1. Inflation:
– Europe: Persistent and high.
– US: Rapid decrease and currently lower.
2. Economic Outcomes & Policies:
– Europe: Concerns over economic slowdown and policy challenges.
– US: Optimism with potential for a “soft landing.”
3. Wage Growth:
– Europe: Surpassing the US with significant increases.
– US: Slower growth, with 4.3% hourly earnings increase.
4. Economic Expansion:
– Europe: Slowing growth.
– US: 2.1% annualized expansion.
5. Challenges & Divergence:
– Europe: Unique challenges like surging natural gas prices.
– US: More optimistic outlook on inflation.
6. Inflation Depth & Impact:
– Europe: Deeper inflation impacts, with rates like 5.3% in the Eurozone.
– US: Easing inflation with policymakers’ optimism.
