Today's Economy Economic Roundup: Inflation's Transitory Acceleration Is Contagious Base effects are going to juice consumer prices across many developed economies. LatAm Daily Briefing: Lockdowns Return Will South America stay at home until the vaccine arrives? Capital Market View: If the Hypothetical Becomes Reality A jump in long-term rates and drop in stock prices will hurt corporate bonds. Europe Daily Briefing: U.K. Prices on the Rise Oil and metals push the PPI higher in March. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary APAC Innovation Reaches New Heights The region hosts four of the five biggest science and technology research clusters. 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 » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
United Kingdom Consumer Price Index Mar. 2021: 0.7% y/y U.K. United States MBA Mortgage Applications Survey April 16: 8.6% Mortgage applications expanded 8.6% in the week of April 16, breaking a six-week streak of declines. Canada Consumer Price Index Mar. 2021: 2.2% Inflation's roller-coaster ride has begun. Canada Monetary Policy Apr. 2021: 0.25% Positive developments in the Canadian economy led the Bank of Canada to make its first adjustment to monetary policy since October. United States Oil Inventories April 16: 493.0 mil barrels An unexpected increase in oil inventories will weigh down prices. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |