Morning Brief – January 22nd 2021
Americas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on optimism about President Biden's stimulus plan after data showed a weakening labor market recovery. Read more https://t.co/3JTUDJosX7 pic.twitter.com/yLTr2xq2It
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) January 22, 2021
#Covid_19: Daily Summary (January 22nd)
➡ Regional/national datahttps://t.co/MXxa7LKfCS— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
#Biden Stimulus Gets Skeptical Response From #GOP Moderates – Bloomberghttps://t.co/JKutJqJzXO
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
Biden to sign order to increase pandemic-related food aid https://t.co/RsbYyb0k9e pic.twitter.com/mdtjaRZjNU
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) January 22, 2021
New York City traffic levels are showing a sluggish start to the year, a reminder that a vaccine-led recovery will take time https://t.co/YN1HNNw2ea
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
IBM Plunges After Reporting Lowest Q4 Revenue This Century, Slowdown In Cloud And Another Grotesque EPS Fudge https://t.co/5sl5cZNWIQ
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 21, 2021
Behind the New York Stock Exchange's swerves on delisting China stocks https://t.co/rgUZVvZddB
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 21, 2021
Asia
#Japan stands firm on Tokyo #Olympics schedule, denies report of cancellation – Reutershttps://t.co/IPUr2rcTxj
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
#HongKong to Order First Lockdown in Kowloon Area, Media Says – Bloomberghttps://t.co/wOSOupytit
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
#China | #Beijing Metro Passenger Volumes hit 5-month low due to recent restrictions – Bloomberg TV Chart pic.twitter.com/SjQBUSHSu2
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
#CHINA'S #SHENZHEN TIGHTENS HOME-PURCHASE RULES: SEC. JOURNAL
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 21, 2021
#Japan’s PMIs Fall in January as Virus Emergency Imposed – Bloomberg
*Jibun Bank Japan Jan. Flash Mfg PMI 49.7 vs 50 in Dec.
*Jibun Bank Japan Jan. Flash Services PMI 45.7 vs 47.7 in Dec. pic.twitter.com/PT9p4ex2LG— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
Japan’s government maintained its severe assessment of the economy in January https://t.co/H8kSJK0vlH
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
Japan’s major carmakers cut production due to a worsening global semiconductor shortage https://t.co/u8nVXiztZb
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
Europe
ECB seeks new gauges by March to aid pandemic stimulus debate
UK’s Sunak to set out plans to restore finances in budget
France to seek coordination with the U.S. on pandemic stimulus plans
Here's a rundown of your top economic news today https://t.co/FmhxA7bXq3— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
#Europe #Covid_19: Daily Summary (January 22nd)
*Focus on #Germany, #Spain, #France and #Italy
HT @FLAHAULT, @macroandfinance, @ngbpadel2, @mianrey, @ramonfornose, @nicolasberrod, @starjoin, @gforestier, @Fabien_L, @Corriere https://t.co/9ZFTDVcQwR
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
Grim EU Leaders Warn of Tougher Lockdowns, Threat of New Strains – Bloomberghttps://t.co/Slk9jDPbLA
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
UK officials have suggested paying people to stay home if they test positive for coronavirus, amid concerns too many are failing to get tested or comply with the lockdown rules https://t.co/kPcK3TD0Mk
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
*EURO-AREA JAN. MANUFACTURING PMI 54.7 (7-month high); FORECAST 54.4 – BBG
*EURO-AREA JAN. SERVICES PMI FALLS TO 45 (2-month low); FORECAST 44.5
*EURO-AREA JAN. COMPOSITE PMI FALLS TO 47.5 (2-month low); FORECAST 47.6
*Markit PMI: https://t.co/ztayzsYZfF pic.twitter.com/0sraUGI2Hi— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) January 22, 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out plans in his budget in 6 weeks’ time to start restoring order to the UK’s finances https://t.co/B1ELC1lFhg
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
ECB seeks new gauges by March to aid pandemic stimulus debate
UK’s Sunak to set out plans to restore finances in budget
France to seek coordination with the U.S. on pandemic stimulus plans
Here's a rundown of your top economic news today https://t.co/FmhxA7bXq3— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
Why state aid stirs controversy from China to the EU https://t.co/dWlNyqF20O
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) January 22, 2021
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