Italy’s economy slipped into a rare triple-dip recession
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Canadian exports hinted at US strength
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The US labor market strengthened, as weekly jobless claims dropped below 300,000…
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…And the US services sector gained momentum…
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…Amid signs of life in the US mortgage market
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German industrial production is stuck in low gear…
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…Along with German manufacturing orders
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Australian unemployment hit a 12-year high
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China’s trade surplus set an all-time record
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Brazilian inflation seems to be stabilizing at around 6.5%, good news for the president’s re-election hopes
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