Sunday Brief – October 18th 2020
Americas
cases ⬆ by 69,276, the 4th consecutive day of rising numbers and the most since July 29 – Bloomberg (citing Johns Hopkins University)
The number, which reflects Friday data, is 9% higher than the previous day’s, underscoring rising Covid-19 cases in most parts of the country.— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 17, 2020
US records more than 70,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day https://t.co/yjyE7En63R pic.twitter.com/ilm0x1hOVv
— The Hill (@thehill) October 18, 2020
Pelosi, Mnuchin Talk on Stimulus as McConnell Sets Up Vote – Bloomberghttps://t.co/SGI9VwBUrX
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
Secretary @stevenmnuchin1 and @SpeakerPelosi spoke for an hour and 15 minutes tonight. Their staffs will continue discussions, and they have agreed to speak again on Monday.
— Monica Crowley (@TreasurySpox) October 18, 2020
Senate to vote this week on 'skinny' pandemic relief bill, PPP funds https://t.co/KgqPDQFgU1 pic.twitter.com/AfJhHyRDDV
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 18, 2020
Sunday shows preview: Coronavirus cases surge in the Midwest; Trump hits campaign trail after COVID-19 https://t.co/Wy2Kos1THF pic.twitter.com/cd4wj9cZw5
— The Hill (@thehill) October 18, 2020
Asia
New Zealand reports first locally acquired Covid case in three weeks https://t.co/crFgqAjtrr
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 18, 2020
The state at the epicenter of Australia’s Covid-19 outbreak announced an easing of restrictions on Sunday https://t.co/GbmwL3onjf
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 18, 2020
The Chinese company whose stock surged the most in two years Friday on reports one of its medicines could potentially inhibit Covid-19, said more studies are needed on the treatment https://t.co/RYZd0ZRCNC
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 18, 2020
China is about to show the world that its economy is pulling further out of the chasm created by the coronavirus https://t.co/h4zVrrRemL
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 18, 2020
China passes export-control law following U.S. moves https://t.co/kHqtuM2SAl pic.twitter.com/CU8x5BOU7B
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) October 18, 2020
Chinese-Americans campaign for Trump on WeChat https://t.co/y8ffuRB8CR
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 18, 2020
Europe
#Europe #Covid_19: Daily Summary (October 18th)
*Focus on #Germany, #Spain, #France and #Italy
HT @vdwnico, @FLAHAULT, @Reuters, @starjoin, @gforestier, @Corrierehttps://t.co/B73krQE6Az
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
#Eurozone: Latest Restrictions Linked To #Covid_19 (An Update)
*Daily Summary: https://t.co/3IC6J5lxlbhttps://t.co/yMbqqvdOOn— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
Global #coronavirus cases rise by one-day record of 400,000 – Reutershttps://t.co/50FWEGlhqo
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
British business groups sound alarm over no-deal #Brexit – FThttps://t.co/gs3I9ao0TQ
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
European investors started the past week preparing for a Brexit showdown https://t.co/ezbzuzGGfh
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 18, 2020
#ECB'S PANETTA SAYS NEW CURBS PUT REBOUND FURTHER OUT OF REACH – BBG
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 17, 2020
Panetta telling it like it is:
"the most recent inflation data show that there is a risk of inflation dynamics being weaker than projected.
In view of the sheer size of the downside risks, there should not be any doubt about our determination to preserve price stability." https://t.co/8KHYdDfS9g— Frederik Ducrozet (@fwred) October 17, 2020
#Italy Approves Budget to Shore Up Economy as Virus Cases Rise – Bloomberghttps://t.co/Se4Wc74GIJ
— Christophe Barraud (@C_Barraud) October 18, 2020
A cease-fire between Azerbaijan and Armenia was broken hours after coming into effect, with both sides trading accusations of violations early Sunday https://t.co/20Mhypr27d
— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) October 18, 2020