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The United States: Real capital goods orders (blue line) declined.
The United Kingdom: UK consumer confidence is rolling over.
Japan: Short-term JGB yields jumped.
Commodities: Despite persistent outflows from ETFs and futures in 2022 and 2023, robust central bank gold purchases—alongside steady retail demand—have kept overall gold buying resilient.
Energy: US natural gas in storage has returned to its average level.
Equities: The market responded positively to Alphabet’s earnings report, with shares jumping after the close.
Food for Thought: Share of adults regularly consuming sweets and chocolate by country:
Edited by Josh Oldmixon
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