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United States: Regional Fed surveys suggest that the July ISM report will show an acceleration in factory activity at the national level.

China: Industrial capacity utilization rebounded sharply in the second quarter

For now, economic activity remains below last year’s levels.

Energy: The Brent curve is moving back into contango.

Equities: Here is the 50-day moving average of the put/call ratio index (showing increasing complacency).

Global Developments: Here’s a look at asset class performance year-to-date.

Food For Thought: College majors with the highest current unemployment rates:

Edited by Daniel Moskovits
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