Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Slow Start to Busy, Holiday-Shortened Week Global business confidence continues to be in the dumps. LatAm Daily Briefing: Argentine Farmers Make Inroads in China China green-lights imports of soybean meal, a major Argentine product. Europe Daily Briefing: The German Economy Bottomed Out U.K. retail sales were broadly unchanged in November, ending six months of decline. Euro Zone Risk Matrix: Some Tensions Ease For now, tariffs on one of Europe’s core industries appear to be off the table. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 25, 2019 The trend in initial jobless claims has clearly softened a bit. U.S. Regional Outlook: Warning Signs Emerge The share of metro area output associated with late-cycle expansions could signal a tipping point. Latin America Weekly Highlights and Preview, November 22, 2019 Mexico's economy barely remains in the black. Forecaster’s Mailbag: Riding Australia’s Downturn The country's response to environmental concerns and climate events will become increasingly important. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Mexico Economic Activity Index Sep. 2019: 0.1% Economy activity reported almost no advance in September as domestic demand remained weak. Mexico GDP 2019Q3: -0.3% The economy reported an annual contraction in the third quarter, prolonging its stagnation. United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index Oct. 2019: -0.71 The pace of U.S. economic activity slowed further in October. Canada Wholesale Trade Sep. 2019: 1.0% Canadian wholesale sales increased 1% to C$65.1 billion in September, nearly reversing the 1.2% decline in the previous month. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence November 22: 13.7 Global business sentiment has been in the doldrums all year. United States Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey Nov. 2019: -1.3 Texas manufacturing declined in November. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |