31st May - Tariffs against EU, Italy's government

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EUROPE

  EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
Italy turmoil gives Draghi dilemma over ECB action – FT

Central bank hawks want to keep plan to end QE but market jitters could force rethink

The ECB Is Turning 20, But It Can’t Shake Teenage Angst – BB

Euro area’s recurrent financial stress reflects systemic flaws * Italy is the latest threat to the currency bloc’s survival

Euro area annual inflation up to 1.9% - Eurostat

Eurozone inflation rebounds – ABN AMRO

Euro area inflation close to ECB target in May – Pictet

Euro-Area Inflation Picks Up to Fastest in More Than a Year – BB

  SPAIN
Rajoy on the Brink After Party Graft Convictions: Spain Update – BB

Socialist chief Pedro Sanchez set to become Spain's Prime Minister – Reuters

What Spain’s Socialists Want in Pushing Out Rajoy – BB

  ITALY
Three Reasons Why The Italian Panic Is Fading Fast (For Now) – ZH

Italy’s President Asks Populists: Call Me When You’re Ready – BB

Head of state puts premier-designate Cottarelli on standby * Five Star, League leaders float a series of trial balloons

Italy, the ESB and Europe’s Populist Fantasyland – Daniel Lacalle

Why Italy Needs a Euro Exit Plan – Barron’s

Every euro country should have one. But Italy’s President seems to think his country should be deliberately unprepared for future crises.

Mark Gilbert: Italy Ain't Over Till the Bond Vigilantes Sing – BB

They're more worried about a spending free-for-all than Italy leaving the EU.

Italy Populists Surge to Power in Challenge to Europe – BB

Economist Tria named finance minister in new government * Euroskeptic economist Savona named for European affairs

Conte Reveals New Italian Government – ZH

Italy's anti-establishment leaders revive governing coalition – Reuters

UNITED STATES

  TARIFFS
U.S. to impose tariffs on EU steel, aluminum: sources – Reuters

EU Braces for Trump Broadside as Steel Tariff Deadline Looms – BB

Trump Imposes Steel, Aluminum Tariffs On EU, Canada And Mexico – ZH

EU Rages At "Unacceptable" US Tariffs, Vows Retaliation "In Coming Hours" – ZH

EU to Strike Back Against Trump With Levies on Harleys, Bourbon – BB

What Do Steel Tariffs Have to Do With Iran? Plenty – BB

German carmakers hit by report Trump threatens to drive them off U.S. streets – Reuters

OTHER

Six Weeks that Could Shake the World – Marc Chandler

China In One Page – Danske Bank

IMF positive on reforms and growth outlook

OECD Economic Outlook – OECD

Mary Meeker Internet Trends 2018 – Kleiner Perkins

REGULARS

Market Briefing: Daily Markets Overview – Yardeni Research

FirstFT Daily Briefing – FT

Volcker rule changes, Ross rebuffs EU, saving Russian football

WSJ City – WSJ

U.S. Plans to Hit Europe With Tariffs, Fed Backs Easing Volcker Rule

WSJ Economics – WSJ

The U.S. Moves Closer to a Trade War With Allies

“Best of the web” daily charts – Lukas Daalder

Danske Daily – Danske Bank

Daily Market Comment – Marc Chandler

Don't Confuse Calmer Markets with Resolution

Brussels Playbook – Politico

Italy crunch time — Tariffs ahoy — Summer reading

Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day – BB

US Open – ZH

Markets On Edge As All Eyes Turn To Spain And Rajoy's No-Confidence Vote

Frontrunning – ZH

FINNISH

Aamukatsaus – Nordea

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