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Global Data Pod Weekender: Peanuts and crackerjacks

Jul 26, 2024
Bruce Kasman, a leading mind in economic analysis, and Joseph Lupton, an expert on market trends, delve into the nuances of the current economic climate. They highlight disappointing PMI indicators and reassess expectations for manufacturing versus services. The duo discusses the implications of employment dynamics and rising unemployment on economic cycles, illustrated through amusing baseball metaphors. With a cautious eye on the Federal Reserve, they debate interest rate strategies while contrasting the labor markets in the US and abroad.
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  • Recent PMI surveys indicate troubling trends in manufacturing, challenging previous assumptions about stable economic growth trajectories.
  • Despite mixed signals in the euro area, rising consumer confidence may boost spending, contrasting with the U.S. economic reliance on European trade.

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Concerns Over Manufacturing Trends

Recent PMI surveys indicated troubling trends in manufacturing performance, challenging prior assumptions about a stable growth trajectory. Fluctuations in manufacturing metrics suggest a choppy recovery rather than a sustained upward movement, casting doubt on the forecast of a moderate growth rate around two to three percent. Significant declines in the orders inventory ratio raise alarms, as this could signal a reduction in future production capacity. Despite these mixed signals, underlying activity reports suggest some resilience in final sales and capital expenditures, indicating that manufacturing could stabilize in the near future.

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