MarketsThe 10 most important economic charts of the weekBy Melvin BackmanPublished December 18, 2015The Federal Reserve (finally) raised the world’s most important interest rateUS consumer prices are still barely increasing, though core readings are looking healthierBritish inflation is remains stubbornly lowBrazilian unemployment actually fell for onceThe euro zone’s meteoric current-account surplus is stalling outUK wage growth is losing steamRussian retail sales continue to deteriorateUS crude oil supplies edged closer to a new recordJapanese trade continues to slow downNew Zealand’s economy had a nice burst of growth📬 Sign up for the Daily BriefOur free, fast and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.Sign me up