| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Global Inflation Perks Up in August Time will tell if it sticks. The Bank of Canada Reviews Its Toolbox Policymakers consider steps for addressing the next challenges to face central banks. The Political Cycle Will Boost Mexico’s Economy in 2018 As in the past, we expect a boost to growth in the last year of the administration. Webinar Replay: The Economic Impact of Hurricane Irma Rebuilding from the storms will boost U.S. GDP beginning in the fourth quarter and into 2018. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Macro Outlook: Still Cleaning Up Policymakers have unfinished business to get done before the next recession hits. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, September 18, 2017 Fed set to put its balance sheet plans into motion. U.S. Regional Outlook: Houston Will Rise Again Harvey and Irma dealt a major blow, but the long-term impact will pale in comparison to Katrina. The Evolution and Implications of Bitcoin The cryptocurrency has gained prominence as an alternative asset class but it is far from being a haven asset. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
World
Moody's Analytics Global CPI
Aug. 2017: 0.5%
Global inflation has picked up over the past few months, but higher energy prices are playing a role and could prove temporary. Italy
Foreign Trade
Jul. 2017: €6.6 billion
Italy’s merchandise trade surplus widened to €6.6 billion in July from €4.5 billion a month earlier, but narrowed from €7.8 billion in July 2016. Euro Zone
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2017: 1.5%
The euro zone's annual harmonized inflation strengthened to 1.5% in August from 1.3% a month earlier. Canada
International Transactions in Securities
Jul. 2017: C$24.0 bil
Foreign investors again increased their holdings of Canadian securities in July after lowering them for the first time in nearly two years in June. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
September 15: 30.7
Business confidence snapped back last week from an aberrant dip the week before. United States
NAHB Housing Market Index
Sep. 2017: 64
The recent hurricanes have left a mark on U.S. economic data. United States
Treasury International Capital Flows
Jul. 2017: $1.3 bil
Net long-term inflows were negligible in July following healthy inflows the previous two months. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
