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China published a white paper in eight languages Sunday on their trade frictions with the U.S. They blame America with the costs to both sides with for 'unacceptable' demands BUT offered “If the U.S. wants to talk, we will keep the door open.”
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The trade war reached another level today with comments from VP Pence and President Trump put Tariffs on Mexico. Later former China Vice commerce minister said China needs to prepare for the trade war to spread to geopoltical areas and on how bad a strategy it is for the US.
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US President Trump announced a 5% tariff on Mexico saying that if Mexico does not do more to halt illegal immigration into the US the 5% tariff will rise to 25% in steps by October 2019. The Mexican Peso Collapsed on the news.
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Fitch Ratings issued a note following the resignation of UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the strong showing by the Brexit Party in European Parliamentary elections. They opined this increases the risk of a no-deal Brexit with uncertain timing.
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Right on the heels of Matteo Salvini's Lega party winning over 30% in the European elections sources say the European Commission is considering proposing a 3.5 billion-euro ($4 billion) penalty on Italy over its failure to reduce debt per EU budget rules.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has resigned from her position after the Brexit calamity reached fever pitch. Who is next for the job, and will that lead to a smoother Brexit or an exit without a deal. Boris Johnson is the big favorite with Dominic Raab next in the betting.
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With a weaker Chinese economy, and a debt burden expected to rise by three to four percentage points of GDP shadow banking practices should be a concern; However both rating agency Fitch and Morgan Stanley downplay the risk believing the debt is now more transparent.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has called a cabinet meeting with a snap election after his budget was rejected in a 191-158 vote. The election will be held in April or May with Sancez's Socialist Party leading in the polls after Catalan parties withdrew support.
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Fitch Ratings affirmed Germany's Sovereign rating and long term IDR's and unsecured foreign and local currency bonds at 'AAA' with a stable outlook as expected. Germany ran a surplus last year and Germany's fiscal position is expected to continue to improve.
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Fitch Ratings affirmed Sweden's 'AAA' rating saying it reflects its high per capita income, persistent budget surpluses, declining public debt, strong governance and human development indicators, and a track record of sound economic policy.
