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UP 83: Europe Solid But Catalonia Blurs Outlook; Hurricanes Scramble US Data 03.10.2017 14:50 ↓

European economic data, outside of inflation, are showing broad based strrength though unrest in Catalonia raises questions over the Spanish economy and the European outlook. In the U.S., the impacts of Hurricane Harvey and Irma are beginning their landlfalls on economic indicators including the Friday's employment report.

UP 82: A Week of Elections and Hurricanes 26.09.2017 14:24 ↓

Elections in Germany and also New Zealand have scrambled political and economic outlooks while hurricane effects are beginning to swamp U.S. data.

UP 81: A Week of Elections and Balance Sheets 19.09.2017 14:47 ↓

Elections in Germany may have implications on deeper European integration while elections in New Zealand could change the power structure of the nation's central bank. In the U.S., balance-sheet unwinding is likely to begin with its possible impact not all together certain.

UP 39: Simply Economics is now Econoday Unplugged 25.10.2016 12:07 ↓

Important economic data are coming up for Japan, Australia and the United States. Will they be consistent with improving economic growth and rising inflation?

SE 71: Employment report not as strong as headline 09.03.2015 11:42 ↓

The Fed will be debating how strong the labor market really is.

SE 70: The Consumer in the Spotlight 02.03.2015 11:05 ↓

Personal income--favorable. How strong will auto sales and payroll jobs be?

SE 69: Fed Chair Testifies Before Senate Committee 24.02.2015 11:21 ↓

Fed chair Janet Yellen gives her views on where Fed policy is headed-and when.

SE 68: European Central Bank Surprises 26.01.2015 12:05 ↓

There are pluses and minuses for the U.S. economy from ECB QE.

SE 67: Lower oil prices boosts consumer sector 01.12.2014 5:58 ↓

Oil prices have fallen sharply since June, boosting discretionary income.

SE 66: Stocks Up on Earnings and Indicators 27.10.2014 8:44 ↓

Most earnings and economic indicators are beating expectations.

SE 65: Global slowing is markets' concern 14.10.2014 12:35 ↓

Global growth is slowing but U.S. is holding steady. But the Fed is taking notice.

SE 64: Employment tops expectations but earnings soft 06.10.2014 7:12 ↓

The employment report was better than expected but soft spots in earnings and inflation likely will keep Fed easy.

SE 63: Fed debate heats up as economy improves 25.08.2014 11:04 ↓

Fed Chair Yellen sees soft labor market while others focus on better economic data.

SE 62: The Fed plans its exit strategy 14.07.2014 11:16 ↓

Based on the latest Fed minutes, Fed watchers will have two more policy tools to track in coming months.

SE 61: Getting ready for employment Thursday 30.06.2014 12:41 ↓

Employment is this week's highlight while housing was last week's question mark.

SE 60: Q2 looking brighter 16.06.2014 9:23 ↓

Consumer spending, manufacturing and housing are looking up.

SE 59: The Fed maintains taper schedule 05.05.2014 8:42 ↓

The Fed tapers by another $10 billion and employment growth improves..

SE 58: Fed again and first Friday 28.04.2014 13:28 ↓

The Fed will review its taper plan Wednesday and status of the economy. Traders will watch for stronger payroll gains on Friday.

SE 57: Market momentum turns up 22.04.2014 12:33 ↓

Spring thaw helping housing and manufacturing.

SE 56: Spring Thaw 14.04.2014 12:16 ↓

Economic data have been better than market data--more good news expected this week.

SE 55: Employment improved but below expectations 07.04.2014 8:31 ↓

While headline numbers disappointed on employment, some details were strong.

SE 54: Getting Ready for Employment Report 31.03.2014 11:16 ↓

Market focus is on the employment situation and Fed Chair Yellen's comments.

SE 53: Focus on housing and manufacturing 24.03.2014 11:39 ↓

After rethinking Fed Chair Yellen's comments, markets are looking for direction in housing and manufacturing this week.

SE 52: Yellen makes a splash 20.03.2014 8:56 ↓

Even though markets reacted negatively to one comment by Fed Chair Yellen, Fed policy remains on course.

SE 51: Fed's Yellen takes the spotlight 17.03.2014 12:11 ↓

Wednesday is the highlight with Fed policy statement, forecasts, and chair press conference.