U.K. Yield Curve Flattest Since Financial Crisis on Brexit Fears

Gilts have surged to take benchmark yields to the lowest since 2017, as investors sought safe assets on the increasing risk of a no-deal Brexit. Gilts have outperformed their peers in May, including Treasuries and German bunds, on the prospect that the Bank of England might have to switch tack to make
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ECB Policy Maker Sees Economic Upturn Intact Before June Meeting

The euro-area economy remains on track with European Central Bank projections that foresee an upturn later this year, policy maker Bostjan Vasle said. The ECB is gearing up for a meeting in Lithuania in two weeks that will include updates to its forecasts and discussions over how generous to make a
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China can maintain ‘healthy’ growth despite trade friction: planning official – Reuters

China can maintain healthy, sustainable economic growth even as it suffers some impact from trade friction with the United States, a senior official from China’s state planner was quoted as saying on Friday.
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