Morning Brief – October 7th 2020
Americas
#Trump says he’s calling off #stimulus negotiations with Democrats ‘until after the election’ – CNBChttps://t.co/xdX0njZRUD
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 6, 2020
Stocks tumbled after #Trump’s posting effectively called an end to months of hard-fought negotiations between the administration and Congress. https://t.co/awH9ig1k3T
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 6, 2020
#Trump: Willing to Sign Bill Authorizing Just Stimulus Checks – Bloomberg pic.twitter.com/4O7tEzuKXO
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
Powell warns of severe, ongoing risks to the economy as second-round of stimulus remains elusive https://t.co/Yu4ZVzMbyr
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 6, 2020
#House Panel Urges #Tech Giant Breakup in Plan Republicans Shunned – Bloomberghttps://t.co/9k6lxkCr8S
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
After the close, a House panel released a 449-page #antitrust report (https://t.co/L3sxHm4xgR) with potent allegations against the dominant #Tech companies.
➡ Another interesting piece from @johnauthers.
*Bloomberg link: https://t.co/fmg9E5t60k pic.twitter.com/49l8pG18s7— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
#NYC Virus Cases Inch Closer Toward Trigger to Close Businesses – Bloomberghttps://t.co/x7LfAcZGd0
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
U.S. judge to hold November 4 hearing on Commerce Dept #TikTok ban – Reutershttps://t.co/N7Usg8G6E0
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
Fed's appetite for further easing, higher inflation in focus https://t.co/5zgsJYCsxw pic.twitter.com/84JWyKlffr
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 7, 2020
Planning to watch the Vice Presidential debate? Here's how to watch and what to expect https://t.co/RtnshXw4oN
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 7, 2020
Asia
Singapore's economic decline seen slowing in third quarter, central bank on hold https://t.co/oCfoT3oZvo pic.twitter.com/8U4Ym7BNip
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 7, 2020
SMIC, the largest Chinese chip foundry, is rated as a "BBB-minus" credit by S&P, meaning that the next move in the ratings, if happens, would be a downgrade to "junk" bond status.https://t.co/wqDd4TyBvH
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 7, 2020
#HongKong facing 11 new #Covid_19 cases, as government weighs up citywide shutdown of pubs and bars – SCMPhttps://t.co/XLHmZCS8WF
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
Malaysia's coronavirus outbreak shows how mishandled elections can turn deadly https://t.co/cOsylA8arB
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 7, 2020
A majority of Thais oppose the government's plan to reopen the country's borders to foreign tourists, a survey shows https://t.co/UgeAowPfJf
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 7, 2020
BREAKING | Japan to ease reentry restrictions for resident business travelershttps://t.co/lhBtlQJsPC
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 7, 2020
BOJ Kuroda warns climate change among biggest challenges facing global economy https://t.co/Xvmf8qR48x pic.twitter.com/GCvgDjodL9
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 7, 2020
Europe
Here's a rundown of your top economic news today https://t.co/yQG5U4ImEK
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 7, 2020
#Europe #Covid_19: Daily Summary (October 7th)
*Focus on #Germany, #Spain, #France and #Italy
HT @FLAHAULT, @macroandfinance, @ngbpadel2, @starjoin, @gforestier, @Fabien_L, @fignon_laurent,@Corrierehttps://t.co/1laPDxijYG
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
#Europe Turns the Screws on Nightlife as Cities Face Virus Spike – Bloomberghttps://t.co/53uCNo52Uf
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
#BRUSSELS BARS TO CLOSE FOR AT LEAST A MONTH: HET LAATSTE NIEUWS
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
Insee downgraded its growth forecast to zero from 1%. It said sentiment surveys are “tinged with worry” about the near future, undermining the confidence that built up after a strong rebound in activity when #France lifted its nationwide restrictions early in the summer. pic.twitter.com/tyXugbgwk7
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
German manufacturers unexpectedly cut production https://t.co/CtAIgKiJ5X
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 7, 2020
#ECB Study Finds Signs of Eroding Central Bank Independence – Bloomberghttps://t.co/hho2qX4zZI
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020
#ECB Urges More Economic Stimulus for Faltering Pandemic Recovery – Bloomberghttps://t.co/Rmg9sk18x3
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 7, 2020