📈🌍💼 Global Economy and Job Market

  • Investors are hopeful for a return to normalcy in 2023, the US economy is experiencing a soft landing, gas prices are lower under Biden, the federal government erased over 400,000 jobs from employment reports, and the labor market had a strong year with solid job growth.
  • Additionally, a major Chinese shadow bank filed for bankruptcy, and a Columbia professor changed their stance on NYC's future.

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Wall Street Journal
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January 3, 2024

Investors’ Hope for 2024: A Return to Normalcy

CNN
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January 3, 2024

The US economy appears to be enjoying the soft landing many argued was nearly impossible

The Blaze
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January 6, 2024

People sound off as Biden touts lower gas prices

Fox News
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January 8, 2024

Federal government quietly erased over 400,000 jobs from employment reports last year

Washington Post
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January 6, 2024

Solid December jobs report expected to cap a strong year for labor market

Washington Times
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January 7, 2024

U.S. employers add 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

New York Post
nypost
January 3, 2024

Has ESG investing peaked, behind Fetterman’s ‘heresies’ and other commentary

BBC
bbc
January 6, 2024

Major Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcyThe troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.45 mins agoBusiness

Perspectives

Summary of focal points from each side based on articles from the past week

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  • Highlighting positive state of US economy, emphasizing soft landing and strong labor market
  • They are optimistic about future economic outlook

Center

  • Focused on investor sentiment and their hope for return to normalcy in 2024
  • They mention major Chinese shadow bank filing for bankruptcy

Right

  • Critical of Biden administration, focusing on lower gas prices and questioning accuracy of employment reports
  • They highlight strength of economy and its resilience
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Wall Street Journal
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January 9, 2024

Can Stocks Surpass 2022 Highs? Yes, but the Math Looks Scarier From There

Wall Street Journal
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January 7, 2024

Midcap Stocks Are Often Ignored. They Shouldn’t Be.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 8, 2024

‘Derisking’ China-Reliant Supply Chains Is Creating New Risks

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

Investors’ Hope for 2024: A Return to Normalcy

Wall Street Journal
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January 8, 2024

Nation’s Top Economists Are Short-Term Happy, Long-Term Glum

Wall Street Journal
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January 6, 2024

The Hidden Force Pushing Mortgage Rates Down

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

Optimism Abounds on Wall Street This New Year

Wall Street Journal
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January 7, 2024

Why the Strength of the Dollar Matters So Much for Stock Investors

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

A Real-Estate Juggernaut Ran Off the Rails in 2023

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 6, 2024

India Wanted a Manufacturing Boom. Its Workers Are Back on the Farm Instead.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

China Is Pressing Women to Have More Babies. Many Are Saying No.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 7, 2024

Job Gains Accelerate, Capping Year of Healthy Hiring

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 6, 2024

Chinese Financial Conglomerate Zhongzhi Declares Bankruptcy

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 6, 2024

Markets Moving in Lockstep Threaten to Make for a Trying 2024

Wall Street Journal
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January 7, 2024

Nation’s Biggest Hospital Landlord Suffers New Losses

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 9, 2024

The Stock Rally Has Stalled. Now Comes Earnings Season.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 7, 2024

Psychedelics Are Going Mainstream. Investing in Them Hasn’t.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

Where the Job Market Is Heading in 2024

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 9, 2024

The Best Stock Funds of 2023

Wall Street Journal
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January 9, 2024

Top U.S. Economists Are Short-Term Happy, Long-Term Glum

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 3, 2024

Wayfair’s CEO Wants Staff to Work Harder. Your Boss Probably Agrees.

Wall Street Journal
wsj
January 9, 2024

Canada Offers Cities Money to Spur Home Building

Wall Street Journal
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January 6, 2024

Slower Hiring Adds to Case for Soft Landing

Wall Street Journal
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January 7, 2024

The Job Market Can Stay Strong Without Rekindling Inflation

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