-tightening in Chile, Colombia and Peru will weigh on near-term growth.

Netherlands Outlook: The Dutch Expansion Rides On

Exports and a solid labor market are powering growth.

U.S. Commodity Outlook: Oil Prices Fluctuate Downward

Offsetting forces work against the OPEC supply deal.

U.S. Chartbook: What Goes Up Must Come Down

The Fed prepares to reduce its balance sheet.

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Today's Economic Indicators


United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
June 16: 0.6%
Mortgage applications rose marginally last week.

United States
Existing-Home Sales
May. 2017: 5.62 mil
Existing-home sales rebounded in May, increasing 1.1% from the revised April total and also increasing 2.7% from May 2016. Single-family and condo/co-op sales rose for the month and the year.

United States
Oil Inventories
June 16: 509.1 mil barrels
A larger than expected fall in oil inventories will provide support for currently struggling oil prices.

Argentina
GDP
2017Q1: 0.3%

New Zealand
Monetary Policy
Jun. 2017: 1.75%

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