The Daily Shot Brief – August 14th, 2020

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United States: Selling prices of homes have failed to keep pace with list prices.

Source: Arbor Research & Trading

 

Commodities: Only 35% of commodities are producing year-over-year gains at the moment.

Source: Arbor Research & Trading

 

Credit: Private-equity-backed high-yield bond issuance has been robust.

Source: @WSJ Read full article

 

More Chapter 11 filings ahead?

Source: Variant Perception

 

Rates: This chart shows the divergence between Treasury yields and inflation expectations. The widening gap has pushed real yields deep into negative territory.

Source: @meremortenlund

 

Global Developments: This chart shows the performance of various asset classes and investment factors during prior periods of dollar weakness.

Source: MarketDesk Research

 

Food For Thought: US public school employment:

Source: @bpolitics Read full article

Edited by Devon Lall

Contact the Daily Shot Editor: Editor@DailyShotLetter.com

 

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