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Thursday, August 8

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EUROPE
Salvini Calls for Early Italian Election in Bid to Broaden Power – BB

Portugal lures foreigners with anti-populist environment – FT
Immigrants and residents see nation as haven from populism and division

Editorial: What Exactly Is Boris Johnson Doing? – BB
Whether he’s pursuing negotiating leverage or electoral advantage, the prime minister is headed for disaster.


OTHER
Why world leaders should impose green sanctions – FT
Going beyond a carbon tax.

This Might Be the Bond Market’s Dot-Com Moment – BB
It’s debatable whether fixed-income assets are one big bubble waiting to burst, but when the market does turn it’s going to cause a lot of pain.

If Hong Kong Avoids a Bloody Crackdown, It Can Thank Taiwan – BB
Beijing will be wary of overreacting to protests because of the effect that would have on its biggest goal: reunification with the “renegade province.”

Tech Companies Want Out of the Censorship Business – BB
They shouldn’t be expected to police tightly anyway. Better to have the extremists in the public square than banning them to fester in a corner.,


REGULARS
Five Things to Start Your Day Asia – BB

Eco Day Asia – BB
Rock-Star Economies Flop, World Recession Fears Rise * Powell tested by bet that U.S. only needs modest easing dose * Pakistan suspends trade with India, downgrades diplomatic ties

Five Things to Start Your Day Europe – BB

EU Open Rundown – RANsquawk

FirstFT Daily Briefing – FT

Brussels Playbook – Politico
Diplomacy never sleeps — No rest for Manu — Brexit chicken

Danske Daily – Danske Bank

Eco Day Europe – BB
Germany’s Labor Issues, China’s Exports, Serbian Rates * U.K. government might welcome a quieter successor to Carney * Powell tested by bet that U.S. only needs modest easing dose

Daily Market Comment – Marc Chandler
PBOC Helps Stabilize CNY, while US Equity Recovery Lifts Sentiment

Five Things to Start Your Day US – BB

US Open Rundown – RANsquawk


FINNISH
Aamukatsaus – Nordea
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