Morning Brief – September 18th 2020
Americas
The Fed is considering extending the unprecedented constraints on dividend payments and share buybacks it imposed on the biggest banks https://t.co/QSroLJP5Gf
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
U.S. stimulus risks are simmering in volatility markets https://t.co/3c9gutCo22
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) September 18, 2020
The World Trade Organization is set to announce the departure of three candidates in the race to lead the trade body https://t.co/oyWV6lcCaE
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
ByteDance’s bid to keep majority ownership of its popular short video app TikTok in the United States faces major two hurdles. More here: https://t.co/BoxQ674RNx pic.twitter.com/2DZYJfBwQ0
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) September 18, 2020
President Trump Retreats From Television Ads Amid Campaign Cash Crunch – FT https://t.co/1kv3iDMHlk
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 18, 2020
Asia
Public support for Suga's new government comes in at 74%, the third-highest result for any cabinet at its debut.https://t.co/8vyslT2LWL
— Nikkei Asian Review (@NAR) September 17, 2020
Japan inflation drops back into negative territory in August https://t.co/Ak6RPMDCB6
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
Japan econmin: Determined to prevent Japan from returning to deflation https://t.co/ZxoEmVXRNz pic.twitter.com/qPMq1fvq8F
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) September 18, 2020
The PBOC's new rules to curb reckless sprawl and systemic risk are ready. Designed to stop another Tomorrow-like debacle, they may force conglomerates and state-owned groups to restructure. The trick will be for Beijing to stay vigilant, says @ywchen1: https://t.co/E8jvox9zRG. pic.twitter.com/qubpE23Dzc
— ReutersBreakingviews (@Breakingviews) September 18, 2020
India will give greater direct access to foreign investors in its defense sector as the nation seeks to lure more capital to an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/KkkRKBc1Ti
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
Hong Kong’s government is drawing fresh criticism from economists and business advocates who say a third round of virus stimulus don’t go far enough https://t.co/2lASp5l3fS
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
Europe
-A no-deal Brexit may be trigger for BOE's journey below zero
-UK retail sales rise for fourth month but clouds are gathering
-It's rate decision day in Russia
Here's a rundown of your top economic news today https://t.co/FBa1fFo6wK— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
#Europe #Covid_19: Daily Summary (September 18th)
*Focus on #Germany, #Spain, #France and #Italyhttps://t.co/zc3hZEzdJ6
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) September 18, 2020
#France Warns Virus ‘Very Active’ as Cases Tick Up Across #Europe – Bloomberghttps://t.co/bQuM80GIP0
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) September 18, 2020
U.K. Refuses to Rule Out New Lockdown as #Covid Surges Again – Bloomberghttps://t.co/uQqB5Izzmf
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) September 18, 2020
U.K. Sees #Brexit Progress as Von Der Leyen Says Deal Is Possible – Bloomberghttps://t.co/835xEbvapX
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) September 18, 2020
A no-deal Brexit may be the trigger for the BOE to use negative interest rates (via @_DavidGoodman) https://t.co/TgJFuX1qYP pic.twitter.com/E21RHxAwL8
— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) September 18, 2020
UK retail rebounds in bright spot for COVID-hit economy https://t.co/vJiZB3LXxE pic.twitter.com/oOMdJDp2D9
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) September 18, 2020