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LatAm Daily Briefing: Pandemic May Have Reached Inflection Point Recent figures for new daily confirmed cases across the region allow for some optimism. Europe Daily Briefing: Lockdowns Decimate June Quarter GDP Germany's trade balance improved to near pre-pandemic levels. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Japan Sinks Deeper Into Recession The second wave of infections threatens to keep Japan in the doldrums through the third quarter. Europe Daily Briefing: U.K. Springs a Brexit Surprise Johnson's announcement of an October 15 trade deal deadline throws a wrench into the works. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. Chartbook: Can’t Find the Accelerator Employment data are improving, but the recovery is stalled amid COVID-19 infections. Victoria Extends Hard Lockdown The measures in the face of the pandemic have significant implications for Australia's economy. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, September 8, 2020 We continue to expect employment to be down by about 10 million jobs from its pre-pandemic peak at year’s end. This Week in the COVID Crisis Fallout from the expiration of federal fiscal support will weigh more and more heavily on the economy. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Italy
Retail Sales
Jul. 2020: -2.2%
Italy’s retail sales disappointed in July, shedding 2.2% m/m following sharp rebounds in May and June. Euro Zone
GDP
2020Q2: -11.8%
Final estimates showed that euro zone GDP plunged by 11.8% q/q in the second quarter after a 3.7% slump in the first. OECD
Composite Leading Indicators
Aug. 2020: 98.3
The August reading for the OECD composite leading indicator came in at 98.3 in amplitude-adjusted terms, compared with 98 in July. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Aug. 2020: 100.2
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2. Chile
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2020: 2.4%
Chile’s inflation remained below target in August as the economy advances slowly. World
Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence
September 04: -15.6
Global businesses remain dour. United States
Consumer Credit (G19)
Jul. 2020: $12.2 bil
Consumer credit expanded in July by $12.2 billion. United States
Semiconductor Billings
Jul. 2020: 1.9%
Global semiconductor sales started the third quarter on a positive note, rising 1.9% from June. South Korea
Employment
Aug. 2020:
China
Consumer Price Index
Aug. 2020:
China
Producer Price Index
Aug. 2020:
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