Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— The US and China tentatively agreed on a partial trade deal, but solid progress still elusive on meaningful trade pact.
— A sticking point for Brexit is being resolved, as UK and Ireland make progress on treatment of Northern Ireland border.
— Harsh sanctions against Turkey are gaining support in Congress in response to Turkish attacks on Syrian Kurds.
— Hong Kong’s leader may call for China’s help to restore order as ongoing massive protests hurt local economy.
— Oil prices rose 4% for the week as after reports of an Iranian tanker explosion increased Mideast tensions.

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