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Molecular Partners [MOLN.CH] +5% (trial),
AstraZeneca [AZN.UK] -1% (Ireland suspends use of vaccine)
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BOE Gov Bailey0reiterated stance that current lockdown was having less effect on economy compared to a year ago. Had a more balanced picture on risks and could see a spending of savings and viewed as an upside risk. Very helpful that furlough scheme to extend beyond end of covid restrictions. Would expect a pickup in inflation towards 2% in the coming months; but question was whether such gains are sustainable; not expecting inflation to rise to 4.0-5.0% area. BOE is not out of tools or firepower
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German Chancellor Merkel said to be under pressure to lay out a path to ease Germany’s coronavirus lockdown
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France Fin Min Le Maire stated that he was not concerned about the recent increase in borrowing rates. Govt had spent €16B of the stimulus plan. Would not raise taxes or tax household savings
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BOJ said to be prepared to defend Yield Curve (YCC) range before its March policy review. BOJ had no pre-set level for stopping yield rise and would depend on the speed of gains. Could act before yield hits 0.3%
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Currencies/Fixed Income