| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: U.S. Labor Market Now Improving at Snail's Pace February's gain in nonfarm employment should be a little better than January's. LatAm Daily Briefing: Undermining Confidence If approved, a proposed change to Mexico's central bank functions will introduce risk to monetary independence. Europe Daily Briefing: German Insolvencies Down, for Now Insolvencies will increase once fiscal supports wind down. More Fiscal Stimulus in France A boost to the economy will take time. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
A Regional View of the U.S. Vaccine Rollout Progress on COVID-19 inoculations paves the way for state economies to strengthen. Australia Forecast Update: Domestic Prospects Remain Favourable Our February baseline assumptions largely reflect our January outlook. U.S. Labor Force Recovery Hinges on Parents Getting Back to Work COVID-19 concerns and the prevalence of virtual schooling have hampered the return to work. Global Vaccine Tracker Update: The Race to Inoculate An unprecedented effort is underway. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Canada
RPS House Price Index
Jan. 2021: 10.6%
The RPS 13-metro area composite index rose 0.3% from December and advanced 10.6% year over year. Mexico
Industrial Production
Dec. 2020: -2.1% y/y
Mexico’s industry advanced in December at a moderate rate. Russian Federation
Foreign Trade
Dec. 2020: US$10.6 bil
Russia’s trade balance made meaningful progress in December. United States
Jobless Claims
February 06: 793,000
U.S. initial claims for unemployment insurance are modestly improving again. Netherlands
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2021: 1.6% y/y
Inflation in the Netherlands jumped to 1.6% in January. World
Moody's Analytics Global CPI
Jan. 2021: 0.5%
Our estimate of worldwide inflation picked up to 3.2% y/y in January from an upwardly revised rate of 3.1% in December. United States
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
February 05: -0.77
The St. United States
MBA Delinquency Rates
2020Q4: 6.73%
M United States
NAR Metro Prices
2020Q4: 14.9% y/y
The national median single-family house price rose 14.9% y/y during the fourth quarter as the housing market continued its boom despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. United States
Natural Gas Storage Report
February 05: -171 bil cubic feet
Working gas in underground storage dropped by 171 billion cubic feet during the week ended February 5. Uruguay
Industrial Production
Dec. 2020: 1.4% y/y
Uruguay's manufacturing sector increased in December and resumed its recovery path after pausing in November. Argentina
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2021: 38.5% y/y
The statistics office’s national consumer price index increased 4% in January, sharply up from 2.3% a year earlier. Mexico
Monetary Policy
Feb. 2021: 4.00%
The Central Bank of Mexico eased monetary conditions again after a four-month pause, despite an inflation rebound. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
