The Daily Shot Brief – August 20th, 2021

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United States: Robert Kaplan, one of the more hawkish Fed officials, suggested that he may rethink the timing of taper as the pandemic situation worsens (data below).

Source: MarketWatch Read full article
Source: InTouch Capital Markets

That message was a signal for the stock market to rip higher. The “buy-the-dip” crowd is proven right once again.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Eurozone: Inflation differentials between the Eurozone and the US …

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… point to a weaker euro (stronger dollar) ahead.

Source: Nordea Markets

 

China: The renminbi continues to strengthen against other currencies.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Energy: Speculative accounts have been cutting their bets on WTI crude.

Source: Fundamental Analytics

 

Rates: The Fed’s RRP balances continue to climb (banks and money market funds depositing cash at the Fed).

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Food for Thought: The global impact of climate change:

Source: @chartrdaily

Edited by Daniel Moskovits

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