Macro Briefing | 20 November 2019

Are US-China trade talks at an impasse? WSJ
China criticizes US after Senate passes bill supporting Hong Kong protesters: CNBC
Don’t overlook the brewing US-Europe trade conflict, says analyst: MW
Sluggish earnings for retailers raise questions about holiday season: WSJ
Gordon Sondland is key witness in today’s impeachment hearing: Reuters
All eyes on Lagarde, ECB’s chief, in her first policy speech on Friday: BBG
Israel launches airstrike on Syria: Reuters
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Q4 GDP estimate ticks up but +0.4% is still worrisome
US housing starts picked up in October, rising 8.5% vs. year-earlier level: