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The United States: Stock investors anticipate a significantly higher job openings rate in the coming months.

Equities: US equity performance closely aligns with historical patterns observed during non-recessionary Fed rate-cutting cycles.

Hedge funds’ gross leverage has risen to multi-year highs, while net leverage increases have stalled.

Asia-Pacific: Japan’s trade deficit has nearly vanished for the first time since 2021.

Emerging Markets: South Africa’s stocks have been outperforming EM peers.

Commodities: Coffee futures continue to surge.


Food for Thought: Minimum wage increases in 2025:

Edited by William Villacis
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