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Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Today's Economy


Economic Roundup: Widening and Narrowing

Tariff uncertainty led the trade deficits of the U.S. and Canada in different directions in March.

President Trump’s “Skinny” Budget Will Not Move the Needle on the Deficit

All else equal, the president’s fiscal 2026 budget would reduce the deficit by 0.1 percentage point of GDP per annum.

LatAm Daily Briefing: Weak Oil Prices Hinder Growth

The price of Brent crude has fallen by about $20 per barrel since early January.

Europe Daily Briefing: Topsy-Turvy

Final April PMIs reveal a weaker showing for the U.K., but shallower dips in the euro zone.

» VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY



Commentary


U.S. Chartbook: Race Against The Clock

Recent data show strong consumer spending ahead of tariffs.

BoE Preview: A Rate Cut Is Certain This Week

The BoE is likely to open the door to a faster pace of rate cuts.

Economic Hurdles Await Singapore’s 15th Parliament

Singaporeans gave the ruling People’s Action Party a stronger mandate.

U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, May 2, 2025

The Fed’s dual mandate will come under increasing pressure in the coming months.

» VIEW MORE COMMENTARY



Today's Economic Indicators


France
Industrial Production
Mar. 2025: 0.2% m/m
France's industrial production increased by 0.2% month on month in March, slowing from an upwardly revised 1% gain in February.

Canada
International Merchandise Trade
Mar. 2025: -C$ 0.51 bil
In March, Canada's merchandise exports declined 0.2% while imports fell by 1.5%.

United States
International Trade (FT900)
Mar. 2025: -$140.5 bil
The U.S. deficit in goods and services widened to $140.5 billion in March, up $17.3 billion from $123.2 billion (revised) in February.

Canada
Purchasing Managers' Index
Apr. 2025: 47.9
In April, the Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped from 51.3 to 47.9.

United States
Semiconductor Billings
Mar. 2025:

New Zealand
Employment Situation
2025Q1:

Philippines
Industrial Production
Mar. 2025:

Australia
Datium Insights - Moody’s Analytics Used Vehicle Price Index
Apr. 2025:

» VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS

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