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The United States: February’s job gains exceeded expectations, yet the underlying trends in the employment report indicate a softening labor market.

The United Kingdom: The employment PMI signals a contraction in permanent placements and temp agency billings.

China: The PPI remains in negative territory.

Cryptocurrency: There is an active market for Bitcoin call options with strikes near $100k.

Commodities: Traders are boosting their bets on hog futures.

Equities: ETFs that use options strategies have become very popular.

Food for Thought: Smartphone shipments:

Edited by Josh Oldmixon
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