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Investment Weekly

US economic data holding up
11 October 2024

    Chart of the week – US economic data holding up

    Chart of the week – US economic data holding up


    September’s strong US employment report is good news for those hoping for a soft landing for the world’s largest economy. August’s market wobble – partly triggered by a weak July payrolls number – now seems like a distant memory. US stock markets are notching up fresh all-time highs and the US 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%. But we think markets are likely to remain volatile as investors grapple with uncertainty over the economic outlook.


    More from this week:


    Market Spotlight

    • China markets take a pause for breath

    Lens on…

    • Analysts spooked
    • Value at the frontier
    • 'All in' appeal of US IG

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