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Wednesday, October 31

31st Oct - Quiet


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EUROPE
German firms should cut dependence on China, says top industry group – Reuters
German firms should cut their dependence on the Chinese market, a leading industry group says in a strategy paper that underscores rising concern over Beijing’s state-driven economic model

The end of the Merkel era: European press reacts – Open Europe

Editorial: Europe’s Budget Rules Need Smart Enforcement – BB
The European Commission is right to sanction outlandish rule-breaking, but it shouldn’t ignore signs of a slowing economy.

Ferdinando Giugliano: They Hated Angela Merkel, Now They’ll Miss Her – BB
Many in Italy and Greece could come to regret the woman they despised.

Marcus Ashworth: Draghi Gets What He Wanted: Some Inflation – BB
Rising prices give the ECB sufficient cover to bring its bond-buying program to a close even as growth slows.

Rebound in inflation data brings some relief to the ECB – Pictet
Euro area flash HICP rose from 2.1% year on year (y-o-y) in September to 2.2% in October, in line with expectations and the highest level since December 2012.


UNITED STATES
Karl W Smith: The Slowdown in Europe Should Give the Fed Pause – BB
The U.S. economy is stronger than Europe’s right now, but that won’t always be the case.


REGULARS
EU Open Rundown – RANsquawk

Brussels Edition Daily – BB
Inflation 2, Growth 0

Brussels Briefing – FT
Halloween growth slowdown risks putting spooks on Italy - stagnant growth and higher borrowing costs trigger worries about debt sustainability

Eco Day Europe – BB
Italy's Spending Plans, Brexit Woes, Eurozone's Bumps

FirstFT Daily Briefing – FT

WSJ Daily Economics – WSJ
U.S. Wages Poised for a Breakout | China’s Factories Slow | Millennials Drive Homeownership

Danske Daily: Eurozone stagflation? – Danske Bank
Today’s main event is the euro area flash HICP. The inflation number is particularly interesting given that euro area growth slowed to a four-year low yesterday and Draghi’s insistence on inflationary pressure last week. Ergo stagflation.

Daily Market Comment – Marc Chandler
No Fright on This Halloween

Brussels Playbook – Politico
What Merkel means — EPP fight night — Trump vs. facts

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

US Open – ZH
Global Stocks Surge On Last Day Of Dismal, Turbulent October

US Open Rundown – RANsquawk

Aamukatsaus – Nordea
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