The global data calendar is unusually empty today, allowing investors a chance to speculate idly without any substantial information. This is particularly dangerous in the social media world of hashtag economics—fake news can spread faster and farther than the truth.
Yesterday
UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Inflation, disinflation, and deflation'
The UK actually managed to publish some data without delay or suspension. July inflation rates were slightly higher than expected, although disinflation forces are also evident. A 30.2% monthly increase in airfares did much to push the figures higher. This is almost certainly a s ... Show More
2m 53s
Mar 2025
Goods From Canada, Mexico Still Exposed to U.S. Tariffs, Despite Pause
P.M. Edition for Mar. 7. Despite Thursday's pause on tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico many products are still exposed to them. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng tells us which goods fall under the new exemption and why it is so hard to parse. Plus, Fed chair Jerome Powell s ... Show More
12m 38s
Jul 3
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - July 3rd
Amid volatile oil prices, energy and commodities experts Choeib Boutamine, Nadia Martin Wiggen, and Ahmed Mehdi unpacked the ripple effects of Trump’s vast budget bill, OPEC+ supply decisions, and global trade negotiations on energy markets. With inventories high in China and US ... Show More
32m 38s