Inflation The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge is holding steady Japanese inflation is still falling, although other parts of the economy are looking better Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are dwindling again, and its central bank is imposing tighter currency controls Growth Chinese exports aren’t falling as quickly, but Chinese imports are falling faster Colombia’s persistent trade deficit grew a bit more American GDP growth wasn’t as bad as people thought it was going to be France confirmed GDP growth is looking better than people thought it was going to be Brazilian unemployment continues to rise Feelings German businesses are feeling a little gloomier South Korean consumers are scared because of the MERS outbreak