May 18, 2026
Key points
Pakistan delivered to the US Iran's revised proposal demanding compensation, an end to blockades, and resumption of oil exports to advance toward peace.
Industrial production in China recorded its weakest growth since July 2023.
In April, fixed investment in China fell -1.6% annually and retail sales grew 0.2% annually.
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