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China's relationship with Japan turned toxic | European inflation could be at a turning point | [Finimize](   TOGETHER WITH   Hi {NAME}, here's what you need to know for August 29th in 3:12 minutes.   🏠You don't need a million and a mortgage to profit from property. Join Allbricks for [A Beginner's Guide To Building Wealth Through Real Estate]( on September 6th, and discover your property portfolio's building blocks. [Grab your free ticket]( Today's big stories - China’s boycott of Japan started to weigh on Japanese stocks - The best and worst ETF launches, according to ii – [Read Now]( - Supply of money in the eurozone shrank in July for the first time since 2010 Toxic Grudge [Toxic Grudge] What’s going on here? China turned reactive when Japan dumped nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, and now Japanese stocks have a hazard warning. What does this mean? Japan started dumping treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean last week. Naturally, that’s got China a little on edge. The country’s already done a hard pass on any water-based Japanese products, and Chinese citizens are taking to the web to demand a complete boycott of all Japanese goods. But even without a full blanket ban, Japan’s international companies are in hot (and possibly toxic) water: Shiseido Co., a high-end cosmetics company, watched its stock fall more than 2% to land at a nine-month low last week. To add salt to the wound, the country’s main index – full of firms less dependent on consumer demand – notched a 1.5% climb. Why should I care? For markets: Let’s kiss and make up. Shiseido’s already suffering from demand drying up, and this stand-off could impact more than makeup. Plenty of Japan's major industrial brands rely on Chinese sales: including Panasonic, Uniqlo, Mitsubishi, Aeon, Nomura, Nissan, and Toyota. Mind you, China’s hardly got a track record of keeping boycotts up for long, so these share sell-offs might not stick around. The bigger picture: Japan’s dump could just be a dip. Japan’s had a better year than most, with changes in monetary and corporate policies enticing international investors – including the one and only Warren Buffett. All that attention pulled the country’s stock market to its highest point since the early 1990s. And even if the market stumbles in the short term, you can bet investors will pounce if they spy cheaper prices. Remember, too, that Chinese consumers are tripping up a lot of the world. China’s [slow]( economy means the country’s shoppers are strapped for cash, and that’s an issue for other global trading partners like Australia, South Korea, and Europe. You might also like: [Buffett didn’t simply buy big in Japan, he left a trail of investing ideas for you](. Copy to share story: [/toxic-grudge]( 🙋 [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question: Where are you writing from? Let us know and we'll mention it when we reply.&noapp=true&subject=Toxic Grudge&utm_campaign=daily-global-29-08-2023&utm_source=email) Analyst Take The Best New ETF Launches – And The Ones To Avoid [The Best New ETF Launches – And The Ones To Avoid]( By interactive investor, Analyst [Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)]( can be a cheaper way to tap into a bunch of different assets. [Shares, bonds, certain themes, specific markets](, you name it. And all without picking out and monitoring individual stocks. They’re popular, and there are a lot of ‘em out there. That’s sweet if you know what you want, but daunting if you don’t. Well, ii’s checked out [all the recent ETF launches]( to sort the diamonds from the rough. You, then, can [spot the ones that could work for you](, no matter your experience with them. That’s today’s Insight: [the new ETF launches that have caught ii’s eye, and the ones that you might want to blank out](. [Read or listen to the Insight here]( SPONSORED BY MAGNIFI Artificial intelligence can analyze all of your different investment accounts, stat Today’s investing platforms are smart. Like, really smart. So we can’t blame you for holding [multiple accounts on different platforms](. After all, they’ve all got their own selling points, perks, discounts, gadgets, gizmos, and the rest. Thing is, checking in on all those spots will eat into your very important “me time”. But if you [link them all with Magnifi](, you can check on all of your holdings quickly, in one centralized spot. Magnifi’s artificial intelligence tools will even point out [your hidden risks](, any funds where you’re paying excess fees, and missed opportunities that can [make your whole portfolio work together]( as a slick unit. That means you can [keep tabs on all your trades across all your platforms](, without sacrificing time out on the town (or in front of the television). [Find Out More]( Advisory services are offered through Magnifi LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fees and expense ratios vary by holdings. Not all investors will have investments with high fees. See Terms and Conditions at magnifi.com Free trial available for new Magnifi members only. When you support our sponsors, you support us. Thanks for that. Zoom And Gloom [Zoom And Gloom] What’s going on here? [Data]( out on Monday measured the amount of money trading hands in Europe, but you’ll have to look real close to spot it. What does this mean? The European Central Bank (ECB) measures the amount of money circulating around the eurozone, which includes folks’ deposits, loans, and savings. And this July, that cash was down 0.4% from the same time last year – the first time it’s shrank since 2010. More often than not, smaller numbers mean consumers are borrowing less. No surprises there, then: today’s higher interest rates are making borrowing more expensive. So without as much cash in their pockets, Europeans are spending less. And in a bid to keep money coming in, stores and services will likely start pulling down their prices. That’s not necessarily a bad outcome, though: the ECB’s rate hikes were designed to calm heady inflation, and this could be a sign that the plan’s in motion. Why should I care? For markets: Europe needs a break. In theory, Europe's shrinking cash piles could hint at lessening inflation. We won’t know for sure until Thursday, though, when August’s eurozone inflation figures are released. That data will be a chunky talking point when the ECB debates future hikes at its September meeting. And while the decision’s still anyone’s guess, one takeaway’s for sure: Europe’s economy is slowing down, and the ECB will need more than a pause in hikes to jolt it back to life. Zooming out: America’s close… ish. Thing is, central banks will only start slicing rates when they’re absolutely sure inflation’s in check. Right now, the US is closest. But still, at the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, inflation was deemed too high to pause rates. In fact, officials are open to another hike instead. So don’t hold your breath if you’re waiting for lower rates to push stocks into a rally or bring down your mortgage. You might also like: [Why Europe’s rally is starting to worry investors.]( Copy to share story: [/zoom-and-gloom]( 🙋 [Ask a question](mailto:questions@finimize.com?body=Ask us a question: Where are you writing from? 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