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Latin America: Recession Deepens Fiscal Challenges
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ING Economics
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Thursday, July 2, 2020 6:30 AM EDT
Covid-19 continues to spread across Latin America but, given the mounting economic costs of stay-at-home orders, governments are easing social isolation guidelines.
Dealmakers Keep Distance As Pandemic Crushes Global M&A To Decade Lows
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Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:49 AM EDT
Global mergers and acquisitions activity fell to its lowest levels in more than a decade in 1H20, as paralyzed dealmakers were unwilling to explore new opportunities as uncertainty plagued capital markets.
USD Is Offered In Quiet Start To The New Week
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Marc Chandler
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Monday, June 29, 2020 6:45 AM EDT
The combination of rising virus cases and the sell-off in the US before the weekend dragged nearly all the Asia Pacific bourses lower. The Nikkei led the way with more than a 2% drop, but most bourses were off more than 1%.
Forex Today: Stocks Falling On Coronavirus Milestones
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Daily Forex
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Monday, June 29, 2020 5:58 AM EDT
Globally there are now more than 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases and half a million deaths. The death tolls are highest in the US, Brazil, the U.K., Italy, and Spain – together these countries have seen more than half of all deaths worldwide.
WTI Crude Oil Forecast: Continues Slowly Grinding Higher
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Christopher Lewis
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Monday, June 29, 2020 4:21 AM EDT
I expect a lot of choppiness, but ultimately this is a market that is close to making a bigger decision so paying attention to some type of impulsive candlestick is important for a longer-term type of set up.
3 Moral Virtues Necessary For An Ethical Pandemic Response And Reopening
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The Conversation
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Sunday, June 28, 2020 11:00 PM EDT
The health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are not equally felt. From the United States to Brazil and the United Kingdom, low-wage workers are suffering more than others and communities of color are most vulnerable to the virus.
USD/MXN Outlook: Banxico Steps In But Risk Sentiment Continues As Main Driver
Article By:
DailyFX
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Sunday, June 28, 2020 10:34 AM EDT
The Mexican Peso was unable to retain buyer interest leading USD/MXN to end the week higher. Volatility seems to have returned as new Covid-19 cases continue to emerge around the United States and Latin America, which benefits only the Dollar.
Caution As Last Part Of Corrective Phase Could Be The Most Impulsive
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Marc Chandler
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Sunday, June 28, 2020 9:05 AM EDT
We anticipated and have been tracking the corrective or consolidative phase in the foreign exchange market since shortly after the unexpected surge in US non-farm payrolls reported on June 5. That phase may not be over yet.
Weekly Commentary: More W Than V
Article By:
Doug Noland
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Sunday, June 28, 2020 6:00 AM EDT
The much vaunted “V” recovery is improbable. To simplify, a somewhat “w”-looking scenario is a higher probability. After such an abrupt and extraordinary collapse in economic activity, a decent bounce was virtually assured.
Key Events In EMEA And Latam Next Week
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ING Economics
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Friday, June 26, 2020 2:16 PM EDT
Positive manufacturing PMIs will likely reflect the easing of lockdowns in EMEA next week, but this optimism may be overshadowed by a large increase in unemployment numbers.
