Reuters citing a source at China's COmmunist Party's International Liaison Dept – NK leader Kim is believed not be seriously ill I don't know how much credibility to assign to comments to Chinese Communist Party officials, perhaps others may think its a reliable source though.
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South Korean government says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not seriously ill
Yonhap (SK media) citing the South Korean government – says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not seriously ill – says no unusual movement in North Korea South Korean latest is at odds with (admittedly anonymously sourced) US govmt report:
USD and yen gaining as reports of Kim Jong Un's 'grave danger' to health spread
Earlier post here on KJU North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is receiving treatment after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure Then this one: These reports are circulating more widely now and the US dollar and yen are seeing inflows while 'risk' is sold off. South Korean markets were the first to be hit, but now its […]
US media report North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is brain dead
NBC News with that, trying to get more Speculation is swirling, r, to now this. from 1. he is recovering, to 2. he is in 'grave dange So far the brain dead thing is an unconfirmed rumour – no confirmation or otherwise out of NK.
Trump will suspend immigration into the US
Citing protecting US jobs and the attack of the coronavirus more to come See here for global coronavirus case data
Australian jobs data – From 4 March to 4 April jobs decreased by 6.0%
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is collating and distributing more frequent economic data to provide additional information on the economic impact of COVID-19.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is receiving treatment after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure
KJU was not in attendance when North Korea marked the anniversary of the birthday of its founding father and Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sung on April 15 Since then speculation on his whereabouts and health have increased.
NZD traders – heads up for the GDT dairy auction coming up Tuesday
I doubt there will be a lot of focus on this, obviously its on coronavirus outbreak developments. – Nevertheless, for the kiwi traders its worth keeping an eye on Previous results:
NZ finmin Robertson: NZ economy in strong position before crisis, well placed to recover
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson speaking in front of a parliamentary committee Comments on the government response to coronavirus – 7 weeks of alert level 4 or 3 is a shorter period than the 8 weeks assumed in Treasury scenario one economic projection Via Bloomberg
US Pelosi on coronavirus economic relief deal -negotiations down to the fine print
US House Speaker Pelosi on CNN: – "I believe we've come to terms on the principles of the legislation," referring to interim COVID-19 deal and says negotiations are down to the fine print.