The Daily Shot Brief – April 5th, 2019

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The United States: The dollar’s strength will continue to put downward pressure on import prices.

Source: Capital Economics

 

The Eurozone: Economists are concerned that the latest weakness in business activity will pressure the labor markets.

Source: @CapEconEurope; Read full article

 

Equities: The S&P 500 total return index (including dividends) is back at record highs.

Source: @Callum_Thomas

 

China: Capital inflows are expected to grow through 2020.

Source: IIF

 

Global Developments: Speculative accounts are once again increasing their bets on the US dollar.

Source: Goldman Sachs

 


Food for Thought: Who wants to tax the rich more?

Source: OECD, @Schuldensuehner

 

 

 

Edited by Joseph Cohen


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