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New loans in Brazil dropped by 12.4% y/y to BRL 289bn in May 2020
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New loans keep falling in Brazil

New loans in Brazil dropped by 12.4% y/y to BRL 289bn in May 2020
The PCE Index, together with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) are important indicators for inflation in the US
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Inflation in the US remains subdued

The PCE Index, together with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) are important indicators for inflation in the US
The manufacturing PMI inched up to 50.9 in June compared to 50.6 in May
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Economic sentiment in the Euro Area cautiously improves

The manufacturing PMI inched up to 50.9 in June compared to 50.6 in May
Non-manufacturing PMI reported higher figures in June
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Official PMI in China suggests sustained recovery

Non-manufacturing PMI reported higher figures in June
 The total industrial profits during the first five months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 decreased by 19.3% y/y
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China’s Industrial Profits grow for the first time since the COVID-19 shock

The total industrial profits during the first five months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 decreased by 19.3% y/y
the Central Bank of Brazil announced a yet another cut of the policy rate
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Brazil’s Central Bank slashes the policy rate to 2.25%

The Central Bank of Brazil announced a yet another cut of the policy rate
The retail sales volume in Brazil plunged by 16.8% y/y in April
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Brazil’s retail sales plummet in April

The retail sales volume in Brazil plunged by 16.8% y/y in April
China’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.9% in the 31 main cities in May
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May 2020 Saw Subdued Labour Market Dynamics in China

China’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.9% in the 31 main cities in May
For the first five months of 2020, China’s real industrial output dropped by 2.8% y/y
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China’s Industry, Retail Sales and Investment Continue to Recover

For the first five months of 2020, China’s real industrial output dropped by 2.8% y/y
The producer price index (PPI) declined by 6.1% y/y compared to 8% y/y drop in April
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Producer Price Index in the US Keeps Declining

The producer price index (PPI) declined by 6.1% y/y compared to 8% y/y drop in April