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Economy

Doodley

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6. One months job numbers seems to be the main trigger, which is ridiculous as the figures are often adjusted

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:22 AM

Aug 2024

over the next two months as more data comes in. The problem is the economy will be at the top of the news programming and in people's minds, and Trump will keep saying the US economy is terrible, the worst ever, about to go into recession, etc.

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Nikkei now down 25% from July 11 close, down more than 12% from Friday's close [View all] progree Aug 2024 OP

Holy cow! Nasdaq futures down 5%. This is like a tsunami. A stock market crash and news cycles saying how Doodley Aug 2024 #1

Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth elleng Aug 2024 #2

NOT an expert, but surely won't put tmp in White House. elleng Aug 2024 #3

If the economy becomes the major news talking point. If we see a tumbling of US stockmarkets, it is likely in IMHO. Doodley Aug 2024 #5

The short term economy is a key that could flip Alan Lichtmans prediction ColinC Aug 2024 #7

I agree, not recession, but maybe 'late' on rate cuts??? elleng Aug 2024 #4

One months job numbers seems to be the main trigger, which is ridiculous as the figures are often adjusted Doodley Aug 2024 #6