After weeks of widespread losses, markets around the world were mostly higher for the trading week through Friday, May 20, based on a set of ETFs. The main exceptions: stocks and real estate investment trusts in the US, which posted substantial weekly declines.

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* US announces major economic deal for Asia to counter China
* Why is Turkey blocking Finland and Sweden’s bid to join NATO?
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