The Daily Shot Brief – August 23rd, 2023

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The United States: Despite soft demand, businesses are reporting an upturn in inflation.

    •  Richmond Fed’s regional manufacturing survey shows slower current price increases, …
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… but measures of expected prices have turned higher.

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The United Kingdom: Government borrowing was lower than expected last month.

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Source: @financialtimes

 

Asia-Pacific: Australia’s service-sector contraction accelerated this month.

Source: S&P Global PMI

 

Commodities: Hedge funds have reduced their exposure to precious metals.

Source: Deutsche Bank Research

 

Rates: The Fed is less uncertain about forecasting lower inflation ahead.

Source: MRB Partners

 

Food for Thought: Relative chance of enrolling in highly selective colleges based on parents’ income group:

Source: The Economist

 


Edited by Josh Oldmixon

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