On Monday, the US President Donald Trump started a state visit of the United Kingdom. During the visit the President was laying out his views on Brexit, Huawei and the possible next leaders of Britain.
On Monday, the Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia Khalid al-Falih announced that OPEC+ is most likely going to reach a consensus in the second half of the year.
The US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Kevin Hassett, the White House senior Economic Adviser, is stepping down.
Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing two sources with knowledge the matter, Germany's Infineon Technologies is close to a deal to purchase Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
China's manufacturing activity grew at a steady pace in May, while export orders recovered from a decline, a private business survey revealed, though the overall economic outlook was mixed as factory prices stalled and output slipped.
According to a source with the knowledge of the matter, the US Department of Justice could start an antitrust investigation against Google and its search practices.
The President of Mexico Lopez Obrador stated on Sunday that he wanted to keep friendly relations with the White House and the American people, though he was ready to protect the interests of his own country.
The acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney stated on Sunday that a possible increase of tariffs on Mexican goods would not affect finalization of the new North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The Economy Minister of Mexico Graciela Marquez stated on Sunday that she would fly to Washington tomorrow to discuss with the US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross a possible tariffs increase.
On Sunday, the Chinese government published a paper in which it was announced that China will not back off in the US-China trade war despite recent tariffs.
On Sunday, the Chinese securities and markets regulators announced that the impact of trade wars on financial markets can be controlled.
On Sunday, representatives of the People's Bank of China announced that despite the government's takeover of Baoshang Bank the banking system has not experienced any issues with liquidity.
On Sunday, the US President Donald Trump announced that the UK should do a hard Brexit, if the EU does not yield in negotiations.
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority stated on Sunday steady slowdown of world economy growth could negatively affect oil market and, as a result, the country's economy temps of growth.
The Economy Minister of Italy Giovanni Tria stated on Sunday that the government had no intention to conflict with the European Commission over its budget deficit to avoid sanctions.
The International Air Transport Association stated on Sunday that the estimated industry's annual profit was revised and lowered to $28B from $35.5B amid protectionism fears.
Andrea Nahles, the head of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), said that she would resign today because of lack of support from voters.
The Chinese Vice Commerce Minister and Deputy China International Trade Representative Wang Shouwen said on Sunday that the US can't use extreme pressure to force a trade deal.
On Saturday, the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested that his county may holds talks if the US showed some respect to international rules.
On Saturday, the Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that his country might tighten migration to defuse President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico.
The US Department of Justice is planning to probe Alphabet Inc's Google to decide if the company broke the antitrust law.
On Saturday, the Italian officials said that Italy would respect the EU's fiscal rules, as the country is keen to avoid a legal clash with the European Union over its structural deficit.
The Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday that China would investigate FedEx Corp after Huawei said that its parcels were diverted.
On Saturday, the US Customs and Border protection started collecting 25% tariffs on several Chinese imports arriving in the United States Seaports.