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The United States: The gap between houses sold and those under construction is narrowing.

Equities: The recent market action does not look like a bear-market rally.

Credit: Prime money market funds experience inflows during rate hike cycles, while government funds face outflows. However, in March of this year, government money market funds became a haven for depositors.

The Eurozone: Loan growth continues to slow in the Eurozone.


Commodities: Cocoa prices are surging due to concerns about future production amid tight inventories.


Global Developments: Retail sales have generally been weak in developed markets outside of the US over the past year.

Food for Thought: Here is tipping in the US – Americans vs. foreigners:

Edited by William Villacis
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