Rising global oil prices have begun seeping into the domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers dependent on imported raw materials. Source: cnbc.com

Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan. Source: aljazeera.com

China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit of retaliatory economic measures ahead of a summit ​between the nations next month. Source: reuters.com

When U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a “12 out of 10,” and the White House said China would “effectively eliminate” rare earth export controls and cease retaliation against U.S. firms. Source: reuters.com

Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase. Source: bbc.com

Former European economic adviser says Beijing’s bid to build an international currency will hinge on leaders allowing it to fluctuate freely. Source: scmp.com