The Daily Shot Brief – June 4th, 2019

Greetings,

 

The United States: Are economists too optimistic about this year’s GDP growth rate? After all, rate cuts are now talk of the town.

Source: TS Lombard

 

The Eurozone: Labor-market integration of recent immigrants has been slower than in the past.

Source: NY Fed

 

Equities: This chart illustrates the seasonal pattern of equity fund flows.

Source: SPDR Americas Research, @mattbartolini

 

Commodities: This chart depicts US imports of rare earths.

Source: BCA Research

 

Global Developments: Will easier financial conditions help reverse the industrial slump in developed markets?

Source: TD Securities

Food for Thought: Student loan balances (distribution):

Source: Deutsche Bank Research

 

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