The G-7 summit begins Friday in Quebec. From steel tariffs to Iran sanctions to climate change, U.S. President Donald Trump will probably find himself isolated from other leaders, who have been increasingly vocal in their criticism of him. —David E.Rovella and Josh Petri Here are today's top storiesThe lightning diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea has thrust a little-known CIA officer into an uncomfortably public role as a key intermediary in talks between the two adversaries. Deutsche Bank Chairman Paul Achleitner has spoken with top shareholders about merging with rival Commerzbank. An astounding 63 percent of affluent young Americans are counting on an inheritance to pay for their retirement. Elon Musk said he would take a flamethrower to the shorts. Tesla stock did shoot up after he said a weekly Model 3 production goal of 5,000 cars was near. But there may be more to the story. The U.S. has reached a deal that will allow ZTE to get back in business after the Chinese telecommunications company pays a fine and agrees to management changes.
An Ecuadorean restaurant worker delivered a pizza to an Army base in New York City. He ended up in federal custody and will likely be deported. What's Joe Wiesenthal thinking? The Bloomberg news director is worried about reports of shortages, supply interruptions and bottlenecks in the manufacturing sector. The news may make the Federal Reserve more comfortable with raising interest rates next week. What you'll need to know tomorrowTrump says the U.S. economy is the "greatest" ever. He's wrong.He also said he doesn't need to prepare very much for the North Korea summit.Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon want companies to end quarterly earnings forecasts.Lazard's Ken Jacobs says crypto could replace the dollar as the world's reserve currency.Luxury dorms are struggling to fill beds.Britain has gone nine days without wind power.The White House wants to save coal. Other Republicans want to make solar shine.What you'll want to read tonightOn the new Norwegian Bliss, cruise passengers can drive go-karts on a two-story racetrack, listen to a Beatles cover band inside a replica of Liverpool’s Cavern Club or play laser tag in a space-themed, outdoor arena. Like Bloomberg's Evening Briefing? Subscribe to Bloomberg All Access and get much, much more. You'll receive our unmatched global news coverage and two in-depth daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. Submit a tip to Bloomberg. Do you have a confidential news tip? Here are the ways you can get in touch with our reporters. Download the Bloomberg app: It's available for iOS and Android. | 