Next week’s release of the initial second-quarter US GDP data is widely expected to be a horror show. Is relief on its way in Q3?

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Three vaccine developers report encouraging initial results: NY Times
US bars 11 Chinese firms from buying American technology products: NY Times
Trump may send more federal law enforcement officers to major US cities: BBC
UK ends extradition treaty with Hong Kong: CNN
European Union agrees on $859 billion coronavirus recession stimulus: BBC
Chevron will buy Noble Energy–biggest US energy deal since oil crash: CNBC
Turkey overtakes Russia as world’s top buyer of gold: Nikkei Asian Review
S&P 500 edged higher on Monday, closing above previous post-correction peak: