U.S.: Most Fed Officials Saw Tightening ‘Soon,’ Favoured Unwind Plan Most Federal Reserve officials judged “it would soon be appropriate” to tighten monetary policy again

Asia: Moody’s downgrades China, warns of fading financial strength as debt mounts Moody’s Investors Service downgraded China’s credit ratings on Wednesday for the first time

Europe:   Germany’s healthy growth remains on track: Bundesbank German’s relatively robust growth will continue throughout the spring, supported by strong demand for industrial goods,

Europe:   Germany’s healthy growth remains on track: Bundesbank German’s relatively robust growth will continue throughout the spring, supported by strong demand for industrial goods,

Asia:   China to lift curbs on foreign fund offshore investments China will lift a two-year suspension on foreign funds raising money in the country

Asia: China to lift curbs on foreign fund offshore investments China will lift a two-year suspension on foreign funds raising money in the country to

U.S.: Falling U.S. Jobless Claims Add to Signs of Labour Tightness The U.S. labour market continues to show signs of tightening, with unemployment claims declining

Europe: Euro zone expands trade surplus despite protectionist calls The euro zone increased its trade surplus with the rest of the world in March with

Europe: Germany’s upturn set to continue in coming months: Economy Ministry Germany’s economy is expected to grow robustly, the Economy Ministry said in its monthly

Asia: China c.bank to maintain prudent monetary policy, eyes on shadow banking risks China’s central bank said on Friday that it will maintain a prudent