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Inflation In China Surges Again, While Producer Prices Climb Out Of Deflation
All of this comes with a caveat.
The Coronavirus Infects Fed Communications
“The recent emergence of the coronavirus, however”…
‘We Have To Be A Little Wary’: Jobs Report Marred By Revisions, Overshadowed By Virus
“Markets appear sanguine, but at the very least”…
Jobs Report Blows Through Expectations As Labor Market Heats Up Anew
This topped even the most optimistic estimates.
Germany, Which Runs A Surplus And Can Borrow For Free, Posts Worst Industrial Production Plunge Since Crisis
The YoY print was, in a word, terrible.
The Best-Laid Plans Of Mice, Men And Monetarists
It is (past) time for a fiscal solution.
Albert Edwards: The Ice Age Is Nearing The End (Because Helicopter Money Is Coming)
After surviving an earthquake and narrowly dodging a tsunami…
Trump’s Economic Narrative Gets Another Boost From Ridiculous ADP Blowout
The best number since May of 2015.
3 Things: ‘Ok, Google’, Coronavirus Cases Hit 20,000, FOMO Or Bust
An exceedingly rare, buyable dip? Or maybe not so much, given the whole pandemic thing…
Sorry Mr. Trump, But China Is Going To Need Some ‘Leniency’ On All That Stuff They Promised To Buy
It’s a “disaster”. And an “unforeseeable event”.
Hong Kong’s Economy Shrank 2.9% On Year In Q4. And That Counts As ‘Good’ News These Days
It is, in a word, unfortunate.
China And The Virus Aren’t The Only Things To Trade On This Week…
Misses could exacerbate the bond rally. Beats may assuage fears.
South Korea’s Export Slump Extends To 14 Months On Holiday Effects. From Here, It’s All About The Virus
The optics leave something to be desired.
MNI Marvels At Sheer ‘Hugeness’ Of Dastardly Chicago PMI Miss
For months, ISM manufacturing has been the odd man out – but nothing like this.
How The Coronavirus Could Force The Fed Back To Zero (A Nuanced Take)
It’s all about precluding further dollar appreciation.
Look, Green Shoots! And Just In Time For Viral Roundup
The question is whether it’s durable.
GDP Beats, But Consumption Slows Sharply, Business Investment Falls Third Straight Quarter
As we’re fond of putting it: It’s good, but not “great”. “Again” or otherwise.
A Corona(virus) Gets Its Lime
It’s not contained. Or at least not yet.
Harley Bassman On QE, Demographics, MMT And Flying Pigs
“I will caveat that although I am certain of the denouement, it is possible its date is vastly longer than my career”.
Here’s Another Reminder That MAGA Economy Suffers From Dearth Of Business Investment
Not that anyone cares amid the virus headlines, but maybe they should – care, that is.
‘TBH, I Doubt It Even Exists’: Some Now Worry Trump Auto Tariffs Based On Imaginary Document
Maybe it only exists in Wilbur’s dreams.
Euro-Area PMIs Are Rorschach Test In January
No recession, but don’t bet on a “V-shaped” recovery.
Superbug, Superbull
But what is a “cycle” that doesn’t turn? Not a “cycle”, that’s for damn sure.Â
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