Today's Economy LatAm Daily Briefing: Copper's Surge The rise in prices is a clear positive for Latin America’s export sector, where commodities still rule the roost. Should 3% PCE Headline Inflation Warrant Panic? Core PCE price index inflation will determine if alarm is justified. Europe Daily Briefing: Spanish Manufacturing Retreated in November Spain's industrial output fell in November amid its second lockdown. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Australia's November Sales Surge China's prices are on the mend, while Malaysian industry isn't faring well. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. COVID-19 Tracker Update: Travel Will Revive It doesn’t appear that the pandemic has caused a huge change in people’s willingness to travel, raising our confidence for a spending rebound. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, January 11, 2021 The outcome of the Georgia Senate races and Democratic control of the federal government have a significant bearing on prospects for fiscal policy. U.S. Chartbook: The Recovery Gets a Black Eye A downbeat jobs report headlined last week's key economic data releases. This Week in the COVID-19 Crisis Expected fiscal support will quickly boost the economy, pushing real GDP growth to more than 5% for all of 2021. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United States California Manufacturing Survey 2021Q1: 61.4 The California Purchasing Managers' Composite Index edged up to start 2021, indicating expectations for continued improvement in manufacturing activity. Spain Industrial Production Nov. 2020: -0.9% Spain’s industrial production took a step back in November, declining by 0.9%. Mexico Industrial Production Nov. 2020: -3.7% Mexico's national industry advanced in November as the reactivation progressed. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence January 08: -4.6 Global businesses remain dour. United States Semiconductor Billings Nov. 2020: 1.0% Global sales of semiconductors increased for the fifth consecutive month in November, totaling $39.4 billion. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |