Macro Briefing: 26 October 2018

Mail bomb threat widens, including package sent to former VP Joe Biden: BBC
Florida mail facility in focus for bombmaker investigation: CNN
Trump may close southern border as migrant caravan nears: USA Today
China and Japan pledge to forge closer ties: Reuters
ECB chief says recession risk is low for Eurozone economy: NY Times
Global stocks on track for worst week in five years: Reuters
US pending home sales in September posted first gain since June: NAR
Wholesale inventories in August up more than initially estimated: Reuters
US jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain near 45yr low: MW
Trade deficit in US widened for fourth straight month in Sep: CNBC
US durable goods orders rebounded in September: CNBC