
Economic Update 02-08-2021
- Economic data for the week included slightly weaker results for manufacturing, but a stronger report for services. The employment situation report for January was disappointing, but other labor reports featured a few bright spots.
- Global equity markets bounced back sharply last week, with U.S. outperforming foreign by a bit. However, higher-quality bonds fell back in keeping with rising interest rates. Commodity prices rose due to spikes in the prices for crude oil and natural gas.
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LSA Connect, February 8, 2021