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United States: The U. Michigan consumer sentiment report surprised to the downside, driven by sharp declines in the expectations component.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/US-Mich2202140437.png)
Despite the labor market’s strength, households are increasingly concerned about their finances.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/US-Mich-Income-Expectations2202140437.png)
Emerging Markets: Russian markets took a hit as the US warned of a looming attack. The Ukraine/Russia tensions continue to weigh on global risk assets.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EM-RU-ST2202140437.png)
The ruble tumbled on Friday.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EM-RUB2202140437.png)
Cryptocurrency: Trading volumes across cryptos have not kept up with skyrocketing market caps. That means it could take smaller amounts of capital to move markets.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/BT-22202140437.png)
Equities: Companies haven’t been punished this much for missing earnings forecasts in over a decade.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/EQ-Missing-earnings-sales-estimates-has-been-costly2202140437.png)
Rates: It’s been a rough start of the year for Treasuries.
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/RA-Treasu-start-of-the-year-AAAA2202140437.png)
Food for Thought: Preferred devices for video games:
![The Daily Shot Brief – February 14th, 2022](https://thedailyshot.com/wp-content/uploads/VTT-Preferred-devices-for-video-games2202140437.png)
Edited by Daniel Moskovits
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