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Carbon Credits: Watch Out For The Red Light
Special Report

Carbon credits as an asset class are becoming increasingly investable. Given that the structural bull case for this asset class is compelling, strategic investors should long carbon credits. However tactical investors should book profits or consider merits of a short position, since prices are likely to correct over the next 12-24 months.

Global Investment Strategy by Ritika Mankar
US ISM Services PMI Unexpectedly Rises
The US ISM delivered a positive signal about service sector activity in August. The headline index unexpectedly jumped by 1.8 points to a six-month high of 54.5, surprising expectations of a 0.2-point decline to 52.5. Importantly, the details of the report…
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The BoC Stands Pat
As expected, the Bank of Canada kept its policy rate unchanged at 5% on Wednesday. In particular, the central bank highlighted that domestic economic growth deteriorated. Indeed, last week’s GDP release showed the Canadian economy unexpectedly contracted…
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Goldilocks Is Just A Fairy Tale
According to BCA Research’s Counterpoint service, Goldilocks is just a fairy tale. In the near-term, this will be negative for stocks, neutral for bonds, and positive for the dollar. The Fed can win the war against inflation, but not without much higher…
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From Southeast Asia To Spain (GeoRisk Update)

The geopolitical backdrop remains negative despite some marginally less negative news. China’s stimulus is not yet large or fast enough to prevent a market riot. Two of our preferred equity regions, ASEAN and Europe, are struggling to outperform. Investors should stay defensive overall.

Geopolitical Strategy by Yushu Ma, Jesse Anak Kuri
A Goldilocks Economy Is Just A Fairy Tale

The broader rally that started in June is premised on a Goldilocks narrative that will prove to be a fairy tale. Either by stubborn inflation. Or, by higher unemployment that shows that the war on inflation is far from costless. Or, by both. We discuss the implications for stocks and bonds. And we reveal our new top long dollar cross.

Counterpoint by Dhaval Joshi
Eurozone And Chinese Services PMIs Disappoint
The final PMIs for August delivered a pessimistic update on service sector conditions in the Euro Area and China. The Eurozone services index was unexpectedly revised down from 48.3 to 47.9 – indicating a more pronounced decline in service sector activity…
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The RBA Stands Pat
The AUD was the worst performing currency on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate target unchanged at 4.1% for the third consecutive month. In particular, outgoing Governor Philip Lowe underscored that the uncertain economic outlook…
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August Survey Results: Recession Delayed
In the monthly Daily Insights Survey we conducted over the past week, we asked about our readers’ outlook for the US economy, US stocks, and China’s contribution to global growth. On the outlook for the US economy, the majority of respondent (82%) expect…
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Fed’s Waller Signals Pause
In a Tuesday morning television interview, Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled that the Fed will not lift rates when it meets later this month. Specifically, Waller echoed language used by Chair Powell at the Jackson Hole conference by saying that recent…
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