Are we in the midst of a major economic slowdown?

 

 

 

Economic surprises are becoming increasingly more negative relative to analysts' expectations. (Click on the chart to enlarge it).

 

The level of the above gauge recently declined below zero. It reflects an important economic slowdown. What worries me is that is happening when the economy is already weak. 

 

Will equities ignore this trend?

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