And there are of course offsetting developments in the financial account -- DRAM dollars now trump petrodollars ... (as an aside, this shock hasn't reduced China's surplus, as it increased both exports and imports similarly)
And a few other technical points here -- (1) the IMF itself has long indicated it puts the most weight on the "current account" model, which now implies a 21% plus undervaluation (4% surplus is over 3% of GDP higher than the 0.5 to 1 % of GDP norm, each pp of excess surplus is
Very good piece "The result is a trade relationship that has become more lopsided than the headline figures suggest. Falling prices in China mean that trade measured by value understates the sheer volume of Chinese goods entering Europe" 2/2 https://t.co/eOgu6xEn7g
Korea and Taiwan combined to run a trade surplus of $800b if the September numbers are annualized. Up from $100b two years ago ... If sustained, this is consistent with a $1 trillion current account surplus in Korea and Taiwan next year. Crazy 1/2 https://t.co/HiM6BzK1At
Yes, they are traitors aiding an invasion and they deserve the fate of traitors 引用 @xenocosmography:Anyone facilitating the entry of these fiends into the country should be considered an accessory to their crimes, and face draconian punishment upon the restoration of patriotic government. ... https
Good morning. FYI, the link to yesterday's conversation with Wilfred Frost on Sky News. https://t.co/8ZCAgl0Z7I #economy #uk #markets #budget @WilfredFrost @SkyNews https://t.co/R1Y7S3x0nQ
The first hurricane of the North Atlantic season: Isais, which has formed inside the US Gulf of Mexico. On current tracking forecast, the threat is limited to GoM oil production. Crucially, little refining capacity in Alabama (3 refineries in total, with ~140,000 of capacity).
Speech by Governor Waller on the economic outlook @CentralBank_TR: https://t.co/FXJ1moQ8Ug Watch live: https://t.co/myzcmKOHtr Learn more about Governor Waller: https://t.co/x9pLY09PF9
.@SecScottBessent: “We have had 1 million private-sector jobs, and those are going to Americans. We are down 300,000 government jobs. We are seeing a manufacturing boom. Last year, we were setting the table, and this year is the banquet. We are seeing construction jobs that are https://t.co/ChlChMlK
.@SecScottBessent: “The reason we had this crippling inflation under the Democrats was they created a demand shock, but then the regulatory state constricted supply. What President Trump has done is create a private-sector demand shock with tax policy, energy policy, and trade https://t.co/2l6sHeY7i
This sharp rise in UK gilt yields—with the 10-year up another 7 bps this morning to 5.45%—further complicates an already difficult UK budget formulation. Indeed, this may well be the toughest fiscal formulation challenge in years. #economy #markets #uk #budget #yields https://t.co/6VxoJZp7uD
Following up on the earlier UK budget note: The 30-year gilt yield now carries a 6% handle, reaching its highest level in 28 years. #economy #markets #bonds #uk #yields https://t.co/XExmwZVA4b
The good news: US average retail prices for both gasoline and diesel have pulled back from their recent peaks. The less good news: both remain elevated and face an uncertain outlook. AAA data below. #economy #markets #gas #diesel #energy https://t.co/8ue41ZiQy2
The "surge" in imports hybrids and plug in hybrids is clear in the trade data -- the EU's imports of Chinese hybrids has jumped to 0.5m cars in a short period of time (in a total market of just over 10m cars right now) 2/ https://t.co/aulLgmX3A4
It looks like tariff rate quotas -- which allow some Chinese imports into the market (as a bribe to discourage retaliation ...) before the prohibitive tariff kicks in will be the commission's tool of choice this fall 4/4 https://t.co/RBTB4OS8vp
Current EU imports of hybrids/ plug in hybrids exceed peak EU exports to China (of all car types) and are four times current EU exports to China (of all car types) 3/ https://t.co/WpZfWDiOOu
At $4.41 national average as of October 1, gasoline is much higher than it was in any October for past five years and well above October 2022 (last energy shock year) @charliebilello @JohnFMauldin @AAA_Travel https://t.co/cKX3iitC1e
Most people get majority of income from selling their labor, however, that type of income has been declining as % of all personal income (long-term trend dating back to 1960s); in addition to wages, Americans now receive significant income from investments, rental properties, and https://t.co/ASQQvX
And one thing that should be in future textbooks -- a big enough shock to semiconductor prices can lead to swings in Korea's surplus of the kind not seen since the change in the oil surplus back in the 70s. DRAM dollars now trump petrodollars 3/3 https://t.co/2XcO1lHHkj
"The initial rollout of the program encouraged children to be invested broadly in American companies. The latest shift ties kids’ wealth building directly to the fate of particular companies, depending on who donates." "Under the rules that took effect last week, charities
The average 30-year mortgage rate jumped to 7.49% last week in the MBA survey, up from 7.3% in the previous week. A new three-year high. Mortgage applications for purchase loans slid again, are down 13% y/y using a four-week rolling average. https://t.co/8TZBXYrFAQ
Consumer spending increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2025. Current-dollar spending was up the most in Florida, at 7.0%, and the least in California, at 4.2%. Get details in our blog: https://t.co/OejB60v8Zj https://t.co/if66Zbo4jX