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Saturday, April 27

26th Apr - Strong US GDP weak under the hood #4075


EUROPE
France: Macron’s speech keeps debate open – ING
In an unusually long address, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined his plans for the coming years- although financing remains unclear. The speech was wide-ranging enough to keep the "Great Debate" open, which could help his party’s EU election campaign


UNITED STATES
  Q1 GDP
U.S. Economy Grew at 3.2% Rate in First Quarter
– WSJ
Higher exports, inventory investment helped offset slower rate of spending by consumers, businesses

Decent US growth suggests Fed rate cut unlikely – ING
Markets are pricing in at least one rate cut over the next year, but with the economy continuing to perform solidly, we think it is much more likely that the Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold for the foreseeable future

US economy surges with 3.2% first-quarter growth – FT
Soft inflation figure prompts negative market reaction despite strong headline number

U.S. economy expands 3.2 percent in first quarter; growth details weak – Reuters
Growth accelerated in the first quarter, but the burst in growth was driven by a smaller trade deficit and the largest accumulation of unsold merchandise since 2015, temporary boosters that are seen weighing on the economy later this year.

US Economy Has Blowout First Quarter – Wolf Richter


OTHER
Counting the cost of a low carbon economy – ING
Wind and solar power will need a $13 trillion investment over 30 years to reach emissions targets, as demand for power doubles 

Europe Blew Up Financial Research -- Hedge Funds and U.S. Firms Won – BB
Recent European rules concerning payment for research, known as MiFID II, may have benefited hedge funds and U.S.-based asset managers more than the European clients they were written to help, according to an analysis by Evercore ISI.


REGULARS
Five Things to Start Your Day Asia – BB

Five Things to Start Your Day Europe – BB

EU Open Rundown – RANsquawk
https://ransquawk.com/blog

FirstFT Daily Briefing – FT

Brussels Edition – BB

Brussels Playbook – Politico
Letter from Athens — Election poetry — EU’s new ally in the east

Danske Daily – Danske Bank
Macron's reform weighs on EUR bond markets and effective Fed Funds fixes high for a fourth consecutive day

Eco Day Europe – BB
Japan Output Drops, World Trade Funk, Belt & Road 2.0 * Gen Z in recession regions challenges brands on thrift * World’s most successful economy riven with political discontent

Daily Market Comment – Marc Chandler
Greenback Consolidates Ahead of Q1 GDP

Five Things to Start Your Day US – BB

US Open Rundown – RANsquawk

US Open – ZH
US Futures Drift Lower As China Suffers Worst Week Of 2019

Eco Day US – BB
U.S. Growth, Trade Funk Drags on, Rise of Generation Z * Economists expect growth reached 2.3% in the first quarter * Global trade volumes drop as tensions continue to reverberate


FINNISH
Aamukatsaus – Nordea
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