Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning meeting:

— US-China trade tensions escalated as both sides announced new tariffs and later seemingly agreed to resume talks; stocks fell worldwide.
— The Chinese yuan hit an 11-year low against the dollar, making Chinese products cheaper vs. US goods and countering the impact of US tariffs.
— The US added 501,000 fewer jobs for the year ended March 2019 than initially reported, despite tax cuts and higher government spending.
— Hong Kong lowered its forecast for 2019 GDP growth to 0% and 1% (vs. 2% to 3% previously), amid disruptive protests against Chinese rule.
— France’s tax on internet giants (Facebook, Google, Amazon etc.) could be lowered in exchange for no new US tariffs on French wine imports.

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