Japanese exports fell in February from a year earlier, but confidence among Japanese manufacturers improved for the fourth consecutive month in a sign that the economy is slowly recovering from last year's recession. (cnbc.com)
Western Australian property industry bodies say the fourth consecutive month of building approval growth and a burgeoning first homebuyer market are promising signs for the future of the local sector. (businessnews.com.au)
German manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in nine months in April, a survey showed on Wednesday, as new - orders growth slowed for the fourth consecutive month. (cnbc.com)