Greetings,
The United States: Job openings declined significantly in March and April, suggesting an easing of labor market imbalances. The April figure was below forecasts.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/US-JOLT2406050546.png)
Europe: Container shipping costs continue to climb.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EU-Container2406050546.png)
China: Hedge funds have been dumping Chinese stocks.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CH-HFs-dumping2406050546.png)
Commodities: Chicago lean hog futures are under pressure amid concerns about sustained domestic demand.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CO-Lean-hogs2406050546.png)
Equities: The market continues to reward companies that pursue onshoring strategies.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EQ-The-market-continues-to-reward-companies-with-onshoring-strategies2406050546.png)
Credit: US private sector credit growth has been slowing.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CR-Credit-growth-slow2406050546.png)
Food for Thought: Lowest 10 states by real GDP growth in 2023:
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/VTC-Lowest-10-states-by-real-GDP-growth-in-20232406050546.png)
Edited by Josh Oldmixon
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