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The United States: Mortgage applications dipped below 2015 levels, down about 18% from a year ago.

The Eurozone: The euro briefly dipped below parity but rebounded.

Italian politics are spooking debt markets again.

China: The economy contracted more than expected last quarter.

On the bright side, the rebound in retail sales was larger than expected.

Commodities: Industrial commodities continue to face headwinds. Here’s a look at Bloomberg’s industrial metals index.

Equities: According to the PPI report, corporate margin growth is off the highs but is not crashing.

Food for Thought: Here’s a look at attempts to bring down inflation in the 1970s.

Lastly, let’s take a look at some fascinating body maps of human emotions. Increased sensations are red/yellow and decreased sensations are blue.

Edited by Alexander Bowers
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