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Energy: Frigid weather in parts of the US has been straining the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Electricity prices in Texas spiked amid natural gas shortages and windmill problems.


Equities: S&P 500 earnings are already above the pre-pandemic high, and Goldman expects significant growth this year.

Eurozone: The euro-area trade surplus hit a record high.

United States: Manufacturing employment has collapsed over the past two decades.

Global Developments: Currency implied volatility has been depressed relative to equities.

Food For Thought: Peak social media buzz:

Edited by Daniel Moskovits
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