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Brazil Senate approves amendment of revenue appropriation
Brazil's Senate approved a constitutional amendment in which the government can readily use up to 30% of tax revenues which would have been allocated for other expenditures.
Called the DRU, this will help the Brazilian government ensure that their expenses is in check as it aims to curb its fiscal deficit in the future.
The legislation, which was passed faster than estimated, had voided in 2015 and will not be prolonged until 2023. President Michel Temer pledged to resolve the fiscal deficit in the country.
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Overall Japan Inflation Slides 0.4% In July
Consumer prices in Japan slipped 0.4 percent on year in July, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday - matching expectations and unchanged from June's annual reading.
Core CPI, which excludes volatile food costs, slid 0.5 percent on year - missing forecasts for -0.4 percent, which would have been unchanged.
Among the individual components, fuel costs were down 7.7 percent on year, followed by communications (-2.6 percent), furniture (-0.8 percent) and housing (-0.1 percent).
Clothing prices jumped an annual 2.4 percent, followed by education (1.6 percent), food (1.1 percent), medical care (0.9 percent) and recreation (0.8 percent).
On a monthly basis, overall inflation and core CPI both dipped 0.2 percent.
Among the individual components, clothing prices skidded 2.6 percent on month, followed by fuel and furniture (both -0.8 percent), and food and recreation (both -0.1 percent).
Communications and recreation costs gained 0.1 percent, while housing, education and medical care all were flat.
Overall inflation in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator for the nationwide trend, slipped 0.5 percent on year in August. That missed expectations for 0.4 percent, which would have been unchanged.
Core CPI in August was down an annual 0.4 percent - matching expectations and the same as in the previous month.
Among the individual components, fuel costs were down 9.7 percent on year, followed by communications (-1.4 percent), furniture (-1.9 percent) and housing (-0.5 percent).
Clothing prices jumped an annual 2.4 percent, followed by recreation (0.9 percent), education and medical care (both 0.8 percent) and food (0.4 percent).
On a monthly basis, both overall and core inflation advanced 0.1 percent.
Individually, recreation costs gained 1.7 percent on month, followed by communications (0.5 percent).
Fuel prices slid 1.5 percent, while clothing prices fell 1.2 percent and food dipped 0.2 percent.
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Italy Declares State of Emergency as Earthquake Death Toll Hits 250
Italy's government declared a state of emergency in the areas hit hardest by the massive earthquake on Wednesday. The 6.2 magnitude quake struck in the early hours of Wednesday in central Italy, severely damaging several towns.
At the minimum, 250 people have died from the disaster while 365 other people were injured. Rescue teams have continued to work through the rubble of destroyed buildings for a second night, but hopes of finding more survivors are dimming.
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has pledged 42 million pounds in funds for rehabilitation of the affected areas. Aside from the funds, the Italian premier has scrapped taxes for locals in the disaster zones. He also announced a new measure called ?Italian Homes? to address the criticism of the Italian media over poor-quality home construction, but he also stated that it was ridiculous to think that the nation could establish full quake-proof establishments.
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Australia Building Permits Surge 11.3% In July
The total number of building permits issued in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 11.3 percent on month in July, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday - coming in at 20,987.
That beat forecasts for an increase of 1.1 percent following the 2.9 percent contraction in June.
On a yearly basis, building approvals climbed 3.1 percent versus expectations for a decline of 8.3 percent after slipping 5.9 percent in the previous month.
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U.S. Dollar Increases as Traders Expect Interest Rate Hike
The U.S. dollar has reached its highest level in three weeks which follows expectations regarding the Federal Reserve interest rate hike which could happen as soon as September. Traders are looking for indicators which show that the dollar may rise even further against the yen, euro and other emerging-market currencies.
The Wall Street Journal Dollar Index decreased by four percent in the year to date. According to U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Scotiabank data, bets regarding a stronger dollar was at $7.18 billion. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer have both stated that the current economy was strong enough for an increase in the federal-funds in 2016. The comments drove the largest one-day rally in two months in the WSJ Dollar index.
According to CME Group data, most traders expect an increase of rates done only once in the following year while Fed-funds futures have shown that they only see a 30% chance of an increase twice by next July.
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Japan Industrial Production Unchanged In July
Industrial output in Japan was flat on month in July, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday.
That missed forecasts for an increase of 0.7 percent following the 2.3 percent jump in June.
On a yearly basis, industrial production fell 3.8 percent - also missing forecasts for a decline of 3.0 percent following the 1.5 percent drop in the previous month.
Upon the release of the data, the METI maintained its assessment of industrial production, saying that it continues to fluctuate indecisively but shows signs of increasing in parts.
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Dollar Climbs to One-Month High while Investors Weigh on Fed Rate Hike
The U.S. dollar increased to a one-month high against a basket of currencies while investors carry on by assessing the next increase in interest rates. The WSJ Dollar Index increased by 0.6 percent to 87.06 bound to its highest closing level since July 28.
The dollar increased by 1.1 percent against the Japanese yen to ?103.05. The euro slipped by 0.4 percent to $1.1143. According to CME Group data, investors currently see a 27 percent likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase in September as well as a 55 percent likelihood in December. A gauge of U.S. consumer confidence during August increased to its highest level in almost a year as a different report has shown that consumer spending was also up for the fourth consecutive month in July.
The dollar was higher against emerging market-currencies. The dollar climbed against the Mexican peso by 0.8 percent and also increased against the South African rand by 0.6 percent.
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Indonesia Manufacturing Sector Moves To Expansion - Nikkei
The manufacturing sector in Indonesia turned to expansion in August, the latest survey from Nikkei showed on Thursday with a manufacturing PMI score of 50.4.
That's up from 48.4 in July, and it moves above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
Individually, there was a rebound in order book, which fueled the mild increase in output.
Manufacturers lowered their selling prices, in spite of rising costs. Buying levels increase, although employment fell.
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British Government to Proceed with Brexit
U.K.'s government will reportedly ?push ahead? to set off Brexit despite the absence of Parliamentary approval, according to Downing Street.
Following a meeting of Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet at Chequers, a statement released said ministers reach an agreement regarding the need for a distinct deal for the United Kingdom. This involved controls on European Union migration and a ?positive outcome? on trading, Downing Street reported. May told cabinet members Britain would not remain in the EU in an unofficial way.
May reiterated that official negotiations with the rest of the European Union members regarding the Brexit will not start this year.
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Fxwirepro: South Korean Won Almost Flat Against Usd Despite Higher Than expected Gdp Data
USD/KRW is currently trading around 1,118 levels. It made intraday high at 1,119.30 and low at 1,118.40 marks. Intraday bias remains neutral till the time pair holds key support at 1,107 levels.
A sustained close below 1,107 will test key supports at 1,092/1,078/1,063/1044 levels respectively.
Alternatively, a daily close above 1,128 will drag the parity higher towards key resistances at 1,128, 1,138, 1,142, 1,152, 1,162, 1,176, 1,182, 1,196, 1,201, 1,209 (20D EMA) and 1,220 (March 03, 2016 high) marks respectively.
In addition, South Korea?s Kospi was trading around 0.05 percent lower at 2,032.32 points.
South Korea?s Q2 GDP growth increases to 0.8 % vs previous 0.7 %. South Korea?s Q2 GDP growth y/y increases to 3.3 % vs previous 3.2 %.
Positioning is inconclusive at this point, with prices offering no clear cut signal to initiate a long or short trade. We will continue to remain on sidelines for the time being.
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