Brazil Inflation Eases To Nearly 2-Year Low; Retail Sales Fall Further

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rebound Slightly More Than Expected

*U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise To 196,000 In Week Ended 2/4

*S. Africa Dec Manufacturing Output Falls 4.7% On Year Vs. -1.8% In Nov, Consensus -2.5%

*Taiwan Jan CPI Inflation 3.04% Vs. 2.71% In Dec, Consensus 2.69%