Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— Saudi Arabia’s credit rating was cut to A- by S&P, as low oil prices pressure government budget.
— U.S. manufacturing outlook weakened further in Jan., but still remains in expansion mode.
— U.S. “core” inflation (ex energy and food) rose 0.3% in Jan., the largest monthly gain since Aug. 2011.
— Britain and the Eurozone agreed on reforms, making it more likely Britain will stay in the Eurozone.
— China central bank’s latest stimulus is $25 billion in medium-term, lower-rate loans to 20 major lenders.

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