Greetings,
The United States: The February PCE inflation figure came in slightly below expectations (the chart shows monthly changes).
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/US-PCE2404010545.png)
Equities: The S&P 500 equal weight index valuation (forward PE ratio) is now firmly above the ten-year average.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EQ-Valuations2404010545.png)
Canada: Toronto’s new home sales and housing starts remain depressed.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CA-Totonto-home-sales2404010545.png)
China: The official PMI reports topped expectations, with factory activity now back in growth mode.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CH-PMI2404010545.png)
Commodities: The copper market is in deep contango.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CO-Copper-contango2404010545.png)
Credit: Here is credit asset performance during the first quarter.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CR-z2404010545.png)
Food for Thought: Maritime zones and airspace jurisdiction boundaries:
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/VTF-Maritime-zones-and-airspace-jurisdiction-boundaries2404010545.png)
Edited by William Villacis
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