The Daily Shot Brief – August 2nd, 2024

Greetings,

 

The United States: Jobless claims have risen over the past few weeks, significantly exceeding the average of recent years (ex COVID shock).

Source: The Daily Shot

 

The United Kingdom: The BoE cut rates for the first time since the COVID shock.

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Japan: Japanese shares plummeted as the yen strengthened.

Source: S&P Global PMI

 

Emerging Markets: Turkey (intensifying contraction):

Source: The Daily Shot

 

Equities: Implied volatility indicators are surging.

Source: @TheTerminal, Bloomberg Finance L.P.

 

Food for Thought: US population growth by region:

Source: The Economist

 


Edited by Josh Oldmixon

Contact the Daily Shot Editor: Brief@DailyShotResearch.com




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