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24 Jan 2024

Reality

Source: corporate rebels

23 Jan 2024

If we do not have a recession, stocks tend to rally after the Fed cuts

If we do, however, they tend to decline They say the economy isn't the market, but in this example it could have a measurable impact on the outcome Source: Markets & Mayhem

23 Jan 2024

EXPERIENCE IS OVERRATED

Source: @createthisbiz on X, Martin Straub and Hrvoje PavisicHrvoje Pavisic on linkedin

23 Jan 2024

Luxury goods sector growth to slow down in 2024

Source: FT

23 Jan 2024

Taiwan semiconductor $TSM, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, forecast 2024 revenue to grow more than 20% thanks to booming demands for high-end chips used in AI applications

Taiwan Semi's main customers include AMD $AMD, Nvidia $NVDA, Qualcomm $QCOM, Intel $INTC, Apple $AAPL, and Broadcom $AVGO. Source: Jesse Cohen

23 Jan 2024

China's real GDP is now further below its pre-COVID trend than after the 2008 crisis

Will they be tempted to opt for more mercantilism (and expansionism)? Source chart: Robin Brooks

23 Jan 2024

Japan is expected to be short 11 million workers by 2040

Source: Win Smart, FT

23 Jan 2024

The world's top 5 stock markets by market-cap. It has been a one-man show by the US

Note that India is moving into 4th position Source: Bloomberg, Michel A.Arouet

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