— The US economy added 916,000 jobs in March, about 25% more than expected, with biggest gains in leisure, hospitality and construction.
— US manufacturing activity expanded again in March, the 10th month in a row, hitting a 37-year high.
— President Biden unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan for transport, water, broadband, etc. to be paid mostly with higher corporate taxes.
— The US is negotiating with Japan to alleviate the semiconductor shortage that has hampered US automakers and other manufacturers.
— Brexit implementation is starting to impact UK and Eurozone trade; UK food and beverage exports to the EU fell 75% in January.
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