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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – January 17

Posted on January 18, 2025 by macromon

Weekly Economic and Market Summary Global markets rallied amid softer U.S. inflation data, with the S&P 500 rising +2.94% for the week, driven by gains in financials and industrials. European markets outperformed, led by France’s CAC 40 (+3.75%), Germany’s DAX … Continue reading →

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Where’s There Inflation and Deflation

Posted on January 15, 2025 by macromon

Source: Yahoo Finance

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Europe’s North/South Economic Reversal

Posted on January 14, 2025 by macromon

Great piece in today’s FT on the reversal of fortune in European economies.  The Eurozone is experiencing a significant shift as the southern nations plus —Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain—outperform their northern counterparts, particularly Germany, which faces economic stagnation. … Continue reading →

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Jamie D. Dishes On…BTC

Posted on January 12, 2025 by macromon

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The Trump Bump Fizzles

Posted on January 12, 2025 by macromon

The “Trump bump” following the recent election contrasts sharply with 2016. In 2016, Trump’s unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton surprised markets, leading to a significant rally as investors bet on policies like tax cuts and deregulation. This surge reflected the … Continue reading →

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20 Stunning Things At CES 2025

Posted on January 12, 2025 by macromon

Must view, folks.  See these stunning new products showcased at the recent Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – January 10

Posted on January 11, 2025 by macromon

Weekly Economic and Market Summary Macroeconomics Strong Jobs Report: December added 256,000 jobs, surpassing forecasts by 100,000, and unemployment dropped to 4.1%. This robust labor market supports the Fed’s decision to slow rate cuts. Fed Policy: Federal Reserve minutes reflect … Continue reading →

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Econ 101: Thinking On The Margin In The Gym

Posted on January 5, 2025 by macromon

Here’s a repost to help kickstart your New Year of better health. Originally Posted on September 6, 2022 by macromon One of the most complex concepts for my students to internalize when I taught Econ 101 was that of thinking … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damn Lies and BLS’ Budget

Posted on January 4, 2025 by macromon

BLS = Bureau of Labor Statistics  There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. – Benjamin Disraeli via Mark Twain The BLS gets that data [employment data] by contacting a representative sample of the population and then … Continue reading →

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Global Manufacturing Enters 2025 Amid Policy Uncertainty

Posted on January 3, 2025 by macromon

As 2025 begins and the incoming U.S. administration outlines its economic priorities, global manufacturing faces significant headwinds. The J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI for December 2024 posted a modest contraction, reflecting a complex interplay of regional disparities, policy uncertainties, and sector-specific … Continue reading →

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