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August, 2020

• 17 August 2020 8:10 pm

  U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Matches All-Time High

  

  Homebuilder confidence in the United States increased in August, for the third consecutive month, matching its record high, data showed on Monday. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) increased by 6 points to 78, exceeding market expectations and matching its all-time high, which was recorded …

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• 17 August 2020 5:55 pm

  NY Empire State Manufacturing Index at 3.7 in August vs 15.0 expected

  

  The US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index fell more than expected in August. It came at 3.7, declined from 17.2 in July and fell short of 15.0 expected. New orders -1.7 vs +13.9 last month, little changed. Employment jumped higher to +2.4 vs +0.4 last month. Shipments +6.7 vs +18.5 …

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• 17 August 2020 5:23 pm

  China: Will Not Resort to Flood-Like Stimulus

  

  The Chinese state media reported on Monday, citing a statement from China’s cabinet saying that China will not resort to flood-like stimulus, adding that they will keep liquidity reasonably ample. This comes after the PBOC injected liquidity into the system, offering 700bn yuan in a medium term lending facility earlier …

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• 17 August 2020 4:37 pm

  US Ross: China Has Been Buying Large Amounts of Agricultural Products

  

  US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Fox Business Network on Monday that China has been buying large amounts of US agricultural products. Other comments: “China-US trade talks continue at various levels.” “The US is eager for China to continue buying American farm products.” “Trump is looking to close loopholes to …

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• 17 August 2020 3:56 pm

  OPEC+ JMMC Meeting to Review Easing Output Curbs

  

  OPEC+ is meeting on 19 August to assess its supply deal as the world struggles to control the coronavirus spread that has a damaging effect on economies and fuel demand globally. The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) will gather on Wednesday to assess the compliance issue of the organization and …

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• 17 August 2020 3:53 pm

  Japan’s Economy is Contracting at a Record Pace

  

  Japan recorded its largest economic contraction in Q2 as the coronavirus pandemic crushed business and consumer spending, putting policymakers under pressure to take bolder action to prevent a deepening recession. Although the economy began to emerge from recession after easing the lockdown in late May, many analysts expect any rebound …

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• 17 August 2020 2:50 pm

  German Central Bank: German Economy on Track For Rapid Growth During Summer

  

  Germany’s central bank said on Monday that the German economy is poised for a rapid and broad recovery after an unprecedented contraction in peacetime in the spring, but a coronavirus vaccine may be necessary before a full recovery is possible, according to Reuters. “The clear and widespread recovery in macroeconomic …

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• 17 August 2020 1:59 pm

  PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.9362

  

  The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.9362 versus Friday’s fix at 6.9405

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• 17 August 2020 1:31 pm

  PBOC Injects CNY700 B Through One-Year MLF at 2.95%

  

  The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) injected CNY700 billion via one-year medium-term lending (MLF) facility on Monday. The Chinese central bank issued the one-year MLF at 2.95%, unchanged from the previous operation. The PBOC kept the rates unchanged for the fourth straight month. USD/CNY is under pressure, looking to extend …

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• 17 August 2020 12:36 pm

  Russian Ministry of Health: First Batch of Coronavirus Vaccine Was Produced

  

  Russia said, Saturday, August 15, that it had produced the first batch of the Coronavirus vaccine after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country was the first in the world to approve a vaccine. Putin’s announcement on the vaccine on Tuesday was met with warnings from scientists and the …

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• 17 August 2020 11:50 am

  The European Union Approves First Corona Vaccine Deal with AstraZeneca

  

  The European Union has agreed to purchase 300 million doses of the Coronavirus vaccine for the pharmaceutical company “AstraZeneca” as soon as it becomes available, according to the Commission. The European Commission, which is negotiating on behalf of all 27 EU member states, said the deal includes an option to …

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• 17 August 2020 11:10 am

  China is Stepping up US Oil Purchases Before Reviewing Trade Agreement

  

  American and Chinese importers and dealers told Reuters that crude oil shipments from the United States to China will rise dramatically in the coming weeks, as the two largest economies in the world prepare to review an agreement signed in January after a long trade war. They said that Chinese …

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• 17 August 2020 10:35 am

  FX Option Expiries For Aug 17 NY Cut

  

  FX option expiries for Aug 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1900 937m  – GBP/USD: GBP amounts         1.3090 623m – USD/JPY: USD amounts          105.50 534m105.65 624m   106.02 438m – NZD/USD: NZD amounts 0.6575 301m 

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