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Economy buoyed by stimulus and drop in virus cases

Economic activity seems to have responded strongly to the latest round of fiscal stimulus passed in mid-December and the drop in coronavirus case numbers, which has allowed for the easing of containment measures in many states. But there are also signs that inflationary pressure could already be building, which will only heighten concerns about adding even more stimulus to the mix this year.

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