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Macro Briefing: 7 March 2024

* House approves first step to avert partial government shutdown
* Fed’s Powell says he expects rate cuts this year in House testimony, but…
* Powell also says he needs “see a little bit more data” before moving on rates
* China’s exports and imports beat estimates, suggest improving demand
* China could flood US electric-vehicle market with its cars, says Energy Secretary
* US companies hired more workers in February vs. January, ADP estimates
* US economy accelerated slightly in early 2024: Fed Beige Book
* US job openings are steady at elevated level in January:

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