
U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to 444,000
Initial jobless claims in the United States dropped to 444,000.

U.S. prioritizes economic needs ahead of allies: media
The United States has been steadily "backfilling" the void left by its ally.

Mexico's economy recovering with close eye on inflation, says president
Mexico's economy is on track to see 5 percent to 6 percent growth in 2021.

Oil prices drop as U.S. inventories climb
Oil prices sank on Wednesday after data showed an unexpected build in U.S. crude stockpiles.
Economic Watch: Japan's economy contracts as virus restrictions hit consumption
Japan's economy declined a real 4.6 percent in fiscal year 2020 from the previous one.

Economic Watch: Thailand's economic outlook dulled by coronavirus upsurge
An upsurge in new coronavirus cases has forced Thailand to reimpose restrictions.
Japan's FY 2020 GDP decreases 4.6 pct in real terms, sharpest on record
Japan's gross domestic product in fiscal year 2020 shrank 4.6 percent in real terms.