Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 20th April 2026

Today's economic releases feature key data including China's LPR, Germany's PPI, and Canadian inflation metrics, which could all significantly influence monetary policy expectations from central banks.

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Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 20th April 2026

Iran retains thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones, according to CBS, citing the head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency.

The US and Iran have made progress in the negotiations over a three-page memorandum of understanding to end the war, U.S. officials and sources with knowledge say, Axios' Ravid reports

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  • Data: Chinese LPR (Apr), German PPI (Mar), Canadian Inflation (Mar), New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence (Q1), New Zealand Inflation (Q1)
  • Events: BoC SCE (Apr)
  • Speakers: ECB’s Lagarde
  • Earnings: Cleveland-Cliffs
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Notably, the New Zealand business confidence figures and inflation data may signal shifts in local growth prospects, warranting close attention. With ECB President Lagarde speaking, any insights on inflation or monetary policy direction could also sway market sentiment and cross-asset dynamics.

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