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Economic Roundup: Plenty of Twists and Turns in September U.S. Employment Nothing has changed fundamentally for the labor market. Colombian Economy Is Slowly Rebounding Growth likely accelerated in the third quarter. France Aims to Shake Off Excessive Deficit Past budget misfires suggest that the 2.9% deficit goal this year may be out of reach. LatAm Weekly: EU-Mercosur Trade Talk Rumors Beef and ethanol remained key issues in negotiations. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, October 7, 2017 Hurricanes hurt the labor market but will boost retail sales and inflation in September. Europe Weekly Highlights and Preview, 6 October, 2017 The most awaited release in the coming week will be the U.K.’s industrial production for August. U.S. September Employment: Smoke and Mirrors The labor market is fine, though the gain in average hourly earnings is misleading. Macro Roundup: China’s Looming Change of Guard Calm and stability are the state of play ahead of the 19th National Congress. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Malaysia
Foreign Trade
Aug. 2017: MYR9.8 bil
Malaysia's monthly trade surplus widened to MYR9.8 billion in August from an MYR8 billion surplus in July. France
Foreign Trade
Aug. 2017: -€ 4.5 bil
France’s trade deficit narrowed to €4.5 billion in August, as expected, from the downwardly revised deficit of €5.9 billion in July. United States
California Manufacturing Survey
2017Q4:
Spain
Industrial Production
Aug. 2017: 1.0%
Spain’s industrial production printed at 1% in August, after falling by 0.3% in the previous month. Italy
Retail Sales
Aug. 2017: -0.3%
Italy’s retail sales dropped by 0.3% m/m in August, well below the 0.2% increase we and markets expected based on sentiment surveys. Taiwan
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2017: 0.5%
Taiwan's consumer prices edged up 0.5% y/y in September after a 1% rise in August. Germany
Manufacturing Turnover and Orders Received
Aug. 2017: 3.6%
German manufacturing surged unexpectedly in August, jumping by 3.6% m/m, following a revised 0.4% contraction in July. Brazil
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2017: 2.54%
Brazil’s inflation remains low but seems to be have approached its floor. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Sep. 2017: 1.4%
Annual inflation declined in to 1.45% September after increasing to 1.86% in the previous month. Canada
Labor Force Survey
Sep. 2017: 6.2%
Employment gains are slowing as the labor market tightens. United States
Employment Situation
Sep. 2017: -33,000
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma distorted the employment situation in September, as expected. United States
Wholesale Trade (MWTR)
Aug. 2017: 0.9%
Wholesale stockpiles are gathering steam, keeping inventories on track to add more to output than in the previous quarter. Canada
Purchasing Managers' Index
Sep. 2017: 59.6
The seasonally adjusted Ivey Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 59.6 in September from 56.3 in August, marking the 16th consecutive above-50 reading. United States
ECRI Weekly Leading Index
September 29: 144.4
The U.S. economy remains healthy. United States
Consumer Credit (G19)
Aug. 2017: $13.1 bil
Headline consumer credit has lost a bit of steam. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 