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Hungarian Industry Reliant on Automotive Sector as Domestic Demand Shrinks

Hungarian Industry Reliant on Automotive Sector as Domestic Demand Shrinks

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Hungary's Industrial Production Continues to Decline in May; Manufacturing Subsectors Contribute to the Negative Trend

Hungary's Industrial Production Continues to Decline in May; Manufacturing Subsectors Contribute to the Negative Trend

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Hungary's Retail Sales and Industrial Output Plunge Amidst Constrained Domestic Demand

Hungary's Retail Sales and Industrial Output Plunge Amidst Constrained Domestic Demand

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BoE's Waning Confidence in Surveys: Shifting Focus to CPI and Average Earnings

BoE's Waning Confidence in Surveys: Shifting Focus to CPI and Average Earnings

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Bank of England survey raises hope of lower inflation; Some good news on inflation for once; Recruitment difficulties are easing

Bank of England survey raises hope of lower inflation; Some good news on inflation for once; Recruitment difficulties are easing

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BoK to Maintain Hawkish Stance; Singapore's GDP Set for Modest Rebound

BoK to Maintain Hawkish Stance; Singapore's GDP Set for Modest Rebound

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Asia's Economic Outlook: Bank of Korea Pauses, India and China Inflation in Focus

Asia's Economic Outlook: Bank of Korea Pauses, India and China Inflation in Focus

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BoK Maintains Hawkish Stance as Inflation Slows; Singapore GDP to Show Modest Rebound

BoK Maintains Hawkish Stance as Inflation Slows; Singapore GDP to Show Modest Rebound

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Asia's Economic Outlook: Bank of Korea Pauses, India and China Inflation Reports Awaited

Asia's Economic Outlook: Bank of Korea Pauses, India and China Inflation Reports Awaited

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Insights and Forecasts: CEE Disinflation, Commodities Outlook, FX Trends, and Rate Pressures

Insights and Forecasts: CEE Disinflation, Commodities Outlook, FX Trends, and Rate Pressures

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The Global Economic Landscape: US Resilience, Eurozone Challenges, China's Slowdown, and UK Inflation Concerns

The Global Economic Landscape: US Resilience, Eurozone Challenges, China's Slowdown, and UK Inflation Concerns

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Outlook for the Global Economy: Weakening Growth, Falling Inflation, and Delayed Rate Cuts

Outlook for the Global Economy: Weakening Growth, Falling Inflation, and Delayed Rate Cuts

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The Economic Twilight Zone: A Closer Look at ING's July Monthly Economic Update

The Economic Twilight Zone: A Closer Look at ING's July Monthly Economic Update

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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Market Rates: Anticipating Rises Now, Preparing for Falls Ahead

Navigating the Ups and Downs of Market Rates: Anticipating Rises Now, Preparing for Falls Ahead

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Pressure on Market Rates: The Journey for 10yr Rates Back to March Highs

Pressure on Market Rates: The Journey for 10yr Rates Back to March Highs

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Navigating Domestic Tightening: G10 Currency Outlook and Key Central Bank Stories

Navigating Domestic Tightening: G10 Currency Outlook and Key Central Bank Stories

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Reconnecting with Bullish Fundamentals: The Case for a Higher EUR/USD

Reconnecting with Bullish Fundamentals: The Case for a Higher EUR/USD

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A Delayed Dollar Downtrend: Evaluating the Medium-Term Outlook for EUR/USD

A Delayed Dollar Downtrend: Evaluating the Medium-Term Outlook for EUR/USD

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Hungary's Economic Outlook: Navigating a Technical Recession and Disinflationary Pressures

Hungary's Economic Outlook: Navigating a Technical Recession and Disinflationary Pressures

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Czech Republic: Disinflation Challenges Czech National Bank's Rate Cut Plans

Czech Republic: Disinflation Challenges Czech National Bank's Rate Cut Plans

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Central and Eastern Europe: Disinflation, Rate Cuts, and Divergence in the Region

Central and Eastern Europe: Disinflation, Rate Cuts, and Divergence in the Region

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Inflation Outlook and Rate Hikes: Assessing the Impact on UK Economy and Consumers

Inflation Outlook and Rate Hikes: Assessing the Impact on UK Economy and Consumers

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Bank of England Signals Two More Rate Hikes as Inflation Concerns Persist"

