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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

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India's COVID-19 Story: Walking the Tightrope
The government is aiming for a staggered easing of the lockdown so that economic activity can start without jeopardising lives. At the same time, it is essential to increase proper testing

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Public Debt Reduction in Brazil - Chasing Sustainability
Brazil’s economic team, led by economy minister Paulo Guedes, stepped up the efforts to improve debt sustainability. What does the breakdown of the measures so far reveal?