Global Macro Perspectives
U.S. industrial production rose 0.1% in February. The Consensus was at 0%, January reading at 0.9%. Capacity utilization rose from 72.6% in January to 72.7%; the consensus was at 72.4%. Chart 1. U.S. Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization
Important U.S. earnings this week: Monday: Central Vermont Public Service (CV), 3Com Corporation (COMS), National Presto Industries (NPK), AAON (AAON), Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Tuesday: FactSet Research Systems (FDS), AAR (AIR), Discover Financial Services (DFS) Wednesday: CLARCOR (CLC), Herman Miller (MLHR), Nike (NKE), Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), Guess? (GES), Actuant Corporation (ATU) Thursday: GameStop (GME), Winnebago Industries […]