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The United States: Initial jobless claims jumped last week, sparking concerns over potential weaknesses in the labor market.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/US-Claims2405100548.png)
The United Kingdom: Speculative accounts are betting on a weaker pound in anticipation of the Bank of England’s impending rate cuts.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-GBP-Specs2405100548.png)
Emerging Markets: Mexico’s headline inflation increased last month, but the core CPI continues to ease.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EM-MX-CPI2405100548.png)
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EM-MX-CPI-ST2405100548.png)
Commodities: Gold is surging again.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/CO-Gold-is-surging-again2405100548.png)
Energy: This chart shows how conflicts impacting the Persian Gulf have impacted the oil price.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EN-Persioan2405100548.png)
Equities: The Dow has been up for seven consecutive trading sessions.
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EQ-Dow-7d2405100548.png)
Food for Thought: Robots in manufacturing:
![](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/VTT-Robots-in-manufacturing2405100548.png)
Edited by Josh Oldmixon
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