China EV sales surpassed combustion vehicles for the first time in April with data showing 580k electric vehicles vs 560k combustion vehicles registrations

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China's state planner spokesperson says issued two batches of consumer goods trade in funds totaling CNY 126bln, will will issue a third batch of CNY 62.5bln from the funds by end-June

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US President Trump posts "THE SAVE AMERICA ACT!" and outlines five points including all voters showing photo ID and proof of citizenship, no mail-in ballots (with exceptions), no men in women sports and no transgender mutilisation surgery on children

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China EV sales surpassed combustion vehicles for the first time in April with data showing 580k electric vehicles vs 560k combustion vehicles registrations

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] BoJ Deputy Governor Himino will deliver half-year report to the National Diet on Friday, 19th June

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WSJ's Timiraos writes Fed Chair Warsh overhauls how the Fed talks and keeps the markets guessing on rates

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