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U.S. Inflation Heat Map Update Price pressures stepped up in March. Economic Roundup: Energy, Reopening Boosts U.S. CPI in March Core inflation remains in check, up 1.9% annualized over the prior three months. LatAm Daily Briefing: Colombia Unemployment Stubbornly High Labor participation has also stalled, suggesting some people may have permanently left the labor force. U.S. Inflation Volatility Has Returned Core CPI hasn't been this turbulent since the early 1980s. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. COVID-19 Tracker Update: Reopening Boosts CPI Hotels and motels saw a 4.4% jump. Global Vaccine Tracker: New Hurdle to Herd Immunity An FDA decision to temporarily halt the use of the J&J vaccine poses a setback. U.S. Chartbook: Another 'Inflection Point' March could mark a turning in the economy as a so-called dark winter fades away. U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, April 12, 2021 Higher gasoline prices and a jump in unit vehicle sales also point toward a sizable gain in retail sales. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United Kingdom
Monthly GDP
Feb. 2021: 0.4% m/m
U.K. Italy
Industrial Production
Feb. 2021: 0.2%
Italian industrial production grew by 0.2% m/m in February, building on an upwardly revised 1.1% gain in January, supported by consumer goods. Portugal
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2021: 0.5%
Portuguese inflation stood steady at 0.5% y/y in March. United States
NFIB Small Business Survey
Mar. 2021: 98.2
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased from 95.8 in February to 98.2 in March, the second consecutive monthly gain. Brazil
Retail Sales Index
Feb. 2021: -3.8% y/y
Brazil’s retail sales remained weak in February as COVID-19 cases remained high. United States
Consumer Price Index
Mar. 2021: 0.6% m/m
A significant amount of inflation in the U.S. isn’t developing; a good chunk of the increase in the March consumer price index was concentrated in energy. United States
Moody’s Analytics Policy Uncertainty Index
April 09: 371.8
The four-week moving average in our U.S. policy uncertainty index rose from 370.8 to 371.8 in the week ended April 9. South Korea
Employment
Mar. 2021:
Japan
Machinery Orders
Feb. 2021:
Singapore
GDP - Advanced
2021Q1:
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