Behind the Headlines: Shutdown Breaks Records

In their latest report, Lazard Asset Management highlights that the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, now the longest on record, is beginning to weigh on key sectors of the economy, while China’s weaker trade data underscores ongoing external pressures despite a sizable surplus. Meanwhile, Eurozone PMI figures surprised to the upside, with most major economies showing expansion in the services sector.

Lazard Asset Management serves as the Portfolio Manager of the Caldwell-Lazard CorePlus Infrastructure Fund.

 

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