The University’s databases via the “Resource Center” tab includes an array of resources toward the “current business event from the international arena” that this discussion requires. In addition, you may use sources such as BBC at http://www.bbc.com/news/business/ and CNN Money at http://money.cnn.com/news/world/?iid=BN_Sub that are readily accessible.

Of course in all cases, to be “a valid source for academic research and writing,” a source must be widely known, well-respected, and objective.