US President Trump: 40% of counties have seen decline in new coronavirus cases
|During his regular coronavirus (COVID-19) taskforce briefings, US President Donald Trump mentioned that over 40% of counties have seen a decline in new COVID-19 cases.
Key quotes
40% of counties have seen a decline in new coronavirus cases.
We’re very close to a vaccine.
To keep the momentum against coronavirus, every American needs to maintain social distancing and voluntary use of face covering.
May need to extend social distancing guidelines to early summer.
Will be extending distancing guidelines until we feel safe.
FX implications
As the voting on the $484 billion stimulus continues in the House, the market seems to await the final results, most likely passed, while paying a little heed to the news so far during the early Asian session on Friday.
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Federal Reserve: Working to expand PPPLF for additional SBA-qualified lenders as soon as possible
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Coronavirus update: US CDC reports an increase of 25,858 new cases, 1,804 deaths as of April 22
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US Sec. of State Pompeo: We strongly believe China didn’t report the new coronavirus outbreak in a timely fashion
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White House Adviser Kudlow: Sees big rebound for US economy if reopens over next few weeks – Fox Business
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US VP Pence: There are promising signs of progress in a number of states including New York
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