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Bruno Cavalier

US: jobless claims still outside the “danger zone”

The most reliable high-frequency indicator of the US business cycle is given by new jobless claims. Advantage: it provides an almost real-time view of the labour market. Disadvantage: its weekly frequency makes it volatile. In recent weeks, these claims have risen moderately. Based on past experience, we define a "danger zone". Within this zone there is a real risk of recession. Jobless claims are currently 6% below the lower boundary of this zone, 13% below its central value, 19...
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Oddo BHF
Oddo BHF

​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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Bruno Cavalier

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