The Daily Shot Brief – May 14th, 2019

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The United States: US financial conditions have tightened with the rise in trade tensions with China.

Source: Oxford Economics

 

The Eurozone: The French government budget target looks very different from last year’s projections.

Source: @nghrbi, Pictet Wealth Management

 

Equities: US equity ETF outflows continue.

Source: Longview Economics

 

China: China buys parts (such as semiconductors) from Taiwan and South Korea and sells the finished product to the US.

Source: Alpine Macro


Global Developments
This chart shows equity fund flows by region.

Source: Deutsche Bank Research

 


Food for Thought: The Medicare Trust Fund balance:

Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

 

 


Edited by Joseph N Cohen

 

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