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.