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China: Hong Kong announced an increase in stamp duty on stock trades, sending shares sharply lower.

Emerging Markets: Here is the EM inflation cycle:

Commodities: Many countries are trying to reduce their dependence on China for rare earths.

Equities: Jerome Powell reassured the markets that QE would continue for some time. Tech stocks reversed their downward trend.

Alternatives: Private equity investors get paid for giving up liquidity (in addition to holding leveraged firms).

Food For Thought: Which generation controls the Senate?

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