Investor optimism in dividends for 2020 through 2022 has improved with the rally in equities from their March lows, but there is uncertainty beyond that.

The pandemic has cut industrial metals both ways -- demand has declined as parts of the economy shut down, and the virus has also led to some mine closures.

Equities had a tumultuous six months in 2020 as the coronavirus spread from China to the rest of the world, with markets tracking the changing narrative.

Like many of its regional peers, Chile has been hit hard by the pandemic. But unlike other Latin American nations, it has cut short-term rates close to zero.

Here's an analysis of the jobs data from the past few weeks and a look at the state of the labor market.

Global supply chains are set to evolve dynamically in the post-pandemic and Sino-US trade war era, but the process will be slow and fraught with challenges.