⬇️Early Data Shows We’re Looking at Another Quarterly GDP Drop

Good morning. We’ve called it a recession since the first quarter data came out. That was... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. We’ve called it a recession since the first quarter data came out. That was confirmed by a second quarterly drop just last week – even as the goalposts have been moved on the definition of a recession. Ready for a third quarterly drop in a row? The data suggests we may already be there. The data in question is the services PMI. It’s showing a large amount of declining output – in fact, the largest recorded since the global financial crisis in 2008. That, combined with a slowdown in consumer spending and home prices, points to a third quarterly decline this year. Of course, we have until the end of September for the data to show a turnaround. If inflation data shows a peak, markets may start to move meaningfully higher, recession or not. For now, the data is a bit at odds with the market’s recent rally. Traders should continue to expect big daily volatility, and plenty of trading opportunities both long and short. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [2 Dividend Stocks that Deliver Cash Weekly]( Are you still looking for consistent income in this near-zero interest rate environment? [There is a better way.]( I just revealed the Holy Grail of dividend stocks - a safe, reliable and consistent stock that pays dividends EVERY single week - 52 times a year. It's simple: Buy the stock this Monday and you'll get your first dividend payout in your bank account this Thursday....and then every Thursday after for as long as you own the stock! 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