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Business confidence in the manufacturing sector in South Korea (EWY) has remained stable at 78 in July 2017.

South Korean equities are soaring in 2017, with the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (or KOSPI), its benchmark index, reaching an all-time high of 2,451.5 in July 2017.

Consumer spending in India (INDA) is expected to grow via remonetization and other reforms undertaken by its government in 2017.

Global (ACWI) recovery in 2017 has helped labor market conditions to improve across OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) nations.

Economic activity in Mexico rose 3.1% year-over-year (or YoY) in May 2017, a rebound from its YoY fall of 0.57% in April 2017.

Manufacturing activity in China expanded in June 2017 compared to its fall in May. Chinese manufacturing activity is showing a mixed outlook for economic growth in 2017.

China’s (FXI) imports rose to $153.8 billion in June 2017, a 17.2% rise year-over-year (or YoY) and a 2% rise month-over-month.

Chinese (FXI) exports stood at $196.6 billion in June 2017, a rise of 11.3% year-over-year basis and a rise of 8.7% month-over-month.

The Bank of Thailand is expecting economic growth to pick up in 2017 with improved domestic and external demand.

Thailand’s trade balance continues to expand due to improvement in external demand and tourism in May 2017.

Chile’s economy is highly dependent on copper mining activities. The recent long strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida copper mine continues to impact Chile.

Latin American (ILF) equities in June 2017 remained steady amid the political turmoil among its member nations.

Malaysia’s (EWM) trade performance in May 2017 appeared to benefit from improved global (ACWI) trade.

The UK’s manufacturing PMI recorded a weaker improvement in June 2017. It stood at 54.3 in June compared to 56.3 in May.

Japan’s manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 52.4 in June 2017 compared to 53.1 in May.

The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI in Indonesia (EIDO) fell to 49.5 in June 2017 from 50.6 in May 2017.

The manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) in Indonesia (EIDO) fell to 49.5 in June 2017—compared to 50.6 in May 2017.

Gorman believes the global economy is doing well in the present scenario. However, lower volatility is a major concern.

According to the data provided by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan’s retail sales rose to 2% in May 2017 on a yearly basis.

Indian equities have remained steady in June 2017, but markets remain cautious about the end of the quarter, given the impact of the GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Qatar’s exports stood at 20.2 billion riyals in May 2017—an increase of 8% compared to a fall of 5% in the previous month.

The Japan Manufacturing PMI stood at 53.1 in May 2017, as compared to 52.7 in April, outperforming the preliminary market estimation of 52.0.

The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI in India dropped to 51.6 in May 2017 compared to 52.5 in April 2017.

China’s (FXI) economic activity slowed down in May 2017 as the country’s manufacturing activity touched its 11-month low.

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The Indonesian economy is steadily growing, fueled by strong domestic consumption and efforts by its government to instigate pro-market reforms.

Caixin China’s services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 52.2 in March 2017 compared to 52.6 in February.

In this environment, green bonds could offer investors an option to hedge their portfolios against climate-related risk and enjoy a good risk-return profile.

On a year-over-year basis, China’s retail sales were weaker in February 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China. The data were released on March 13, 2017.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis, the country’s industrial production rose 6.3% in February 2017.

According to a report by Markit Economics, the Caixin China services PMI (purchasing managers’ index), released on March 2, 2017, stood at 52.6 in February 2017.

On January 26, financial adviser Andy Chase told CNBC’s Mike Santoli that equity valuations are at an all-time low. Chase believes that stocks provide the strongest investment opportunity in 2017.

According to the EIA’s (US Energy Information Administration) report on January 18, 2017, US crude oil inventories rose ~2.35 MMbbls (million barrels) for the week ended January 13, 2017.

Trump’s unexpected presidential victory caused short-term uncertainty about markets and policies. His win reinforced a reflationary theme in global markets.

Fiscal policy has turned more expansionary, with stress on fiscal spending and monetary easing, thereby flooding the financial markets worldwide with huge liquidity.

The most important indicator for this week is China’s monthly new loans. According to data from the People’s Bank of China, China’s (FXI) (YINN) (MCHI) new credit growth is increasing.

In its October World Economic Outlook report, the IMF estimated that the global economy will likely continue to slow down, reaching growth of 3.1% in 2016.

While China may not be posting the double-digit growth numbers of a decade ago, we believe the country continues to offer interesting investment opportunities.

According to the EIA’s report on June 22, 2016, US crude oil inventories fell by 0.92 MMbbls (million barrels) for the week ending June 17, 2016.

In his “Economic Principles at Work” template, Ray Dalio identifies four ways any world (ACWI)(VTI)(VEU) economy can deleverage. Find out why this matters.

The ten-year Treasury (IEF) yield has plunged in recent weeks. It dipped from 2.3% at the start of this year to ~1.6% currently, in a risk-off trade.

Higher volatility calls for you to rethink your strategy. After being calm for most of 2014, both bonds (AGG)(BND) and stocks have experienced volatility this year.

The dreaded September effect is not limited to US stocks (SPY). It’s relevant to markets around the globe (ACWI).

As part of its marketing strategy, Tesla places its Superchargers in convenient, visible places such as restaurants, hotels, and shopping malls.

By 2020, the Tesla Gigafactory will reach full capacity and produce more lithium ion batteries annually than were produced worldwide in 2013.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras walked away from negotiations this weekend and called for a referendum from his people on July 5. This surprising turn of events has sharply raised the probability of a Grexit.

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