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The US economy contracted by 4.8% q/q annualised in the first quarter of 2020
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US Economy contracts by 4.8% in Q1 2020

The US economy contracted by 4.8% q/q annualised in the first quarter of 2020
PMI in manufacturing declined to 51 points in April 2020 compared to 52 in March
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China’s Manufacturing Activity Continues to Recovery in April

PMI in manufacturing declined to 51 points in April 2020 compared to 52 in March
In Q1 2020, China’s industrial capacity utilisation rate decreased to 67%
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China’s Industrial Capacity Utilisation Rate Fell to a Record Low

In Q1 2020, China’s industrial capacity utilisation rate decreased to 67%
China’s industrial profits reported a drop that was a bit less steep than previous
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Fall in China’s Industrial Profits Slowed in March 2020

China’s industrial profits reported a drop that was a bit less steep than previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) on April 20th
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China Cut the 1-year and the 5-year Loan Prime Rates

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) on April 20th
China’s State Council lowered the provision coverage ratio for medium and small commercial banks by 20pp
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China Lowered the Bad-Loan Coverage Ratio for Medium and Small Banks

China’s State Council lowered the provision coverage ratio for medium and small commercial banks by 20pp
Brazil’s FDIs have been on an upward path since the beginning of the year
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FDI in Brazil Continue to Increase in March 2020

Brazil’s FDIs have been on an upward path since the beginning of the year
Brazil’s current account posted a USD 868bn surplus, compared to a deficit of USD 2.7bn in March 2019
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Brazil’s Current Account Posts Surplus for the First Time in 2020

Brazil’s current account posted a USD 868bn surplus, compared to a deficit of USD 2.7bn in March 2019
​ The weekly jobless claims in the US continue to slow down for a third consecutive week, although they are still on a historically high level. Over 4.4mn Americans have requested unemployment benefits in the week ending on April 18, bringing the total figure to 26mn since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the US. In the previous week, they amounted to 5.2mn. At the end of March, the weekly jobless claims skyrocketed to 6.9mn, which was the highest level since records began, but subsequently, they slowed down.
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Slow Down For a Third Consecutive Week

The weekly jobless claims in the US continue to slow down for a third consecutive week
The Composite PMI plunged to 13.5 compared to 31.4 in March 2020
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Economic Activity in the Euro Area Continues to Deteriorate

The Composite PMI plunged to 13.5 compared to 31.4 in March 2020
China’s exports and imports remained on a downward path, dropping by 6.6% y/y and 0.9% y/y, respectively
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China’s Trade Remains on a Downward Path in March 2020

China’s exports and imports remained on a downward path, dropping by 6.6% y/y and 0.9% y/y, respectively
the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the interest rate on its 1-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) to 2.95%
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PBoC Cut the Rate on 1-Year Medium-Term Lending Facility

the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the interest rate on its 1-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) to 2.95%