Italy’s economy slipped into a rare triple-dip recession

Canadian exports hinted at US strength

The US labor market strengthened, as weekly jobless claims dropped below 300,000…

…And the US services sector gained momentum…

…Amid signs of life in the US mortgage market

German industrial production is stuck in low gear…

…Along with German manufacturing orders

Australian unemployment hit a 12-year high

China’s trade surplus set an all-time record

Brazilian inflation seems to be stabilizing at around 6.5%, good news for the president’s re-election hopes
