Equities in the US regained their mojo last week, posting the strongest gain among the major asset classes, based on a set of exchange-traded funds.

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US-China trade talks set to resume this week: WSJ
Fed expected to cut interest rates this week: Reuters
Former Fed Chair Yellen recommends a rate cut: CNBC
China warns that violent protests in Hong Kong won’t be tolerated: Bloomberg
China’s economy continued to slow in July: Bloomberg
Dan Coats, US director of nat’l intelligence, announces resignation: The Hill
A short list of indicators to watch for calling the next recession: NY Times
Real and nominal 1-year GDP growth for US eased to 2-year lows in Q2: