FED: Jan Minutes Preview - Eyeing Characterization Of Data And "Neutral"(1/3)

Feb-18 16:47

Within the Minutes to the January Fed meeting (released today at 1400ET - MNI's full preview is Here...

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ECB: Muller and Sadzius Drop Out Of Vice President Race

Jan-19 16:47

"*LITHUANIA, ESTONIA DROP OUT OF ECB VICE PRESIDENT RACE" Bloomberg
"*REHN, KAZAKS, VUJCIC, CENTENO REMAIN IN ECB VICE PRESIDENT RACE" Bloomberg

This sees the Baltic bloc coalesce around Latvian CB Governor Kazaks - who was one of the European Parliament's preferred candidates for the role.

The removal of Muller and Sadzius doesn't come as a surprise in this respect - politically it is easier for the group of countries to rally around one candidate.

FRANCE: Lecornu Confirms Use Of Art. 49.3 For State Budget

Jan-19 16:40
  • "*FRENCH PM TO USE CONSTITUTIONAL TOOL TO BYPASS VOTE ON BUDGET" Bloomberg
  • Confirmation of earlier reports following Lecornu's Council of Ministers meeting

EGBS: Big Bobl Call Condor vs Put Spread Buyer

Jan-19 15:59

OEH6 116.75/117.5/117.75/119.25 call condor vs 116/115.25 put spread. Paper pays 3 vs 52s for the call condor in 14.9k