The Daily Shot Brief – May 1st, 2025

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The United States: US GDP contracted in the first quarter, driven by a sharp surge in imports ahead of impending tariffs.

Source: TheDailyShot
Source: TheDailyShot

 

Canada: Canada’s GDP unexpectedly declined in February, but projections show a small rebound in March.

Source: TheDailyShot
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Japan: BoJ rate hike expectations tumbled.

Source: @TheTerminal, Bloomberg Finance L.P.

 

Commodities: Gold is off the highs.

Source: TheDailyShot

 

Equities: Stock futures are up this morning.

Source: TheDailyShot

 

Global Developments: The dollar has declined more than interest rate differentials alone would suggest.

Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

 

Food for Thought: Daily personal income in 2024 by country for the poorest and richest 10%:

Source: Visual Capitalist Read full article

 


Edited by Abraham Lent

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