Americas
US retail sales are improving after a winter chill
The country’s small businesses are feeling more optimistic (especially on wages)
US job openings are at the highest monthly level on record
Brazilian prices are rising at the fastest pace since 2003
Asia
Japanese first-quarter GDP was far better than initially thought
Chinese trade continues its slump
South Korea cut interest rates to a new record low
Indian industrial production is perking up
Europe
Germany continues running a huge trade surplus
Greece just hit its 27th consecutive month of deflation
