Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 20th May 2026
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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, according to the Treasury Department website (details light)
Iran’s Deputy Foreign minister says the US is presenting a threat as an opportunity for peace; reiterates Iran is prepared to confront any military aggression
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 20th May 2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Governor Ueda will do what he needs to do if granted sufficient independence by Japan’s government, Reuters reports
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- Data: Chinese LPR (May), German PPI (Apr), UK Inflation Report (Apr), EU Inflation Final (Apr), New Zealand Trade Balance (Apr)
- Events: FOMC Minutes (Apr), BoJ Bond Market Survey (May)
- Speakers: US President Trump; Fed's Paulson, Barr; BoE's Bailey, Breeden, Dhingra, Mann
- Supply: Japan, Germany, the US
- Earnings: Nvidia, Target, Intuit
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