Bank of England Signals Two More Rate Hikes as Inflation Concerns Persist"

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ECB Signals Two Additional Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

ECB Signals Two Additional Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

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A slowing services sector and downward trend in inflation

A slowing services sector and downward trend in inflation

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Slowing Growth and Lingering Concerns: Eurozone Economy Faces Headwinds

Slowing Growth and Lingering Concerns: Eurozone Economy Faces Headwinds

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Inflation Subsides and Rate Cuts Loom: Navigating the Path to Economic Stability

Inflation Subsides and Rate Cuts Loom: Navigating the Path to Economic Stability

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Recession Threat Looms as Student Loan Repayments Restart: Impact on Consumer Finances

Recession Threat Looms as Student Loan Repayments Restart: Impact on Consumer Finances

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Resilient US Economy and the Path to Looser Fed Policy

Resilient US Economy and the Path to Looser Fed Policy

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ECB and the Risk of Falling Behind the Curve: Balancing Uncertainty and Tightening Stance      User

ECB and the Risk of Falling Behind the Curve: Balancing Uncertainty and Tightening Stance User

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Divergence in Goods and Services Inflation: Implications for Core Inflation and the Outlook

Divergence in Goods and Services Inflation: Implications for Core Inflation and the Outlook

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Disinflationary Trend in the Eurozone: Spotlight on Core Inflation

Disinflationary Trend in the Eurozone: Spotlight on Core Inflation

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Bank of England: Rate Hikes and Inflation Impact on Household Squeeze

Bank of England: Rate Hikes and Inflation Impact on Household Squeeze

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European Central Bank: Balancing Inflation and Growth Outlook

European Central Bank: Balancing Inflation and Growth Outlook

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Central Bank Projections: Rate Cuts Expected in 2024

Central Bank Projections: Rate Cuts Expected in 2024

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Tightening Oil Market: Macro Uncertainty and Supply Dynamics Impact Prices

Tightening Oil Market: Macro Uncertainty and Supply Dynamics Impact Prices

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Nervous Energy Markets: Volatility in European Natural Gas and Stagnation in the Oil Market

Nervous Energy Markets: Volatility in European Natural Gas and Stagnation in the Oil Market

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Risks in the US Banking System: Potential Impacts and Contagion Concerns

Risks in the US Banking System: Potential Impacts and Contagion Concerns

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Navigating the Risks: The Consequences of Aggressive Interest Rate Hikes and Banking Crisis on the Global Economy

Navigating the Risks: The Consequences of Aggressive Interest Rate Hikes and Banking Crisis on the Global Economy

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Navigating the Economic Landscape: Three Calls for the Second Half of 2023

Navigating the Economic Landscape: Three Calls for the Second Half of 2023

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Hawkish Stance of the ECB and Growing Concerns Over Inflation Dynamics: Assessing Market Expectations and Data Events

Hawkish Stance of the ECB and Growing Concerns Over Inflation Dynamics: Assessing Market Expectations and Data Events

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Assessing Liquidity Conditions and Rate Hike Expectations: Insights from Fed Minutes and Money Market Pricing

Assessing Liquidity Conditions and Rate Hike Expectations: Insights from Fed Minutes and Money Market Pricing

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Rates Spark: Fed Minutes Sustain Hawkish Stance Amid Inflation Concerns

Rates Spark: Fed Minutes Sustain Hawkish Stance Amid Inflation Concerns

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CEE Market Update: Dovish NBP Decision and Zloty Stabilization Amid Regional Sell-Off

CEE Market Update: Dovish NBP Decision and Zloty Stabilization Amid Regional Sell-Off

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GBP: Monitoring Data Outliers Amid Hawkish BoE Expectations

GBP: Monitoring Data Outliers Amid Hawkish BoE Expectations

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EUR: Downside Risks Loom as ECB Tightening Continues

EUR: Downside Risks Loom as ECB Tightening Continues

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FX Daily: Hawkish Fed Minutes and the Impact on Data Expectations

FX Daily: Hawkish Fed Minutes and the Impact on Data Expectations

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Asia Morning Bites: Trade Data from Australia, Taiwan Inflation, and US Fed Minutes Highlighted

Asia Morning Bites: Trade Data from Australia, Taiwan Inflation, and US Fed Minutes Highlighted

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Exploring the Role of AI in Overcoming the IT Labour Shortage

