The Daily Shot Brief – December 9th, 2020

Greetings,

 

Canada: Canada’s fiscal response has been more extensive than in the US or other advanced economies.

Source: Scotiabank Economics

 

The BoC’s response has also been impressive.

Source: Scotiabank Economics

 

Eurozone: Spreads have been tightening across the Eurozone “periphery.”

Source: @acemaxx, @FT Read full article

 

The Belgian budget deficit has blown out.

Source: Politico Read full article

 

Japan: There is more stimulus on the way.

Source: JapanToday Read full article

 

China: Coal prices are soaring.

Source: ABC News Read full article
Source: Argus Media Read full article

 

Commodities: La Niña is causing a drought throughout South America. This complicates growing conditions for agriculture, such as corn and soybeans. Coffee crops were also impacted.

Source: @DroughtLIS

 

Food For Thought: Pfizer’s vaccine effectiveness after the first dose (red is placebo):

Source: FDA, @DecoherenceWave

Edited by Devon Lall

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