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United States
Long-term unemployment is rising in the current expansion, unlike in prior cycles.
The average length of joblessness is now more than six months, the longest since the mid-2010s outside the pandemic.
Euro Area
Here’s a look at major German economic indicators relative to their pre-pandemic trends.
China
China unveiled a mini-stimulus package, including a 25-basis-point cut in the pledged supplementary lending rate, a one-percentage-point interest subsidy for eligible first-home mortgages, and targeted lending support.
Equities
Here’s a look at the total cash yield by sector.
Rates
Hedge funds have been the dominant force behind the surge in US repo borrowing.
Energy
The energy sector has become very negatively correlated with the S&P 500.
Alternatives
A historic number of VC-backed companies are failing.
Food for Thought
Here is a sample of names that are predominantly female in one country but male in another.
