Morning Journal---A look at the global economies in 2014

Economics

   This Week’s Data

            November factory orders rose 1.8% versus expectations of an increase of 1.1%.

            http://scottgrannis.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-economy-keeps-on-ordering.html

            The December ISM nonmanufacturing index came in at 53.0 versus estimates of 54.8.

            http://advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/ISM-Non-Manufacturing.php

            The November US trade deficit was $34.4 billion versus forecasts of $39.9 billion.

   Other

            A look at global economics in 2014 (medium):

            http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2014/01/06/Why-Global-Economy-Could-Go-Rails-2014