
Economic Update 02-22-2021
- Economic data for the week included positive surprises in retail sales and industrial production, while housing results were mixed for the past month—although the recovery trend remains in place.
- Global equity markets were mixed to lower globally, with the U.K. as the best performer. Bonds pulled back globally, as interest rates again nudged higher due to fears of stimulus leading to eventual inflation. Commodities gained ground, led by strength in industrial metals and natural gas.
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LSA Connect, February 22, 2021