Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Vaccine Hesitation Could Slow Progress Toward Herd Immunity Vaccination progress still mixed among developed economies. LatAm Daily Briefing: U.S. Monitors Mexico Policies The Treasury Department is tracking key trade partners' macroeconomic and foreign exchange practices. Capital Market View: Lull in U.S. Muni Debt Issuance Is Coming Stimulus will weigh on issuance but talk of Build Back Bonds has caught our attention. Europe Daily Briefing: U.K. Labor Market Still Lethargic The labor market remained weak in February but moved in the right direction. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Chartbook: Ready, Set, Go The recovery is gaining traction following a difficult winter. Global Vaccine Tracker: Half of U.S. Adults Have a Shot Conditions are mixed in Europe, while Japan faces an uphill task. U.S. Auto Credit Hits Cruise Control Outstanding auto credit balances reach new heights as delinquencies remain at near-record lows U.S. COVID-19 Tracker Update: Up, Up and Away A trifecta of vaccine progress, payback from winter storms, and the American Rescue Plan drove last week’s string of superlative economic data. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Indonesia Monetary Policy Apr. 2021: 3.50% Bank Indonesia held its seven-day reverse repurchase rate constant at 3.5% during the April meeting. United Kingdom Unemployment Feb. 2021: 4.9% U.K. unemployment fell at the start of this year, despite the continued strict national lockdown. United States Philadelphia Fed Nonmanufacturing Survey Apr. 2021: 21.5 Nonmanufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve's Third District expanded again in April. United States Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index April 16: 376.8 The four-week moving average in our U.S. policy uncertainty index rose from 371.8 to 376.8 in the week ended April 16. Russian Federation Retail Sales Mar. 2021: -3.4% y/y Russian retail moved in the wrong direction for the second consecutive month. Russian Federation Unemployment Mar. 2021: 5.4% Russia's unemployment rate came in at 5.4% in March, beating market expectations of a 5.7% reading. New Zealand Consumer Price Index 2021Q1: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |