President Trump said on Tuesday that he did not think about the economic hardships Americans face from the war in Iran. Instead, he said that he was focused on preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon. Source: nytimes.com

Beijing can’t easily afford to escalate any economic struggle with Washington. Source: foreignpolicy.com

The PPI for final demand rose 1.4% in April alone, and is up 6% over the last 12 months. Source: axios.com

The Treasury yield curve, which has historically inverted leading up to recessions, is steepening, a sign the US economy could see continued growth. Source: businessinsider.com

France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence. Source: aljazeera.com

The Trump administration is wielding both a large stick and several carrots in negotiations with Cuba over the release of political prisoners. Source: usatoday.com