Good morning, readers. I'm Phil Rosen, reporting from New York. 

Some good news: We're on the brink of the weekend. 

Even better news: Tomorrow you'll receive a special weekend edition of the Opening Bell newsletter, featuring my conversation with one of Wall Street's most sought-after strategists.

But today we're talking macro. The global economy this year has faced more obstacles than a Tough Mudder, but far less optimism about coming out of it for the better. 

Stubborn inflation, steep...

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