Today's Economy LatAm Daily Briefing: Lima’s Labor Market Woes Peru’s total employment remains below its pre-pandemic peak. Capital Market View: Don’t Hold Your Breath for Taper Clarity The first hint of tapering is still a couple of meetings off. Europe Daily Briefing: Delta Risk Persists in Europe Daily infections have possibly peaked in the U.K. but remain high. Asia-Pacific Daily Briefing: Pandemic Fatigue Dampens Outlook Policymakers no longer have the appetite or ability to cushion domestic demand. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary U.S. Weekly Highlights and Preview, July 26, 2021 Tapering for the Fed will remain "a ways off." The Case for a Post-Pandemic Productivity Boom The U.S. economy may be poised to begin a period of accelerated productivity growth. This Week in the COVID-19 Recovery Delta-variant fears seem to have receded, but remain a risk to the economy. APAC Economic Outlook: The Delta Roadblock Social distancing is weighing on the current quarter, but recovery will resume by year's end. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Singapore Industrial Production Jun. 2021: 27.5% y/y Singapore's industrial production grew by 27.5% y/y in June, following a revised 27% increase in May. Mexico Employment Situation Jun. 2021: 4.0% Unemployment Mexico's unemployment rate remained high in June as the recovery moderated. World Moody's Analytics Survey of Business Confidence July 23: 13.2 Global business sentiment is much improved from early in the year, prior to the start of global vaccinations for COVID-19, but it has turned more cautious in recent weeks. United States New-Home Sales Jun. 2021: 676,000 SAAR New-home sales in June unexpectedly fell for a third month in a row as homebuilders contend with high construction costs and a burgeoning pipeline of single-family projects. United States Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey Jul. 2021: 27.3 Texas current factory activity continued to grow strongly in July. Argentina Retail Sales Index May. 2021: 620.7% y/y The index that tracks nominal sales at Buenos Aires’ largest shopping centers increased 621% y/y in May, after 3,179% in the previous month. South Korea GDP 2021Q2: Japan Consumer Price Index Jul. 2021: » VIEW MORE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |