Today's highlights include US gross national debt spike, job openings report reaffirming strong labor market, continuation of yield curve flattening and just for fun, a historical view of U.S. marriage rates by generation.
1. Has spending in Washington literally gotten out of hand?
Source: WSJ Daily Shot; As of 3/19/18
2. Inflation has been moderating in Europe.
Source: WSJ Daily Shot; As of 3/18/18
3. Overall the yield curve flattened yet the short end rose with the increasing likelihood of 4 FED rate hikes this year.
Source: Thechartstore.com; As of 3/16/18
4. High yield continues to see large cash outflows. Is the smart money heading to the exit?
Source: Thechartstore.com; As of 3/16/18
5. The US job openings report (JOLTS) exceeded expectations with a record high of 6.3 million job openings. This reaffirms a strong labor market for the rest of 2018. 
Source: WSJ Daily Shot; As of 3/16/18
6. When Federal Reserve policymakers gauge the economy and the appropriate monetary policy response, they look to metrics like these.
Source: WSJ Daily Shot; As of 3/16/18
7. Just for fun...It is incredible to see how marriage rates change over time and by generation. 
Source: WSJ Daily Shot; As of 3/19/18
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