Sharkey, Howes & Javer

Inside the Economy: Employment, Currency, and Natural Gas

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Sinopsis

This week on “Inside the Economy”, we evaluate employment, currency, and the importance of Natural Gas as a U.S. export. The recent job openings report shows a continued trend downward. What does this tell us about the trajectory of the U.S. economy? In other news, the U.S. dollar index continues to strengthen. How do global payments denominated in the U.S. dollar compare to other currencies such as the Euro? Lastly, the U.S. is a major exporter of Natural Gas. How much supply is left to keep the trend going? Tune in to learn more! Key Takeaways: • Total job openings at 8.5M • U.S. Dollar Index at 106.2 • ISM Manufacturing index falls below 50