African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad. Source: aljazeera.com

A US$270 billion damage and 4 million citizens plunged into poverty may have broken Iran’s economy. Source: scmp.com

The increase in China’s industrial profits softened for the first time since November, suggesting that strong exports and price gains failed to offset the drag from tepid domestic demand. Source: bloomberg.com

China’s industrial ​profits grew more slowly though still at a ‌double-digit pace in May, highlighting a widening divide in an economy leaning on factory output and overseas shipments to counter soft ​domestic demand. Source: reuters.com

For now, early numbers suggest the tournament is accomplishing one of its most anticipated off-the-field objectives. Source: forbes.com

Trump’s immigration crackdown is rippling through Oregon’s economy. State data shows a 265% jump in federal requests, and the chief economist says retail, hospitality, construction and more are already seeing shifts. Source: katu.com