Japanese machinery surged, a good sign for business spending
Chinese housing, a top worry for global investors, lost more momentum
Taiwan’s export economy showed signs of gaining strength
US consumer debt grew, another sign the great de-leveraging is over
Japan’s newly acquired trade deficit narrowed, but its very existence is still a big change
China’s manufacturing engine continued to look weak, though less weak than before
America’s job market didn’t show major signs of weakening
US existing home sales rose for the first time this year
And US new home sales rebounded too
Mexico struggled to shake off last year’s sluggish growth in the first quarter
