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Macro The macro backdrop this week was defined by a widening gap between what markets were pricing and what the physical economy was still dealing with. U.S. activity remained resilient enough to support the expansion narrative, with initial jobless claims falling to 207K and bank commentary continuing to describe credit demand and consumer conditions as […]