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In Q1 2020 the GDP expanded by 1.6% y/y in Q1 2020
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Russia’s economy contracted by 8.5% y/y in Q2 2020

25th August 2020
In Q1 2020 the GDP expanded by 1.6% y/y in Q1 2020
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Malaysia reported 17.1% y/y GDP contraction in Q2 2020

25th August 2020
Goods and services export and import volume, which declined in Q1, fell more considerably in Q2 by 21.7% y/y and 19.7% y/y, respectively
Tax revenues collected by the federal government dropped by 15.8% y/y to BRL 116bn in July
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Federal tax receipts in Brazil dropped in July

25th August 2020
Tax revenues collected by the federal government dropped by 15.8% y/y to BRL 116bn in July
China's investors' confidence index improved for the fourth consecutive month in July 2020. The index reached 64.7%,
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Investor Confidence in China Hit 16-Month High in July

25th August 2020
China's investors' confidence index improved for the fourth consecutive month in July 2020
China's central government deficit increased to RMB 476.8bn in July
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China's Central Government Budget Deficit Increased in July

25th August 2020
China's central government deficit increased to RMB 476.8bn in July
Japan’s economy witnessed its worst post-war slump in Q2 2020
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Japan’s GDP posted its worst contraction on record

18th August 2020
Japan’s economy witnessed its worst post-war slump in Q2 2020
The automobile sales in China decreased to 2.1mn in July 2020
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Automobile Sales in China Decreased in July

18th August 2020
The automobile sales in China decreased to 2.1mn in July 2020
The pork prices rebounded in June and July after three consecutive months of decline.
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Pork Prices in China Rebound in July

18th August 2020
The pork prices rebounded in June and July after three consecutive months of decline.
The value of US treasury securities held by Chinese investors declined to USD 1.074tn in June 2020
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China's Holdings of US Treasury Securities Dropped Further in June

18th August 2020
The value of US treasury securities held by Chinese investors declined to USD 1.074tn in June 2020