Greetings,
The United States: This chart shows the breakdown of jobs as well as corporate profits by industry.
Equity Markets: Will the dollar weakness boost corporate earnings this year?
Credit: Here is an update on high-yield default rares.
Emerging Markets: Brazilians’ trust in their political leadership is extraordinarily low.
Eurozone: Investors are concerned about the Eurozone’s high private-sector debt amid signs of an economic slowdown.
Commodities: Gold remains disconnected from real rates.
Energy: The Aramco IPO may overwhelm the Saudi Stock Exchange (as valuations rise with oil prices).
Global Developments: This chart shows equity fund flows across major markets.
Food for Thought: Top imports and exports by state.
Edited by Joseph N Cohen
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