| Today's Economy
Final Thoughts Ahead of January U.S. Employment Weather and census hiring should have juiced job growth. LatAm Daily Briefing: Venezuela Inflation Down as Economy Dollarizes The deceleration in 2019 came as the government implemented some policy adjustments. Europe Daily Briefing: German Factory Orders Presage a Slow Q1 Construction will prop up growth while manufacturing stays in a slump. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: A Little Bit of Everything Philippines cuts rates, India's central bank held, while trade war and coronavirus lead the news. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Coronavirus Tracker: Mounting Costs The outbreak has already become highly disruptive to China; the U.S. will not be immune. What Trump’s Acquittal Means for the U.S. Economic Outlook Though impeachment seems to have not affected the economy, it’s still relevant. Mexico and Brazil: A Tale of Two Auto Industries A focus on exports could help Brazil's carmakers narrow the gap with Mexico. The Many Points of Coronavirus Impact in China Reduction of income, even if temporary, makes the high debt load in the country more untenable. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
India
Monetary Policy
Feb. 2020: 5.15%
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate steady at 5.15% in February. United States
Challenger Report
Jan. 2020: 67,735
Job cuts increased sharply to 67,735 in January, more than double the figure a month earlier and 28% higher than the figure a year earlier. United States
Jobless Claims
February 01: 202,000
The U.S. labor market remains in great shape, as jobless claims are very low. United States
Productivity and Costs
2019Q4: 1.4%
Productivity growth perked up in the fourth quarter, capping the best year since 2010. Russian Federation
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2020: 0.4%
Russian inflation has continued to slow, and deflationary concerns are mounting. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
January 31: -1.46
Financial market stress increased for the second straight week as fears of the spreading coronavirus caused investors to sell risky assets. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
January 31: -137 bil cubic feet
The decline in natural gas stocks last week was slightly greater than market analysts were expecting, which will have a modest positive impact on prices. China
Foreign Trade
Jan. 2020:
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