Charts of the Week
US Rents Continue Higher
September 2, 2022
Inflation across the globe is at levels not seen in the last 40 years. Housing has been one of the main factors of persistent inflation and soaring rent prices are a consequence.
Inflation across the globe is at levels not seen in the last 40 years. Housing has been one of the main factors of persistent inflation and soaring rent prices are a consequence.
Light rail usage in San Francisco remains just a third of pre-pandemic levels, perhaps because so many tech workers remain remote.
The latest data shows Democrats have a polling lead over Republicans in the generic ballot. The Senate is now favored to stay in Democrat control as Republicans struggle in two important races. The House is expected to flip to Republican control.
A long-term look at the British pound
Some interesting charts from our recent posts.
There are currently two main factors driving record levels of inflation, housing and energy. While Europe is currently facing an intolerable energy crisis, the United States is faring slightly better on the energy front for the time being.
The losses continued to pile up in the bond market in August.
Today's topics include recession coming, European energy, nowhere to hide, Eurozone inflation still moving higher, Grantham sounds alarm...again, yen slides to 24-year low, Russia shuts Nord Stream, China's economic pain, meme traders get behind a familiar face, arguing for share buybacks, flexible hours, and crypto regulation
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Active equity funds continue to charge 10x the fees of passive equity funds.
Today's topics include looking for a "growth recession", market outlook is now fully subjective, what lies ahead, a recession canary just went silent, Fed talk, kicking the can, checking the pulse of the 60/40 portfolio, an inflation era?, and perpetual futures in crypto