The Week in Review from Valeo Financial Advisors (April 17, 2015)
U.S. Economy
- Retails sales rose in March for the first time since November The New York Times
- Industrial production had its biggest retreat since 2009 U.S. News
- Core inflation (ex food and fuel) increased for the third consecutive month in March Bloomberg
- U.S. producer prices rose for the first time since October Wall Street Journal
- Home builder sentiment was up in April CNBC
Around the World
- China’s economy grew at the slowest pace since 2009 USA Today
- The International Monetary Fund cuts U.S. growth forecast, lifts the eurozone CNBC
- The World Trade Organization cut its 2015 trade forecast CNBC
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