Exploring the Role of AI in Overcoming the IT Labour Shortage

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Persistent labor shortages continue to pose a challenge for businesses

Persistent labor shortages continue to pose a challenge for businesses

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fuel the Bright Future of Dutch IT Services

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fuel the Bright Future of Dutch IT Services

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A Soft Landing: Spanish Housing Market Outlook and Price Forecast

A Soft Landing: Spanish Housing Market Outlook and Price Forecast

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Interest Rates Expected to Rise Further, Putting Pressure on Affordability

Interest Rates Expected to Rise Further, Putting Pressure on Affordability

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Spanish Property Market Faces Slowdown as House Price Growth Halts

Spanish Property Market Faces Slowdown as House Price Growth Halts

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Spanish Housing Market Contracts Amidst Challenges, but Soft Landing Expected

Spanish Housing Market Contracts Amidst Challenges, but Soft Landing Expected

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French Industrial Production Rebounds, Boosting Economic Outlook Despite Challenges

French Industrial Production Rebounds, Boosting Economic Outlook Despite Challenges

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Market Focus: European Data Releases, ECB Survey, US FOMC Minutes, and UK Bond Supply

Market Focus: European Data Releases, ECB Survey, US FOMC Minutes, and UK Bond Supply

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Long-Term Rates Diverge Amid Policy Divergence and Economic Signals

Long-Term Rates Diverge Amid Policy Divergence and Economic Signals

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Shift to Self-Employment: A Changing Landscape in the Staffing Industry

Shift to Self-Employment: A Changing Landscape in the Staffing Industry

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Declining Demand: Cutbacks in Temporary Agency Jobs Reflect Shifting Labor Market Dynamics

Declining Demand: Cutbacks in Temporary Agency Jobs Reflect Shifting Labor Market Dynamics

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The Future of the Dutch Staffing Industry: Navigating Economic Softening and Evolving Regulations

The Future of the Dutch Staffing Industry: Navigating Economic Softening and Evolving Regulations

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Rising Prices for Gallium and Germanium Signal Supply Chain Shift

Rising Prices for Gallium and Germanium Signal Supply Chain Shift

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China Restricts Gallium and Germanium Exports, Heightening Global Tech War

China Restricts Gallium and Germanium Exports, Heightening Global Tech War

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PLN Soars to Record Highs Ahead of NBP Decision

PLN Soars to Record Highs Ahead of NBP Decision

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NBR Meeting: Hawkish Tone Maintained as Rate Cuts Await

NBR Meeting: Hawkish Tone Maintained as Rate Cuts Await

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EUR/USD Rangebound as Market Watches Dovish ECB Members and Key Data Releases

EUR/USD Rangebound as Market Watches Dovish ECB Members and Key Data Releases

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FX Daily: Fed Minutes and Data Releases Awaited as Dollar Bears Seek Evidence

FX Daily: Fed Minutes and Data Releases Awaited as Dollar Bears Seek Evidence

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Asia Morning Bites: Philippine Inflation and Singapore Retail Sales Awaited

Asia Morning Bites: Philippine Inflation and Singapore Retail Sales Awaited

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Poland's Economic Outlook: National Bank of Poland Poised for Easing Measures

Poland's Economic Outlook: National Bank of Poland Poised for Easing Measures

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Expect Decreased Reverse Yankee Supply as USD Outperforms: Corporate and Financial Supply Trends

Expect Decreased Reverse Yankee Supply as USD Outperforms: Corporate and Financial Supply Trends

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lower Corporate Supply Expected in H2 2023, Forecasting €85-100bn Total Supply

lower Corporate Supply Expected in H2 2023, Forecasting €85-100bn Total Supply

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Gas Prices and Forint Outlook: Temporary Depreciation Presents Buying Opportunity

Gas Prices and Forint Outlook: Temporary Depreciation Presents Buying Opportunity

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RBA Holds Rates Steady, Eyes September for Potential Tightening

RBA Holds Rates Steady, Eyes September for Potential Tightening

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EUR/USD Anchored at 1.09 Amidst Fed and ECB Uncertainty

EUR/USD Anchored at 1.09 Amidst Fed and ECB Uncertainty

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Quiet Day in FX as US Markets Take a Break on Independence Day

Quiet Day in FX as US Markets Take a Break on Independence Day

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Assessing Curve Dynamics: Hawkish Central Bankers, Quantitative Tightening, and Market Implications

