[Reuters] Stocks flat, oil cools as anxiety over Mideast recedes
[CNBC] US trade deficit falls more than expected to hit lowest level in three years
[CNBC] How the world’s most important oil chokepoint could factor into escalating US-Iran tensions
[Global Times] China, US could possibly sign phase one trade deal next week: sources
[Reuters] Japan December services sector shrinks at fastest pace in over three years: PMI
[CNBC] China keeps grain import quotas steady despite promise to buy more American, report says
[AP] Eurozone inflation hits 6-month high before oil price spike
[Reuters] Saudi deputy defence minister met Esper, discussed ongoing military cooperation – tweet
[Reuters] Australia readies as renewed bushfire threat looms, economic costs soar
[Bloomberg] China’s Inflation May Hit 5% in January on Oil Spike, Citi Says
[Bloomberg] China’s Next Crisis Brews in Taiwan’s Upcoming Election
[Bloomberg] Risks Loom for Indian State Banks Binging on Sovereign Bonds
[FT] Why top-tier bonds are not as safe as they might seem
[FT] Economists fear US is approaching limit of monetary policy
