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

The Producer Price Index rose in April at its fastest pace in four years, government data showed, a day after consumer prices showed inflation was surging. Source: nytimes.com

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The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case. Source: nytimes.com