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Unemployment in the US is now steadily moving higher. The June 2024 employment report contained more substantial downward revisions, evidence more employers are cutting hours, and most concerning is another increase to the unemployment rate. And, contrary to many claims, it's not the "good" kind of rising unemployment.Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van MetreBLS Employment Situation Summary June 2024https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htmBloomberg The US Economic Slowdown Is Looking More Threateninghttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-07-05/us-jobs-report-economic-slowdown-is-looking-more-threateningFOMC June 2024 Minuteshttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcminutes20240612.pdfhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

According to multiple recent reports, banks are very quietly selling out of CRE positions. Those reports are backed up by banking data which clearly shows an inflection in systemic loans in the space. Combined, we have strong evidence showing the second stage of the CRE bust has now started. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisReuters Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenariohttps://www.reuters.com/markets/us/big-us-banks-withstand-feds-commercial-real-estate-shock-scenario-2024-06-26/Federal Reserve Stress Test Results 2024https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/files/2024-dfast-results-20240626.pdfNYT Office Building Losses Start to Pile Up, and More Pain Is Expectedhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/business/office-building-foreclosures-losses.htmlNYT Fearing Losses, Banks Are Quietly Dumping Real Estate Loanshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/24/business/commercial-real-estate-loans.htmlhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Explore the transition from physical currency to ledger money and the potential role of Bitcoin. Debunk myths about Bitcoin as a replacement for the dollar. Analyze the utility of the dollar as a reserve currency and its impact on global transactions. Discuss the international dynamics of the Euro Dollar system and challenges in evolving reserve currencies.

Fed officials have repeatedly stated they are going to be patient before pivoting to rate cuts. But that would only be the case if the economy is actually strong and resilient. Should the labor market show signs of falling off dramatically, they'd cut their rates in a hurry. Today's macro data were filled with exactly those kinds of warning signs. EURODOLLAR UNIVERSITY'S ANNIVERSARY SALE - DETAILS AT https://eurodollar.universityEurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisBloomberg Powell Welcomes Recent Data But Fed Needs More Confidence to Cuthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-02/powell-welcomes-recent-data-but-fed-needs-more-confidence-to-cutBloomberg Bond Traders Boldly Bet on 300 Basis Points of Fed Cuts by Marchhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-25/bond-traders-boldly-bet-on-300-basis-points-of-fed-cuts-by-marchBloomberg US Services Activity Contracts at Fastest Pace in Four Yearshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-03/us-services-activity-contracts-at-fastest-pace-in-four-yearshttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

If you want to watch the full interview check it out at https://www.eurodollar.universityEveryone wants to know the answer to the recession question. So, by very popular demand, Eric Basmajian of EPB Macro Research checks in with Jeff on the unusual state and status of the US business cycle. The whole monumental matter just might come down to houses. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysishttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Government bond yields in China just plunged to more record lows as market agents are growing even more pessimistic. The unquenchable demand for safe and liquid assets has the PBOC getting ready to sell bonds into a marketplace that is increasingly concerned about a lot more than Chinese issues. More strong evidence for globally synchronized.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisBloomberg Economists Raise China Growth Forecasts as Exports Improvehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-25/economists-raise-china-growth-forecasts-as-exports-improveBloomberg El-Erian Says Slowing Economy Raises Fed Policy-Error Riskhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-28/el-erian-says-slowing-economy-raises-fed-policy-error-riskBloomberg A $100 Billion Bet on China’s Economy Sours as Warehouses Emptyhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-01/china-s-third-plenum-and-what-it-means-for-tax-reform-and-supply-chains?srnd=economics-v2https://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Soft landings and resilient economy supported by strength in labor markets. At least that's the narrative, the truth is completely different. Much of the developed world is being swept up in a wave of rising unemployment. Yes, including the US.;/Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van MetreBank of Canadahttps://www.bankofcanada.ca/2024/06/opening-statement-2024-06-05/https://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Another new low for JPY as the Japanese government is shuffling up its top Finance Ministry people. Everyone continues to blame the Fed for the yen's crash but the evidence conclusively shows that's not it. This only raises the question, what is it? The yen's own track record holds the answer and it is one that applies to you.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisReuters Japan names new FX diplomat as yen hits 38-year lowhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-appoints-atsushi-mimura-top-fx-diplomat-replacing-masato-kanda-2024-06-28/Reuters Japan warns against rapid FX moves, reiterates readiness for actionhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-warns-against-rapid-fx-moves-reiterates-readiness-action-2024-06-24/Bloomberg Yen Falls Through 161 Per Dollar, Putting Intervention in Focushttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-28/yen-falls-through-161-per-dollar-as-intervention-wagers-increaseBarrons The Fed’s Higher for Longer Policy Is Breaking the Yenhttps://www.barrons.com/articles/fed-yen-b66308afhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

Retail and Pharmacy giant Walgreens now says there won't be a second half rebound after all, not according to its view of the consumer economy. It was seconded by Levi's and then European behemoth H&M. All of that ties together with a record low in US pending home sales and a summer driving season that's already an enormous bust as recession forces bear down.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisNBCNews Walgreens plans store closures as CEO says consumers 'stunned' by priceshttps://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/walgreens-plans-store-closures-ceo-says-consumers-stunned-prices-rcna159208CNBC Levi’s shares drop 15% as jeans maker’s sales disappoint despite denim crazehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/levi-levi-earnings-q2-2024.htmlCNBC H&M plunges 13% on doubts over full-year margin target, June sales outlookhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/hm-plunges-12point5percent-on-doubts-over-full-year-margin-target-june-sales-outlook.htmlBloomberg US Pending Home Sales Index Slides to Record Low on High Rateshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-27/us-pending-home-sales-index-slides-to-record-low-on-high-rateshttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUEurodollar University's Anniversary Webinar: The Fundamentals of Interest Rates over the Next 12 months.Sign up below:https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/rates

Discover the radical changes in China's Central Bank's operations, focusing on bond purchases, interest rate communications, and economic challenges. Explore the transition towards Western central bank strategies, including the impact of Eurodollars on the economy and the shift towards using interest rates for policy communication.