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Recent economic data has prompted investors to hedge against the rising likelihood of a recession.  In February 2023, there were 9.9 million job openings, which was the lowest level since May 2021 and below market estimates of 10.4 million, suggesting that the labor market may have begun to weaken. 

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Following a record-breaking 2022, investors are wondering whether energy stocks still have untapped potential for long-term returns. Oil prices have risen sharply in the last week, with WTI crude recording a 6% weekly gain and rising far above $70 per barrel on the back of lower-than-expected U.S. inventories and remarks from OPEC+ to maintain a tight supply throughout the year.

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The value of residential real estate in 20 major U.S. metropolitan cities, as measured by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, continues its downward trend and recorded an average decline of 0.6% in January, marking the seventh consecutive month of losses.

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