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The United States: Share prices of recruiting firms suggest that job openings may have stabilized in August.

The Eurozone: Germany’s factory orders unexpectedly jumped in July, boosted by large-scale items.


Emerging Markets: Brazil’s Q2 GDP growth exceeded expectations, leading some economists to advocate for a rate hike.


Energy: Oil volatility could rise in the event of a prolonged drop in prices.

Equities: The August jobs report will determine whether the Fed opts for a 25 bps or 50 bps rate cut. Here is the short-term volatility curve.

Credit: Here’s an overview of credit markets’ yields and implied volatility, illustrating expected returns versus perceived risk.

Food for Thought: Legal status of sports betting:

Edited by William Villacis
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