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The global financial landscape witnessed a turbulent week, with significant declines sweeping across major stock indices and the cryptocurrency market. Amidst this volatility, investors wonder whether to brace for a prolonged downturn or see this as a strategic opportunity. In our latest market report, we delve into a comprehensive global macro overview, dissect the factors driving widespread sell-offs, and offer insights on navigating these challenging times. Stay informed, gain a clear perspective on positioning your investments, and understand the critical data that shapes the market dynamics through the research below. Title: U.S. Recession Alert! An In-Depth Analysis of the Market

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1. What happened? 1.1. Overview - On August 5th, the global stock market experienced significant declines, leading major share indices to tumble just weeks after reaching record highs: - New York: The S&P 500 finished the trading day down 3%, marking its worst day in nearly two years, closing at 5,186. This extended its decline from its peak to 8.5%. - Tokyo: The Nikkei Index fell by over 12%, the biggest drop since 1987, erasing its gains for the year. - Taiwan: The benchmark index had its worst day ever. - Other Markets: Stock indexes in South Korea, India, Australia, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all recorded their biggest declines in four years.

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1.2. What Caused the Bloodbath? - Fears of US hard-landing: July’s weak jobs report revealed an unemployment rate increase to 4.3%, a nearly three-year high. This triggered the “Sahm Rule,” which indicates a recession when the three-month average unemployment rate is at least 0.5 percentage points higher than the lowest level in the previous 12 months. The current three-month average is 4.1%, compared to the lowest level of 3.5% in the past year, creating a gap of 0.63%, thus signaling a recession.

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- Unwinding of the Yen carry trades: The Bank of Japan’s rate hike reduced the interest rate differential between Japan and the U.S., causing the yen to rise in value against the dollar by 12% since mid-July. This ended the practice of investors borrowing cheap yen to buy higher-yielding assets, mainly U.S. tech stocks. As a result, investors had to sell these assets to cover their losses, putting downward pressure on tech stocks and contributing to global market declines.

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