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Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that allows users to move volume and brightness indicators to the top-left or top-center of the screen for less obstruction, along with a new Recall homepage that highlights recent activity and top-used apps and websites, with broader rollout expected in the coming months.
The latest growth figures for China's economy are eagerly awaited, and there are five key things to look for. These include the overall growth rate, the performance of different sectors, the impact of trade tensions, the level of domestic consumption, and the role of government stimulus measures. These figures will provide insights into the health and resilience of China's economy amidst global uncertainties.
Satellite data and early indicators suggest that China's economy is showing signs of a stronger recovery in September. Activity around Chinese shopping malls remained high, cement manufacturing continued to pick up, and traffic congestion reached its highest level in 2022 and 2023. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of the growth, given the ongoing weakness in the property sector. Other indicators, such as consumer sentiment and sales growth, also point to an improvement in China's economy. Economists predict that China's manufacturing PMI will rise above 50, indicating an expansion in output, for the first time since March.
COVID-19 indicators in Utah, including case counts, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits, are increasing ahead of the Labor Day weekend. The seven-day average case count rose by 18% over the past week, while hospitalizations increased by 32%. Wastewater testing shows rising levels in nearly 9% of sewage treatment plants, with almost 47% at a "level of potential concern." Two additional deaths have been reported, bringing Utah's death toll to 5,415. National numbers are also rising, with hospital admissions and deaths increasing in the U.S. Experts recommend following familiar precautions, such as staying home when sick, washing hands frequently, and covering coughs and sneezes. Some experts suggest additional precautions, including wearing masks, as a newer variant of the virus may be better at infecting vaccinated or previously infected individuals.
Financial markets are not reflecting the doom and gloom surrounding China's stumbling economy, according to Louis-Vincent Gave, CEO of Gavekal. While China is facing cyclical and structural problems, indicators such as the performance of bank shares, Chinese government bonds, iron ore prices, and luxury company stocks suggest a different story. Bank shares have gained 2.4% in the last 12 months, outperforming US lenders, while Chinese government bonds are beating US Treasurys. Iron ore prices have jumped 50% from their October 2022 low, and shares of China-sensitive luxury companies are trading at or near all-time highs. Despite genuine challenges and slowing growth, there appears to be a disconnect between the market's behavior and fears of a systemic crisis.
Jack Kellogg, a 24-year-old stock trader who made over $8 million in two years, shares the four indicators he uses as his guides to buy and sell. These include the volume-weighted average price (VWAP), linear regression, volume, and support and resistance lines. Kellogg emphasizes the importance of keeping things simple and remaining flexible, using indicators as a rough guide but never trading solely on them. He also stresses the importance of mastering emotions and having the discipline to stick to a trading strategy.