Month: July 2018

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  Mexico's incoming NAFTA negotiator expects conclusion in next few months

  Optimistic words Yesterday Trump highlighted something 'dramatic' on NAFTA negotiations but Lopez-Obrador said he didn't believe anything was in the works. ForexLive
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  US July prelim Markit manufacturing PMI 55.5 vs 55.1 expected

  Preliminary Markit manufacturing and services data A bit stronger on manufacturing and a touch soft on services but overall, 55.9 on the composite is strong.[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  Theresa May says she will take control of Brexit negotiations

  Theresa May will do it herself Cable likes the headline and is at the best levels of the day. May in a statement says she[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  US July Richmond Fed manufacturing index +20 vs +18 expected

  Richmond Fed manufacturing data - was +20 (revised to +21) - Shipments +16 vs +17 prior
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  Trump to announce trade aid for farmers later today - report

  Politico report So everyone is going to put on tariffs and then subsidize when others do the same to them. "The administration's plan will use[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  IMF: Staff estimates USD overvalued by 8% to 16%

  US dollar overvalued The IMF is out with some "staff" estimates for forex rates:Pres. Trump will be happy about that report.  Last week, he harped[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  EU is seeking Trump tariff suspension to get a trade deal

  Will the President give in a little? The official adds: Trump has said that he wants to get rid of all EU/US tariffs. A headline[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  UK PM May wants negotiations with the EU to accelerate

  Consistent with her taking over negotiations The UK PM May is saying that she wants negotiations with the EU to accelerate.  Earlier May issued a[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  White House to announce aid package for US farmers

  HMMMM. The US enacts tariffs. China stops importing soybeans and other farm products.  The price of soybeans tumble.  Farmers are victims. To counteract the victimization,[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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  UK Brexit Minister(?) Raab: Challenge to have full framework w/EU

  Clock is ticking The UK Brexit Minister Raab (although he may have been demoted with PM May's announcement that she would take over negotiations), is[...]
  2018-07-24 19:29:09

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