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Chicago Fed: U.S. economy slowed down further in March

April 21, 2016 Economic activity Stateside slowed down further in March, according to a widely followed gauge.

Initial U.S. jobless claims drop to lowest level since 1973

April 21, 2016 The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to the Labor Department.

Russia jobless rate at 3-year high, above expectations

April 21, 2016 Unemployment rate in Russia was recorded at 6.0 percent in March of 2016, up from 5.8 percent in the previous three months and above market expectations of 5.9 percent.

Japan trade surplus in March increased 237.9 percent

April 21, 2016 Japan posted a merchandise trade surplus of 754.985 billion yen in March, the Ministry of Finance said - up 237.9 percent on year.

South Africa's inflation eases slightly in March

April 21, 2016 South Africa's inflation eased slightly more than expected in March, figures from Statistics South Africa showed.

April fall in Brazilian inflation opens door to rate cuts

April 21, 2016 Increases in the cost of living in Brazil continued to decelerate in April, opening the door to interest rate cuts by the central bank.

Taiwan export orders fall less than expected in March

April 21, 2016 Taiwan's export orders decreased at a slower-than-expected pace in March, figures from the Ministry of Economic Affairs showed.

U.K. unemployment rises, wage growth eases

April 21, 2016 British unemployment increased for the first time in seven months and pay growth slowed unexpectedly in the three months to February, official data showed.

Belgium consumer confidence at 6-month low

April 21, 2016 Belgium's consumer confidence weakened for a fourth straight month to its lowest level in six months, survey data from the National Bank of Belgium showed.

Spain sets public deficit target at 3.6% of GDP

April 20, 2016 Spanish government said it is setting a new public deficit target of 3.6 percent of GDP for this year and 2.9 percent for 2017.

Brazilian trade balance remains in surplus, LEI up 0.8%

April 20, 2016 The Brazilian trade balance registered a surplus of $925 million in AprilÂ’s third week, according to the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC).

U.S. economic confidence index stable at -12

April 20, 2016 After reaching its 2016 low point two weeks ago, Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index edged up to -12 for the week ending April 17.