US President Trump: 40% of counties have seen decline in new coronavirus cases

During his regular coronavirus (COVID-19) taskforce briefings, US President Donald Trump mentioned that over 40% of counties have seen a decline in new COVID-19 cases.

Key quotes

40% of counties have seen a decline in new coronavirus cases.

We’re very close to a vaccine.

To keep the momentum against coronavirus, every American needs to maintain social distancing and voluntary use of face covering.

FX implications

As the voting on the $484 billion stimulus continues in the House, the market seems to await the final results, most likely passed, while paying a little heed to the news so far during the early Asian session on Friday.