Quick Overview

• The U.S. government posted a $38.24 billion budget surplus in January, up 82.4 % YoY.
  

• Australia reduced its inflation estimate for 2007 from 3.0% to 2.75%.
  

• Producer prices in the U.K. were up 0.3% in January, more than expected.
  

• Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister said that further production cuts by OPEC may not be necessary after the recent rise in prices.
  

• F.O.Licht estimates 2006-2007 world sugar production at a record 160.6 million tons, up 13 million YoY.
  
  

• The Florida Department of Citrus said there were 64.1 million gallons of frozen orange juice concentrate in inventory on February 4th, down 30% YoY.
  

• The number of U.S. homes entering foreclosure rose to 130,511 in January, up 25% YoY.