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The United States: The NY Fed’s manufacturing report, the first regional indicator released in August, was shockingly weak.

Looking at the housing market, pressure on homebuilders is signaling a sharp slowdown in residential construction.

The United Kingdom: The gilt curve has flattened substantially in recent weeks.

Energy: European natural gas futures hit a new high.

China: Here are China’s key economic indicators.

Equities: The S&P 500 is almost 9% above its 50-day moving average. Time for a pullback?

Credit: Muni bond fund flows turned positive last month (slightly).

Food for Thought: Lastly, here is processor chip manufacturing capacity:

Edited by William Villacis
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