Assessing Curve Dynamics: Hawkish Central Bankers, Quantitative Tightening, and Market Implications

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Transmission Troubles: Flattening Curve Persists Amid Rate Concerns

Transmission Troubles: Flattening Curve Persists Amid Rate Concerns

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German Exports Continue to Disappoint, Reflecting the New Normal

German Exports Continue to Disappoint, Reflecting the New Normal

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Rising Treatment Charges and Production Cuts Impact Metals Market in China

Rising Treatment Charges and Production Cuts Impact Metals Market in China

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Commodities Market Reacts to Saudi Cuts and Market Uncertainty

Commodities Market Reacts to Saudi Cuts and Market Uncertainty

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RBA Decision and Global Market Updates

RBA Decision and Global Market Updates

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Renovation Market Resilient: Navigating Volatility and Driving Growth

Renovation Market Resilient: Navigating Volatility and Driving Growth

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Future Growth and Regulatory Drivers in the Renovation Market

Future Growth and Regulatory Drivers in the Renovation Market

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Renovation Takes Center Stage: Driving Growth in the Construction Sector with Energy Efficiency Measures

Renovation Takes Center Stage: Driving Growth in the Construction Sector with Energy Efficiency Measures

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The Growing Share of Home Improvement Market and Increasing Importance of Renovation in Europe

The Growing Share of Home Improvement Market and Increasing Importance of Renovation in Europe

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Indonesia's Inflation Slips, Central Bank Maintains Rates Amidst Stability

Indonesia's Inflation Slips, Central Bank Maintains Rates Amidst Stability

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CEE: Busy Week Ahead Drives FX Strength

CEE: Busy Week Ahead Drives FX Strength

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GBP: Volatile Pricing and Limited Data Ahead

GBP: Volatile Pricing and Limited Data Ahead

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EUR: Core inflation concerns persist as ECB awaits July hike

EUR: Core inflation concerns persist as ECB awaits July hike

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Market Focus Shifts to US Data Amid Quiet Start to the Week

Market Focus Shifts to US Data Amid Quiet Start to the Week

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USDA Forecasts Decline in Soybean Acreage, Rise in Corn Plantings

USDA Forecasts Decline in Soybean Acreage, Rise in Corn Plantings

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Chile Copper Output Declines as Operational Issues Persist; Aluminium Stockpiles Show Mixed Trends

Chile Copper Output Declines as Operational Issues Persist; Aluminium Stockpiles Show Mixed Trends

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Speculators Trim Oil Net Long Positions Amid Uncertain Demand Outlook

Speculators Trim Oil Net Long Positions Amid Uncertain Demand Outlook

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Asia Morning Bites: Focus on Regional PMI Figures, China's Caixin Manufacturing Report, and Upcoming FOMC Minutes and US Non-Farm Payrolls"

Asia Morning Bites: Focus on Regional PMI Figures, China's Caixin Manufacturing Report, and Upcoming FOMC Minutes and US Non-Farm Payrolls"

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Korea's June Trade Balance Turns Positive on Strong Transportation Exports and Falling Commodity Prices

Korea's June Trade Balance Turns Positive on Strong Transportation Exports and Falling Commodity Prices

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Painting a 3% to 4% Range for the US 10-Year Treasury Yield: Nearing the Peak of Rising Rates, with a Dash Lower and Overshoot in 2024

Painting a 3% to 4% Range for the US 10-Year Treasury Yield: Nearing the Peak of Rising Rates, with a Dash Lower and Overshoot in 2024

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US Inflation Slows as Spending Stalls: Glimmers of Hope for Economic Outlook

US Inflation Slows as Spending Stalls: Glimmers of Hope for Economic Outlook

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Resilient US Data Fuels Rate Surge: Pre-SVB Levels in Sight

Resilient US Data Fuels Rate Surge: Pre-SVB Levels in Sight

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China: Slowdown in Non-Manufacturing Activity Raises GDP Downgrade Concerns

China: Slowdown in Non-Manufacturing Activity Raises GDP Downgrade Concerns

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South Korea: Strong Activity Data Points to Continuing Recovery, Semiconductors Defy Output Cut Plans

South Korea: Strong Activity Data Points to Continuing Recovery, Semiconductors Defy Output Cut Plans

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