Former China SAFE official says PBOC has more tools if speculations emerge in FX market 0 (0)

Remarks by former China SAFE official, Guan Tao
The comments are interesting as it could allude to the fact that perhaps the latest move by the PBOC isn’t quite a one-off and they would be happy to quell further yuan strength from hereon. But we’ll have to wait and see to be sure of that.

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EU proposes member states to ease travel measures ahead of the summer 0 (0)

EU calls for looser restrictions on travel
The commission proposes that fully vaccinated person(s) holding vaccination certificates in-line with the EU digital certificate should be exempt from travel-related testing or 14-days quarantine after having received their second vaccine dose.

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EU says there will be temporary reduction in J&J vaccine but 70% vaccine goal undeterred 0 (0)

European Commission says J&J vaccine deliveries face a temporary reduction but expects deliveries to increase again soon
The bloc reaffirms that based on information coming from pharmaceutical companies, they expect enough vaccine deliveries to reach 70% goal of having its adult population vaccinated by the summer.

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ForexLive Americas FX news wrap: Core PCE hits highest in nearly 30 years 0 (0)

Forex news for North American trade on May 28, 2021:
Markets:
– Gold up $8 to $1904
– WTI crude oil down 21-cents to $66.64
– US 10-year yields down 1.1 bps to 1.59%
Month end took the FX market for a bit of a ride again. There was heavy dollar buying right at the start of US trade with

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