
South Korean exports, a key leading indicator for global manufacturing, rose more than expected in the first 20 days of July. Russia hiked policy rates by 100bps. India’s leading economic indicators have improved since mid-May as covid-19 cases stabilised. Peru’s electoral court confirmed Pedro Castillo as next President. Malaysia and Ecuador accelerated the purchase of covid-19 vaccines. Brazilian expenditures improved structurally. Argentina’s budget deficit widened less than expected, due to extraordinary revenues. China announced specific measures to boost the birth rate. Colombia submitted a tax reform to parliament. Mexican inflation was higher than expected.