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Q1 2017 Global Economic Update

Factories across Europe and much of Asia posted another month of solid growth in March, rounding off a strong quarter for manufacturers, even though exporters fear a rise in U.S. protectionism could snuff out a global trade recovery. China led the way, with an official manufacturing index expanding at the fastest pace in nearly five years. Surveys on Monday also showed encouraging growth in Europe, Japan, India and much of emerging Asia.

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Personal income rose but consumer spending declined

Personal income rose but Report shows that personal income rose however consumer spending in the US declined https://mishtalk.com/2017/03/31/person-income-up-but-real-consumer-spending-declines-second-month/