Today's Economy Economic Roundup: No Longer a Coin Flip Odds are rising that the U.S. raises tariffs on China later this week. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: China’s Exports Down, NZ Cuts Rates If a Higher VIX Persists, High-Yield Spreads Will Widen Considerably The VIX had its highest close since late January. Happy Holiday From Economy.com We will return on Thursday. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary In the U.S., a Tale of Two Populations Population growth is struggling outside American cities. Road to Recession: The Scare That Wasn't There Concerns of a sharp and sudden slump were premature. U.S. Chartbook: A Pleasant Paradox The labor market has come roaring back, while inflation remains benign. Trade War: A Game Changer The threatened across-the-board tariffs on imports from China would weaken the global economy. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Germany Industrial Production Mar. 2019: 0.5% German industrial production rose in March, building on its rise in February. United States MBA Mortgage Applications Survey May 03: 2.7% The top-line market index rose 2.7% the week of May 3, with small upward movement in refinances and purchases. Chile Consumer Price Index Apr. 2019: 2.0% Annual inflation remained stable but still below target in April. United States Oil Inventories May 03: 466.6 mil barrels An unexpected decrease in oil inventories will put upward pressure on oil prices. Brazil Monetary Policy May. 2019: China Consumer Price Index Apr. 2019: China Producer Price Index Apr. 2019: Philippines GDP 2019Q1: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |