Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— US tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods are being readied, as talks with China loom.
— Indicators point to strong US GDP growth in 3rd quarter 2018, but down from 4.1% in 2nd qtr.
— European stocks gained for the week, but remain less favored by investors than US equities.
— Crude oil prices advanced as the re-instituted sanctions against Iran limit global supply.
— The US dollar is benefting from solid US economic data and higher Treasury bond yields.

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