The threat of a global trade war is a risk factor for the global economic outlook, warned the managing director of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday. But in the weeks since President Trump rolled out tariffs on Chinese imports – and China responded in kind – nothing much has changed in the hard data as it relates to the US macro trend.
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Trump’s trade policies pinch US economic optimism: Bloomberg
N. Korea drops demand that US troops withdraw ahead of talks: Time
Cuba’s new president vows to maintain communism for the island nation: DW
IMF warns of trade-war risk for global economy: The Hill
US will fine Wells Fargo $1 billion for various misdeeds: NY Times
US Leading Economic Index in March points to “robust economic growth”: WSJ
US jobless claims fell slightly last week, near 45-year low: MarketWatch
Philly Fed Mfg Index: expansion continues amid rising costs: Bond Buyer
Most ultra-rich investors expect a US recession within two years: CNBC
Hedge fund assets reach record high: Institutional Investor
US 10-year Treasury yield approaching 3.0% for 2nd time in 2018: Bloomberg