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Soft or hard landing ? >>> the recent macro data point to a slowdown in the U.S, Euro area, and China, the key question for investors is whether this is a temporary weakening, or the start of a more pronounced downturn. History suggests the slowdown can turn into a sharp deterioration, relatively quickly, but the data at hand continue to point to a soft landing
U.S Jobless claims hit highest level since August 2023 -- 243K
Donald Trump Interview Transcript on currencies :
"We have currency problems, as you know. Currency. When I was president, I fought very strongly and hard with President Xi and with Shinzo Abe, who’s a fantastic man—actually, you know the story there..." >>> watch out over coming weeks, as he meddles with FED (on interest rates policy) and USD comments
China's Third Plenum does nothing to revive economy, observers say
French lawmakers re-elect Macron's ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left
Japan's government cut this year's growth forecast on Friday as consumption took a hit from rising import costs due to a weak yen, highlighting the fragile nature of the economic recovery >>> #USDJPY in the grand scheme of 'carry trades' must hold the 155 USDJPY area, which it seems to have done this week
Equity markets . NASDAQ bulls want 19500 to hold on weekly/medium-term basis and SPX 5500 area