Macro Briefing | 1 June 2020

George Floyd protests continue across US: Reuters
Will protests trigger second wave of Covid-19 infections? NY Times
Does Russia have an effective treatment for Covid-19? CNBC
Trump postpones G7 summit: CNBC
Eurozone mfg sector continued to contract sharply in May: IHS Markit
UK mfg sector fell sharply in May but not as deep vs. Apr: IHS Markit
Consumer sentiment in US edged up in May after sharp decline in April: CNBC
Chicago-region business activity fell in May–lowest level since 1982: Chicago PMI
US trade deficit widened more than expected in April: MW
US consumer spending collapsed in April, falling nearly 14%: Reuters