| Today's Economy
Economic Roundup: Central Banks in a Tough Spot Further increases in oil prices will give central banks a headache. LatAm Daily Briefing: This Time Is Different Unlike earlier periods of high inflation, regional monetary authorities have responded more aggressively. Europe Daily Briefing: Higher Inflation Is Here to Stay The Russia-Ukraine crisis means energy inflation will continue to climb. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: RBNZ Hikes the Official Cash Rate The central bank will begin unwinding quantitative easing. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
Global Vaccine Tracker: A Breaking Wave As Omicron crests worldwide, fewer disruptions lead the way to economic rebounds. Global Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty Despite an expanding global economy, recovery from the pandemic-induced recession is uneven. U.S. Chartbook: Dark Clouds and Silver Linings Russia-Ukraine tensions risk complicating matters for the Fed ahead of the March FOMC meeting. This Week in the COVID-19 Recovery The fate of the U.S. economic recovery hinges on whether the uncomfortably high inflation soon moderates with the fading pandemic. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Singapore
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2022: 4% y/y
Singapore’s headline inflation maintained record-high levels, rising by 4% y/y in January after a similar 4% increase in December. Taiwan (China)
Industrial Production
Jan. 2022: 10.0%
Taiwan’s industrial production maintained at 10% year-on-year growth in January. Austria
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2022: 5.0% y/y
Consumer price inflation in Austria rose to 5% y/y in January, accelerating from December's 4.3% y/y rate. Euro Zone
Consumer Price Index
Jan. 2022: 5.1% y/y
The final January CPI figures for the euro zone confirmed that inflation in the currency area picked up to 5.1% y/y from 5% in December. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
February 18: -13.1%
Mortgage application volume fell sharply for the third consecutive week. United States
Moody's Analytics Inflation Expectations Pulse
February 20: 2.65%
Inflation expectations increased in the week ended February 20, per the Moody’s Analytics Inflation Expectations Pulse. Peru
GDP
2021Q4: 3.2% y/y
The Peruvian economy came in a finger length ahead of our forecast in the fourth quarter, but its performance was lukewarm. Argentina
Economic Activity Indicator
Dec. 2021: 9.8% y/y
The statistics office’s monthly economic activity index increased 9.8% y/y in December after increasing 9.4% in the previous month. » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS | 
