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Economic Roundup: U.S. Labor Market Takes Center Stage The ADP National Employment Report signals a strong April jobs report. Q2 U.S. GDP Tracking Begins Our initial estimate puts second-quarter growth at 13% at an annualized rate. U.S. Gasoline Prices Are Up, but Not High Costs per gallon on average are comparable to two years ago. Capital Market View: Night of the Living Dead? Zombie firms have been on the rise in recent decades. » VIEW MORE TODAY'S ECONOMY
Commentary
U.S. COVID-19 Tracker Update: Carrying Momentum The recovery in job growth continues to accelerate. Global Vaccine Tracker: All Eyes on India Available data indicate that nearly 1 in 20 of the world’s adults are fully inoculated against COVID-19. Macroeconomic Consequences of the American Families Plan and the Build Back Better Agenda The president's proposal is a bold effort to invest in the nation's infrastructure and labor force. U.K. Risk Matrix Update: Despite Reopening, Outlook Clouded By COVID-19 A new, more virulent strain is still the largest risk to the economy. » VIEW MORE COMMENTARY
Today's Economic Indicators
Indonesia
GDP
2021Q1: - 0.74 %
Indonesia's first quarter GDP contracted by 0.74% y/y, following a 2.19% drop in the previous quarter. This is the fourth straight quarter of contraction. Switzerland
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2021: 0.3%
The Swiss CPI rebounded in April, ticking up by 0.3% after a 0.2% drop in the previous month. Sweden
Industrial Production
Mar. 2021: 2.0%
Industrial production increased by 2% m/m in March, adding to the 1% increase in February. Thailand
Monetary Policy
May. 2021: 0.5%
The Bank of Thailand held its interest rate steady at 0.5% during its scheduled meeting in May, preserving its limited ammunition as the economy struggles with a third wave of coronavirus infections. United States
MBA Mortgage Applications Survey
April 30: -0.9%
Mortgage applications declined 0.9% in the week of April 30 after a 2.5% reduction the week before. Brazil
Industrial Production
Mar. 2021: 8.5% y/y
The national industry in Brazil posted an annual rebound in March, as production was benefited by the low comparison base of last year. United States
ADP National Employment Report
Apr. 2021: 742,000 m/m, ths
The labor market is off and running. United States
ISM Nonmanufacturing Index
Apr. 2021: 62.7
The U.S. services activity expanded in April, albeit at a less frenetic pace than in March. United States
Oil Inventories
April 30: 485.1 mil barrels
A much larger than expected decline in oil inventories will support oil prices. Australia
Datium Insights - Moody’s Analytics Used Vehicle Price Index
Apr. 2021: 59.6%
Wholesale used-vehicle price appreciation has been robust in Australia. Uruguay
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2021: 6.8% y/y
Brazil
Monetary Policy
May. 2021:
Colombia
Consumer Price Index
Apr. 2021:
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