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Macro Monday Ep 83: Mixed signals in the US

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Mixed signals persist for the US economy and its corporates. While there was a notable rebound in the composite PMI in July, there were contrasting outcomes across the different series, and bankruptcies are at five-year highs. Wall Street earnings have been strong, but share buybacks and insider buying also give a mixed message says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International.
11 Aug English South Africa Business · Investing

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