Thursday, August 15, 2024

Global Economic Monitor 240816

(Introduction)

[Markets]
※   Wall Street stocks, dollar rise as U.S. retail data reassures
※   Markets also soothed by Fed rate cut bets after wild ride
※   Investors reduce bets for 50 bps rate cut by Fed in September
※   UK economy grew 0.6% in Q2


[Indicators]
•   US Jun. Business inventories: US business inventories rise marginally in June
•   US Jul. Export·Import prices: US import prices edge up in July
•   US Aug. NAHB housing market index: US Homebuilder Sentiment Drops as Companies Wait for Rate Cuts
•   China Jul. Industrial production, etc.: Fresh Data Shows China’s Economy Stuck in Doldrums


[World]


[Korea]


[Opinions]
•   Project Syndicate(Michael R. Strain): Harris Needs Her Own Economic Policy
•   WSJ(Editorial Board): China’s Bond Dilemma
•   WSJ(Joseph C. Sternberg): Interest Rate Cuts Are Coming but Won’t Do Much
•   Bloomberg(Jonathan Levin): Walmart Shoppers Explain State of the US Economy

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