The Daily Shot Brief – August 16th, 2024

Greetings,

 

The United States: As projected by Barclays Research (see chart from yesterday), US retail sales in July exceeded expectations, easing recession concerns.

Source: The Daily Shot
Source: CNBC

 

The United Kingdom: The monthly (production-based) GDP indicator was flat in June.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Emerging Markets: Argentina’s inflation has begun to ease but remains in hyperinflation territory.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Commodities: Orange juice futures broke above a short-term consolidation.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Equities: Here is a look at passive vs. active cumulative fund flows since 2008.

Source: BofA Global Research

 

Rates: BofA private clients continue to extend their debt portfolio duration.

Source: BofA Global Research

 

Food for Thought: Electricity consumption per request for various AI platforms:

Source: EPRI

 


Edited by Josh Oldmixon

Contact the Daily Shot Editor: Brief@DailyShotResearch.com




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