Macro Briefing: 8 May 2019

Iran’s president announces partial withdrawal from nuclear deal: CNN
How will the renewed US-China battle play out? Bloomberg
China reportedly backtracked on US draft of trade agreement: Reuters
China’s trade surplus narrowed sharply in April, surprising analysts: CNBC
Trump’s taxes show $1 billion loss for 1985-1994: NY Times
Consumer credit growth slowed in US to 9-month low in March: Bloomberg
Economic Uncertainty Policy Index for US rises to highest level since 2017: FRED
US job openings rose sharply in March, reflecting tighter labor market: Reuters